Workplace Therapy with Dr. Abby Medcalf

If you’ve been feeling flat, foggy, unmotivated, or just not quite yourself lately, I want you to hear this clearly. It might not be your mindset, your motivation, your relationship or even your stress. It might be that your brain is literally not getting the light it needs to function well. Today we’re talking about light therapy. I’m coming at you with the research, tips, warnings (it’s not for everyone), and specific recommendations so stay tuned.____________________________Full blog and show notes: https://abbymedcalf.com/light-therapy-at-work   Download: “Are You Underlit? A 2-Minute Quiz to See if Light Therapy Could Help You”: https://abbymedcalf.com/underlit-quiz Join my online community, One Love Collective, on Substack: https://abbymedcalf.com/substack. You'll get...✨ Early drops + ad-free podcast episodes✨ Worksheets, journal prompts, downloads, and guided visualizations✨ Community chats and live Q&A calls with Abby_________ Subscribe to the Love Letter and get my little messages each week! https://abbymedcalf.com/loveletter-opt-in/  👉 Pick up a copy of my new book, Boundaries Made Easy: Your Roadmap to Connection, Easy and Joy: https://abbymedcalf.com/boundaries 👉 Pick up The Workbook: Boundaries Made Easier to use as a companion to the book or as a standalone masterclass: https://abbymedcalf.com/boundaries-workbook 👉 Buy my #1 bestselling book on Amazon, Be Happily Married: Even If Your Partner Won’t Do a Thing: https://abbymedcalf.com/book ____________________________Looking for past episodes of the Relationships Made Easy Podcast? Head over to https://abbymedcalf.com/podcast-the-archives where you’ll find past episodes.Ready to dig deeper? Take one of my online courses (some are FREE!) or grab a workbook: https://abbymedcalf.com/shopA great idea to stay motivated and keep your head in a positive direction is to buy some of my fabulous, inspirational merchandise. Get yourself a t-shirt, mug, tote bag or notebook with that daily reminder that you’ve got this! https://abbymedcalf.com/shopSay hello on social:Substack: https://substack.com/@abbymedcalfphdInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/abbymedcalfthrivingLinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/abbymedcalfthrivingYouTube: https://abbymedcalf.com/youtube

If you’ve ever told yourself, “I just need better time management,” I want you to understand that your problem isn’t time. You can’t manage time. It moves at the same pace for everyone. What you can manage is your attention, and that’s where things are breaking down. You’re not scattered because you’re weak. You’re scattered because your brain is overwhelmed by the constant flood of information, notifications, deadlines, conversations, and decisions that make up a modern workday. You’re not procrastinating because you lack discipline. You’re procrastinating because your attention system is exhausted. And the worst part? You’re losing focus because your environment is designed to hijack it. Today you’ll learn why attention is the most valuable resource you have, how your nervous system handles information, how you unintentionally train your brain to be distracted, and how simple mindfulness practices rebuild your ability to think clearly and stay grounded in a world that won’t stop pulling at you.____________________________Full blog and show notes: http://abbymedcalf.com/attention-training-at-work Grab the Mindfulness Starter Kit! https://abbymedcalf.com/product/mindfulness-starter-kit/ Join my online community, One Love Collective, on Substack: https://abbymedcalf.com/substack You'll get...✨ Early drops + ad-free podcast episodes✨ Worksheets, journal prompts, downloads, and guided visualizations✨ Community chats and live Q&A calls with Abby_________ Subscribe to the Love Letter and get my little messages each week! https://abbymedcalf.com/loveletter-opt-in/  👉 Pick up a copy of my new book, Boundaries Made Easy: Your Roadmap to Connection, Easy and Joy: https://abbymedcalf.com/boundaries 👉 Pick up The Workbook: Boundaries Made Easier to use as a companion to the book or as a standalone masterclass: https://abbymedcalf.com/boundaries-workbook 👉 Buy my #1 bestselling book on Amazon, Be Happily Married: Even If Your Partner Won’t Do a Thing: https://abbymedcalf.com/book ____________________________Looking for past episodes of the Relationships Made Easy Podcast? Head over to https://abbymedcalf.com/podcast-the-archives where you’ll find past episodes.Ready to dig deeper? Take one of my online courses (some are FREE!) or grab a workbook: https://abbymedcalf.com/shopA great idea to stay motivated and keep your head in a positive direction is to buy some of my fabulous, inspirational merchandise. Get yourself a t-shirt, mug, tote bag or notebook with that daily reminder that you’ve got this! https://abbymedcalf.com/shopSay hello on social:Substack: https://substack.com/@abbymedcalfphdInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/abbymedcalfthrivingLinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/abbymedcalfthrivingYouTube: https://abbymedcalf.com/youtube 

