Are there things in your life that you are not completely allowing yourself to experience? You know, things that would bring you pleasure, yet you judge yourself for being drawn to these things or for wanting them? Often called “guilty pleasures”, these may be tv shows, books, feel good movies and others that you don’t always want other people to know about. But I wonder, why is that? Why should you be hiding things that clearly bring you pleasure and satisfaction? What value do you put in the things that you enjoy?

AnecdoteVirginie MesanaAugust 13, 2020fear, life work balance, impostors syndromeComment

Helpful Tips to Show your Leadership at Home and in your Community in Times of Crisis

Mindset matters a lot in situations like these. Sure, there are many things outside of our control, but we still have to ask ourselves: what remains in my power? What can I do to use my time differently and move forward with (some of) my goals? What if taking advantage of this “forced” pause would allow me to slow down a bit and spend more quality times with loved ones and recharge batteries? What if this situation was an opportunity to show my leadership and my ability to support my team and my community in times of need? Finally, what if I used this time to maybe invest in my personal and/or professional development?

CoronavirusVirginie MesanaMarch 15, 2020coronavirus, leadership, crisis, life work balanceComment