Work. Life. Balance.

This week we have a listener write-in that's all about being the point person, and how being "superman" can have its "super drawbacks". Do you ever feel like the glue that holds your organization together? Do you think that if you tried to take a vacation the building would burn down? Consider this a sister episode to episode number 15, with more practical advice on getting to truly take a vacation.

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There are two radically different ways you can leave a job. Before you choose either, always examine your options carefully, and know what you're up against, plus some warning signs that you, or your employee, is ready to move on. If you're ready to make the jump to your next career move, or know someone who is, this is the episode for you!

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G'day, all! Today we hear from a listener in Australia with a lot of messy warning signs of a bad, toxic work environment. We're excited to share her story and delve into issues that are global, in more ways than one!

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In the past you've heard us harp on the importance of sleep. A good nights' sleep can set a whole day in motion, but a bad day's sleep can cost it all. if you deal with chronic sleep trouble, irritability, tiredness during the day, or any other sleep-related issues, your life can go off the rails quick. Now's the time to get it under control!

We also have a go at a minisode - a writer asks about taking time between internship and job, and about rocking the boat.

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We've talked a lot on this show about bad and messy managers - the people in control having no control. This episode sheds light on a different, and often more-prevalent issue: crazy coworkers. Especially in the cases where those coworkers become clients - a calamity! Despite the alliteration, if you've ever dealt with a coworker with negative, erratic, or explosive behavior, this story - easily the best we've ever received - and this episode are both just for you.

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Way too often we hear of people dealing with coworkers and managers with a "I don't need you" mentality. How can you deal with someone like that? Day in, day out always trying to make you believe that they're in total control and you're just there to help them, if you're lucky. We delve in and try to understand the mind of the "lone wolf" and offer resolve to working alongside them.

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Tess Brigham, MFT, BCC, is a San Francisco-based therapist and life coach specializing in millennials and 20-somethings at the crossroads of their lives. She's written articles for and been featured in CNBC, HuffPost, Yahoo!, Bustle, and more. She's an amazing person with a brilliant mind, and she was kind enough to be our guest this week on W.L.B.

Check out Tess at her website (https://tessbrighamcoaching.com) and be sure to grab a copy of her e-book while you're there! (https://tessbrighamcoaching.com/book)

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You see it all the time on social media, at the gym, at church, at the club. Wherever you are, it's like there's always somebody trying to talk business at the wrong time. This episode is unique - we tackle a situation more on the life side, and one that may challenge you to check yourself and think about what you may be doing wrong. It's an easy trap to fall for - be vigilant!

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Narcissism is everywhere - the workplace is no different. A lot of times, narcissists find the need to start and run businesses, since they see themselves as the most qualified to do so. Dealing with a self-obsessed boss? Not sure what you can do about it? This is the episode for you!

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