TO DO: Reflect, Reward & Celebrate??

Hi?there,

As the cold winter embraces our homes…

As the nostalgic warmth of holiday season tugs our hearts…

we are reminded, yet again, of the beauty of being alive.?

These days, the urge to reflect?and celebrate is stronger more than ever. Sadly, not everyone is keen to answer this call.

I know this from the point of view of my coaching clients and based on my actual experiences of overwhelm from years ago.?

Some of us know?too little of “work-life” balance that we barely know how to stop working even during vacation days. Although we may not be in the office or far from?the field, our work continues to get ahold of our minds…?

???worry about?the ongoing projects,

???anxiety?about the?to-do-list your boss gave you,

???overwhelm?with new responsibilities,

or …

???uncertainty?if?your job application would help you land a new role

We’ve all been there, the experience of “going on a vacation, but not really getting away with our jobs”.

When I became a career coach, I made it one of my commitments to help my clients remove these pain points so they can truly enjoy their time with their loved ones especially during holiday seasons.?

After all, time is only limited and we need to spend it with what?truly matters.?

Defining “Work-life Balance”

Most of us integrate and tend to do so many different things in the pulse of our days. So perhaps life balance is as much a point of view, perspective or?belief system as it is the way we do?this that in the wholeness of our lives.

And in my role as a coach, trainer and intercultural facilitator, the topic of life balance is a common coaching conversation and workshop topic.

So?too are conversations around?stress?management, self-care, time management, compassion, personal agility and emotional intelligence.?

Instead, as a linguist, I like the terms "work-life blend", "integration", "harmony" and "fulfilment" more than "work-life balance”.?I don't like the term work-life balance, it?suggests that work?and life are separate versus one integrated whole that is my life.

Work is part of my life?(and I’m very passionate about my work), just like my family,?self-care and spending time in nature?(hiking), networking, and?socialising. Thus, I don't really think of it as balance.

“Balance is not better time management, but better boundary management. Balance means making choices and enjoying those choices."?~Betsy Jacobson

?Now, it’s time to celebrate the?version of you beyond work —yes,?Your Inner Self.?

Here’s a list of?celebration prompts?you can answer?as you enjoy the holidays:

If it helps, find a Celebration Buddy and boost your celebration with each other.

Now that you have reflected on your achievements and planned your celebration, you know that you it’s your inner talent, strength, hard word, passion, focus and energy that made your success happen!?

You are now aware of achieving and identifying new opportunities, as well as of transforming potential challenges in opportunities.?

It’s time to take it to another level!

SO, HERE’S MY HOLIDAY GIFT FOR YOU:?

Send me an email with the word?“HOLIDAY GIFT”?at?[email protected]?and I’ll send you the Personal Agility Workbook to help you live the best of your life and career this 2023.

Exclusive?Holiday?Events,?Celebrations & Interviews

Inspiration for Your Professional Growth

I?was interviewed by a Greek-mompreneur living in Switzerland about the life and career transition in Switzerland for expat families ? to find new job opportunities and integrate in the Swiss culture?

Read now: Interview for our Greek-speaking audience about career life in Switzerland and how to create an effective CV in Switzerland

?Another article released by Brainz Magazine expert panelists, which I am honoured to be a part of.

Read now: How to stay motivated during a discouraging job search.

??Join the?CV Strategy Challenge?and get one??of the 5 remaining spots for those who will book the course and schedule the?30’ clarity call until the end of the year. (Price will increase on January 1st, 2023)

Find more here:

Celebrate With Me!

Read about the Reward here:

Sending you my warmest?holiday wishes?and?gratitude to each of you reading this. ??

Adelina?Stefan

Founder of Advanced Talent LLC

PCC-ICF Coach & Mentor | PARC, MBA, MA

Intercultural Career & Leadership Coaching

Email?[email protected]

Website?theadvancedtalent.com