Second Breaks

Highlights of Episode 69

• In the intro, I discuss why work is one of the most important parts of life
• I also talk about one movie that’s made such a big impact on me 🤓 and how it relates to my attitude toward work
• Why many of us, despite how much we want to make a career move or a career change, are unable to do so
• Stephen Covey’s second habit (Begin with the end in mind) and what this means for your career plans
• How to effectively plan for your career move and what to focus on
• The three kinds of resources you need to make your career move happen and how to plan for each

Ayelet Marinovich is a pediatric speech-language pathologist who works with families with infants and toddlers. She is the founder of Strength-in-Words, a podcast and an educational resource providing access to high-quality, evidence-based resources and connections to other parents and professionals so they can have peace of mind they are supporting their children to the best of their ability.

Highlights of Episode 68

• How Strength-in-Words got started
• Common misconceptions new parents have about how their babies learn/play
• Recognizing impossible standards that are spread through social media like Instagram, Pinterest, and Facebook
• How to feel less guilty about the time you spend with your new baby when you’re a working parent
• How to maximize your limited time with your baby or toddler

Melissa is Chief Instigator and lead facilitator of Creative Sandbox Solutions™, a creative consultancy that helps organizations future-proof their people and their plans through the strategic use of play.

Highlights of Episode 67

• How “playing” with Lego blocks can help with problem-solving and strategic planning
• Avoiding perfectionist tendencies
• Addressing the fear of the “blank page”
• Being open to exploring options (instead of shutting down everything right away)
• Proceeding with your idea when you’re overcome with dread

In honor of the upcoming World Mental Health Day, I wanted to share my experience with depression while working and growing a career.

 My goals for sharing my experience in this episode are:
 1) To remove the stigma and shame associated with having mental health challenges or asking for professional help. There’s nothing wrong with seeking professional help. You’re just taking care of yourself. And there are so many people who have the same issue. You are not alone.
 2) To share my personal self-care routine. While I am not at all suggesting that what I do will work for you (I don’t have medical training!), hearing about how other people are keeping depression in check through their daily normal routines can only help.
 3) To emphasize that you can still be successful in spite of, or in addition to, your depression or other mental health challenges that you may be going through right now.