Manage Stress and Energy Like an Athlete with the RPE Scale at Work

Runners and athletes use the RPE (Rate of Perceived Effort) scale to gauge how hard their body is working, even when the numbers on a watch don’t tell the full story. It’s a simple check-in tool that builds awareness, prevents burnout, and helps them pace themselves for better performance. In this post, I’ll show you how to take that same concept and apply it to your workday so you can recognize rising stress, manage your energy more intentionally, and find a steady rhythm that supports both productivity and well-being.

Digital Wellness in the Fourth Quarter: How to Reclaim Clarity and Focus

This post explores simple ways to practice digital wellness, from mindful eating without distractions to small phone rituals that bring calm into the day. By reducing digital clutter and creating intentional pauses, you can reclaim focus and enjoy more presence in everyday life. Will you join me in my quest to be more intentional about social media?

Gift and Opportunity: What Struggle Taught Me About Growth

Consistency alone doesn’t always create progress. I learned that firsthand when I recorded a video every day for four months and got better at showing up, but not necessarily better at speaking. Real growth came when I found a framework, feedback, and support through Toastmasters. That same lesson applies to health, work, and life: struggles, big or small, often carry the gift and opportunity to grow stronger if we’re willing to see them that way.