If you’ve been feeling the slow, persistent ache of burnout or the creeping suspicion that your work owns you more than you own your life, you’re not alone. There’s a rising movement in the workplace that’s not laziness and not disengagement. It’s something much more intentional. Career minimalism. People aren’t just burned out. They’re waking up. They’re realizing that work became the main character in a story that was supposed to have romance, rest, purpose, creativity, and connection. Career minimalism isn’t about caring less. It’s about caring differently. You stop measuring your worth by volume and start measuring it by alignment. It’s not an anti-work philosophy. It’s an anti-overidentification philosophy. Today, you’ll learn what career minimalism is, the psychology behind why it works, how it differs from quiet quitting and disengagement, and how to begin practicing it in your work life without sabotaging your reputation or momentum.____________________________Full blog and show notes: https://abbymedcalf.com/career-minimalism-at-work Download your free Career Minimalism Starter Kit and walk step by step through how to reduce your workload without reducing your impact: https://abbymedcalf.com/career-minimalism-kit Join my online community, One Love Collective, on Substack: https://abbymedcalf.com/substack. You'll get...✨ Early drops + ad-free podcast episodes✨ Worksheets, journal prompts, downloads, and guided visualizations✨ Community chats and live Q&A calls with Abby_________ Subscribe to the Love Letter and get my little messages each week! https://abbymedcalf.com/loveletter-opt-in/  👉 Pick up a copy of my new book, Boundaries Made Easy: Your Roadmap to Connection, Easy and Joy: https://abbymedcalf.com/boundaries 👉 Pick up The Workbook: Boundaries Made Easier to use as a companion to the book or as a standalone masterclass: https://abbymedcalf.com/boundaries-workbook 👉 Buy my #1 bestselling book on Amazon, Be Happily Married: Even If Your Partner Won’t Do a Thing: https://abbymedcalf.com/book ____________________________Looking for past episodes of the Relationships Made Easy Podcast? Head over to https://abbymedcalf.com/podcast-the-archives where you’ll find past episodes. Ready to dig deeper? Take one of my online courses (some are FREE!) or grab a workbook: https://abbymedcalf.com/shop A great idea to stay motivated and keep your head in a positive direction is to buy some of my fabulous, inspirational merchandise. Get yourself a t-shirt, mug, tote bag or notebook with that daily reminder that you’ve got this! https://abbymedcalf.com/shop Say hello on social:Substack: https://substack.com/@abbymedcalfphdInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/abbymedcalfthrivingLinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/abbymedcalfthrivingYouTube: https://abbymedcalf.com/youtube 

