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The Fundamentals of Being a Corporate Athlete
Why energy—not time—is your most powerful asset at work. When I studied sports science, one principle stood out above the rest:To perform...

Carrie Barber
Jul 30, 20253 min read


Stuck in a frustrating loop?
How to Make Peace with a Thought You Can’t Solve Ever notice how some thoughts just won’t leave you alone? You’ve run through the...

Carrie Barber
May 19, 20253 min read


Your career looks great on LinkedIn. Too bad it’s killing your spark.
You’ve ticked all the boxes.The job title sounds impressive.The salary is great! You've learned how to show up, lead meetings, deliver...

Carrie Barber
May 6, 20253 min read


Why Life Satisfaction Dips in Midlife (And What Your Brain Has to Do With It)
If you're in your 40s or 50s and feeling unsettled about work and life, you're not alone. In fact, there's scientific evidence that backs...

Carrie Barber
Apr 27, 20253 min read


Time Management Won’t Make You Better or Well—Here’s Why
Why the 'Get Sh*t Done' Mentality is Holding You Back For years, we’ve been told that the key to balance is better time management....

Carrie Barber
Feb 28, 20253 min read


Breaking Free from Career Stagnation: The Neuroscience of Growth and Motivation
We’ve all felt it—that creeping sense of stagnation, the feeling that our career is running on autopilot. Maybe the excitement has faded,...

Carrie Barber
Feb 6, 20253 min read


Feeling Burnt Out? Your Brain Needs a Reset
I know burnout firsthand. For over a year, I pushed through exhaustion, ignoring the signs that my body and brain needed to recover. The...

Carrie Barber
Feb 3, 20252 min read


Managing Up Without Melting Down: How to Tackle Workload Overwhelm
Feeling overwhelmed by endless work demands? It’s time to manage up, set boundaries, and take back control—without losing your cool. Your...

Carrie Barber
Jan 22, 20256 min read


7 Top Tips-How to Help Your Brain leave Work Stress Behind and Enjoy Your Weekend
"Work stress doesn’t belong in your weekend plans. Close the laptop, set boundaries, and give yourself permission to unwind. You’ve...

Carrie Barber
Jan 17, 20255 min read


Work Should Fit Into Your Life, Not Take Over It
Introduction: How often do you feel like your job is running the show? Work’s supposed to be just one part of your life, but instead,...

Carrie Barber
Jan 12, 20253 min read


The Ultimate Work Wobble
The Ultimate Work Wobble: When Your Career Leaves You Questioning Everything We don’t talk about it enough, but it happens to so many of...

Carrie Barber
Jan 7, 20253 min read


Work Wobbles and Friendship
Today in the UK, it’s back to school for many kids—and if you’re a parent, you’ve probably asked at least once over the weekend, “Are you...

Carrie Barber
Jan 7, 20254 min read
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