Getting Ahead at Work Without Burning Out
Loading player...
This week on A Better Life, Jenn looks at how to get ahead at work without burning yourself out, why we need to talk to kids about mental health before they hit crisis, what ancient strategy can teach us about marriage conflict, and how women can advocate for themselves more effectively in the healthcare system.
Segment 1 — Getting Ahead at Work Without Burning Out
Does being first in and last out actually help your career? Jenn looks at what research says about overtime, visibility, boundaries and how to become more valuable at work without becoming the person everyone piles more work onto.
Segment 2 — Andrea Paquette: Mental Health Before Crisis
Andrea Paquette, founder of the Stigma-Free Mental Health Society, shares her own mental health journey and why she believes we need to give young people the language and tools to understand their mental health long before they reach a crisis point.
Segment 3 — David Hughes: Marriage, Conflict & “Pause Before Pounce”
David Hughes, author of Battlefield of Love, uses ancient strategy to look at modern relationships. Jenn and David talk about why your spouse isn’t the enemy, recognizing different emotional styles, and the simple idea of “pause before pounce.”
Segment 4 — Women’s Health & Speaking Up at the Doctor
A new Blue Cross women’s health study looks at the hidden burden of navigating healthcare. Jenn breaks down the Saskatchewan findings and shares practical ways to prepare for appointments, ask better questions and advocate for yourself without feeling like you have to walk in ready for battle.
Segment 1 — Getting Ahead at Work Without Burning Out
Does being first in and last out actually help your career? Jenn looks at what research says about overtime, visibility, boundaries and how to become more valuable at work without becoming the person everyone piles more work onto.
Segment 2 — Andrea Paquette: Mental Health Before Crisis
Andrea Paquette, founder of the Stigma-Free Mental Health Society, shares her own mental health journey and why she believes we need to give young people the language and tools to understand their mental health long before they reach a crisis point.
Segment 3 — David Hughes: Marriage, Conflict & “Pause Before Pounce”
David Hughes, author of Battlefield of Love, uses ancient strategy to look at modern relationships. Jenn and David talk about why your spouse isn’t the enemy, recognizing different emotional styles, and the simple idea of “pause before pounce.”
Segment 4 — Women’s Health & Speaking Up at the Doctor
A new Blue Cross women’s health study looks at the hidden burden of navigating healthcare. Jenn breaks down the Saskatchewan findings and shares practical ways to prepare for appointments, ask better questions and advocate for yourself without feeling like you have to walk in ready for battle.
