Sick and tired? Need a break? In this episode of Figure Out Your Life Podcast, I discuss workplace burnout and emotional exhaustion and share 6 ways to deal with this psychological syndrome.

Links mentioned in this episode:

• Burnout harms workers' physical health through many pathways
• Overloaded | Beyond Burnout
• Workplace burnout is real and here's how to cope
• Emotional exhaustion: what it is and how to treat it
• 8 black therapists on their best advice for coping right now
• 7 Virtual Mental Health Resources Supporting Black People Right Now
• Filling our Cups: 4 Ways People of Color can Foster Mental Health and Practice Restorative Healing
• How to Refuel When You're Feeling Emotionally Drained
• How I Learned to Stop Glorifying the Hustle and Start Living Intentionally
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In this episode of Figure Out Your Life Podcast, I reflect on my 20s and share 10 lessons I learned from it. So much happened in that decade that has impacted my life now--especially how I think and approach life--and I thought it would be helpful to share what I learned from those experiences in my 20s with others. Hopefully, this will help twentysomethings avoid some of the hard lessons I had to learn, or inspire thirtysomethings and older to reflect back and figure out what they learned from their 20s.

Links mentioned in this episode:

• Toya T's 30 Things Before 30 YouTube Playlist
• Vela Negra Candles
• Sign Up For Figure Out Your Life Newsletter

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The term "imposter syndrome" was coined by psychologists Clance and Imes in 1978 to describe the persistent feeling that one's achievements have come about through some sort of accident, luck, or deception and that at any minute other people might find out you're an "imposter." People of Color are particularly vulnerable to this phenomenon due to experiences with racial discrimination, racial-gender stereotypes of intellectual inferiority, and underrepresentation in professional spaces. In this episode of Figure Out Your Life podcast, I discuss imposter syndrome and share five tips on how to fight it before it hinders your success.

Links mentioned in this episode:

• CCW's Alumnae Author Series with Mary Pattillo CC'91 and moderator LaToya Tavernier CC'05
• Imposter Syndrome Hits Harder When You're Black
• Why Imposter Syndrome Is Worse for Women of Color
• The Effects of Imposter Syndrome
• How to mitigate the detrimental effects of imposter syndrome in the workplace
• 9 Ways to Deal With Imposter Syndrome Before It Hinders Your Success
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Many black women in America feel pressured to act like or be seen as "strong," projecting themselves as self-sacrificing, emotionless, and unbreakable in their daily lives. However, the "strong black woman" identity can actually be harmful to black women. In this episode of Figure Out Your Life podcast, I talk with my friends Claire Gibson, an intellectual property attorney, and Courtenay Barton, a philanthropist, about being black women in America and explore how the "strong black woman" identity can negatively impact black women's lives and well-being.

Links mentioned in this episode:

• The Misconception of the Strong Black Woman
• How the "Strong Black Woman" Identity Both Helps and Hurts
• Taraji P. Henson On Why She Denies The 'Strong Black Woman' Damages Us
• If You've Ever Called A Black Woman "Strong" or "Black Girl Magic," You Need To Hear Taraji P. Henson's Thoughts On It
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Where to find our guests:

Claire Gibson

Website: www.gibsonlaw.nyc

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gibsonlawnyc/

Courtenay Barton

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/highheelsnbooks/

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Dating can be complicated even during "normal" times. Add in masks, social distancing, and a highly contagious virus for which there is no cure or vaccine, and you get a bunch of people trying to figure out how to safely meet someone during a pandemic. In this episode of Figure Out Your Life podcast, I talk with the Flirty Savage, a Law of Attraction coach, about dating, relationships, and sex, and she shares tips for manifesting the relationship you're looking for.

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Links mentioned in this episode:

• Flirty Savage
• How to Date During a Pandemic
• The Only 8 Flirting Moves You'll Ever Need
• Sign Up For Figure Out Your Life Newsletter

Where to find the Flirty Savage:

https://www.flirtysavage.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheFlirtySavage

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theflirtysavage/

Flirty Savage Spirit: https://www.instagram.com/flirtysavagespirit/

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Have you been feeling emotionally drained or exhausted in a way that you hadn't before back when life was "normal"? This type of mental and physical exertion are symptoms of "Zoom Fatigue." With more and more people working from home, attending meetings, communicating with family and friends, and learning through video conferencing applications like Zoom, Skype, Google Meet, and Microsoft Teams, this fatigue is becoming a growing concern. In this episode of Figure Out Your Life podcast, I discuss "Zoom Fatigue" and share 5 simple things you can do to prevent it.

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Links mentioned in this episode:

• 'Zoom fatigue' is setting in: What it is and how to prevent it
• How to Combat Zoom Fatigue
• Here's Why You're Feeling Zoom Fatigue
• 'Zoom fatigue' is taxing the brain. Here's why that happens.
• Jeremy Bentham and the Panopticon Prison
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In a world where the more you have, the more security you can provide for you and your family, why is being a gold digger not considered a positive attribute? In this episode of Figure Out Your Life podcast, I discuss why we all need to be gold diggers and share 5 simple ways to begin gold digging.

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Links mentioned in this episode:

• In The Hot Seat: The Gold Digger
• The Art of Gold Digging
• The Net Worth of America's 600-Plus Billionaires Has Increased By More Than $400 Billion During The Pandemic
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What does it mean to be your true authentic self? What happens when you don't live an authentic life? What are the benefits of being your authentic self? In this episode of Figure Out Your Life podcast, I discuss the importance of being your authentic self and share 7 simple tips to start being your authentic self.

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Links mentioned in this episode:

• What it means to be your authentic self
• Develop Authenticity: 20 Ways to Be a More Authentic Person
• Black Women Are Not Allowed to Be Introverted
• Dressing While Black: Self-Censoring to Pass in White Spaces
• Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs
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Do you ever feel like you failed at life? Often, when you're feeling this way, it is a reflection of how you feel inside. Understanding how to love yourself can help you cope with failure, rebuild your confidence, and live a better life. In this episode of Figure Out Your Life podcast, I discuss the importance of loving yourself and share 5 tips for developing a better relationship with yourself.

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Links mentioned in this episode:

• 11 Tips to Fall in Love with Yourself and be a Better You
• 5 Ways That You Can Use Your Love Languages on Yourself
• Vela Negra candles
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With the pandemic, racism, and the Great Karen rebellion, what we need now more than ever is black joy. Black joy is resistance to everything that has tried to kill black people and failed. In this episode of Figure Out Your Life podcast, I discuss black joy and why it is necessary, and share 10 simple ways to cultivate joy in your everyday life.

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Links mentioned in this episode:

• Black joy is a form of resistance too, and should be expressed
• The Black Joy Project
• For Black Women, Joy Is Nonnegotiable
• Black Joy Parade
• Finding Well-Being and Black Joy When the World is on Fire
• We Need Black Joy More Than Ever--Here's Why
• Black girl happiness is revolutionary
• Kukuwa Fitness
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