Hello Reader,

The past few weeks have been full of new challenges. It is easy to forget that we are still in a global pandemic, but the reality is that we have been pushing hard for so long that it feels normal. The last almost two years have been challenging in so many ways, and I have truly felt the weight of all of it.

In the past few months, I have felt more anxious than ever before. A lot of times for no reason. It is a debilitating feeling that is hard to explain. Sometimes it feels like a 10 lb weight on my chest or that feeling in your stomach when something is wrong. For weeks I had no motivation to really do anything, and I could not help it.

There are many ways that we as younger professionals can overcome some of these feelings and really excel in all we do. For instance, I recently read an interesting article talking about what they call the “Minimum Viable Day” (MVD). The concept is simple - whenever you feel down, unmotivated, or lacking energy, take a step back and try not to push yourself to the limit.

> The concept of the MVD is simple: On workdays when you’re feeling particularly blah, aim to only get your most important tasks done (think, answering emails from your boss and attending meetings) and save any less important tasks for tomorrow … or the day after that.

Take the time to recover and take care of your mental health. This feeling can really take a toll on what you do, so make sure you fill up your cup before you try to fill other peoples’ cups.

I really enjoyed the episode with Andrea Martin, especially her insight into taking care of ourselves first (Click here for that portion of the interview). As a coach, Andrea understands that it is not always easy juggling the list of daily responsibilities effectively. This is why you must have a structured and practical plan in place to avoid becoming overwhelmed and over-stressed. She has coached 100+ women on enhancing productivity, career development, and decision-making skills to create a more balanced lifestyle.

I hope this short newsletter gives you a nudge to take a break and not overwork yourself. I am one of those people that will work so hard until I completely crash and don’t have the mental strength to continue. I want to leave you with this cool graph that really represents what I just talked about!

Quote of the Week

From The Real Difference Between Leadership and Management, and Why Most People Struggle to Make the Grade by Gordon Tredgold resurfaced using Readwise​

This week’s Favorites

📗 Reading - 7 Ways to Improve Your Strategic Thinking Skills: Great article that gives some strategies on how to think better. I may do a full episode about this topic in the future, but this article does a great job at laying those skills down.

​It’s a New Era For Mental Health at Work - This article opens the door to share more about the struggles I have had in the past few months. It was a great articles that I know you will enjoy.

🎧 Listening - All the Hacks Podcast: I really have enjoyed this podcast. The host, Chris Hutchins, brings guests to talk about life hacks. Anything from travel hacking to ways to be indistractable.

Engineering our Future Content of the Week

058 // Learning about the Future of Licensure in Engineering

Professional licensure is your passport to a professional career. It not only allows you to add initials after your name (PE, SE, etc.), but it’s also a step forward in your professional life. Today, you’ll sit in the first row and learn about the path to licensure for civil engineers, whether you want to be a PE, SE, or even if you’re an international student coming into the US after college.

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Upsizing Your Home as Your Business Grows

Running a home business can be a great way to find a path to financial freedom. You can operate your business leanly with minimal overhead due to not having business rent to pay. Of course, this can lead to a problem when your business grows. Do you move home or move your business out? The following information will help you navigate the process of upsizing your home as your business gets bigger.

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