If you're waiting for your manager to notice all the great things you’ve done this year, you might be waiting a long time. Year-end reviews aren’t just performance check-ins, they’re visibility checks. And if you’re not showing up with receipts, strategy, and confidence, you could be leaving money, respect, and future opportunities on the table. In today’s episode, I’ll show you how to advocate for yourself without sounding like a jerk. You’ll learn how to prepare, what to say, and how to handle pushback like a pro so you can walk into that meeting feeling powerful, not panicked. Full blog and show notes: https://abbymedcalf.com/how-to-self-advocate Your Year-End Review Prep Kit: 5 Steps to Advocate for Yourself. Get the Prep Kit and Walk in with Confidence: https://abbymedcalf.com/review-prep-kit_________ Join my online community, One Love Collective, on Substack: https://abbymedcalf.com/substack You'll get...✨ Early drops + ad-free podcast episodes✨ Worksheets, journal prompts, downloads, and guided visualizations✨ Community chats and live Q&A calls with Abby_________ Subscribe to the Love Letter and get my little messages each week! https://abbymedcalf.com/loveletter-opt-in/  👉 Pick up a copy of my new book, Boundaries Made Easy: Your Roadmap to Connection, Easy and Joy: https://abbymedcalf.com/boundaries 👉 Pick up The Workbook: Boundaries Made Easier to use as a companion to the book or as a standalone masterclass: https://abbymedcalf.com/boundaries-workbook 👉 Buy my #1 bestselling book on Amazon, Be Happily Married: Even If Your Partner Won’t Do a Thing: https://abbymedcalf.com/book ____________________________Looking for past episodes of the Relationships Made Easy Podcast? Head over to https://abbymedcalf.com/podcast-the-archives where you’ll find past episodes. Ready to dig deeper? Take one of my online courses (some are FREE!) or grab a workbook: https://abbymedcalf.com/shop A great idea to stay motivated and keep your head in a positive direction is to buy some of my fabulous, inspirational merchandise. Get yourself a t-shirt, mug, tote bag or notebook with that daily reminder that you’ve got this! https://abbymedcalf.com/shop Say hello on social:Substack: https://substack.com/@abbymedcalfphdInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/abbymedcalfthrivingLinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/abbymedcalfthrivingYouTube: https://abbymedcalf.com/youtube

Are you about to drag unresolved drama, resentment, or burnout from this year straight into your fresh new start? Stop right there. Before you haul that baggage into January, I’ve got three powerful questions to help you hit reset, find clarity, and finally break the cycle. This isn’t about pretending everything’s fine; it’s about freeing yourself from the emotional hangover of this past work year. Let’s get you aligned, unburdened, and focused on what you want, not what you’re reacting to. Grab a pen, you’re going to want this.____________________________Full blog and show notes: https://abbymedcalf.com/the-great-reset Ready to stop recycling workplace drama and start the new year clean? Use this worksheet to reflect, reset, and reclaim your energy: https://abbymedcalf.com/story-lesson-worksheet Join my online community, One Love Collective, on Substack: https://abbymedcalf.com/substack. You'll get...✨ Early drops + ad-free podcast episodes✨ Worksheets, journal prompts, downloads, and guided visualizations✨ Community chats and live Q&A calls with Abby_________ Subscribe to the Love Letter and get my little messages each week! https://abbymedcalf.com/loveletter-opt-in/  👉 Pick up a copy of my new book, Boundaries Made Easy: Your Roadmap to Connection, Easy and Joy: https://abbymedcalf.com/boundaries 👉 Pick up The Workbook: Boundaries Made Easier to use as a companion to the book or as a standalone masterclass: https://abbymedcalf.com/boundaries-workbook 👉 Buy my #1 bestselling book on Amazon, Be Happily Married: Even If Your Partner Won’t Do a Thing: https://abbymedcalf.com/book ____________________________Looking for past episodes of the Relationships Made Easy Podcast? Head over to https://abbymedcalf.com/podcast-the-archives where you’ll find past episodes.Ready to dig deeper? Take one of my online courses (some are FREE!) or grab a workbook: https://abbymedcalf.com/shopA great idea to stay motivated and keep your head in a positive direction is to buy some of my fabulous, inspirational merchandise. Get yourself a t-shirt, mug, tote bag or notebook with that daily reminder that you’ve got this! https://abbymedcalf.com/shopSay hello on social:Substack: https://substack.com/@abbymedcalfphdInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/abbymedcalfthrivingLinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/abbymedcalfthrivingYouTube: https://abbymedcalf.com/youtube

You’ve probably been told to set SMART goals. Maybe you’ve tried time-blocking, habit stacking, vision boarding... and yet you’re still burned out, overwhelmed, or just plain unmotivated. What if I told you that the most effective way to create goals at work, whether you’re a manager, new hire, or solopreneur, is to start with how you want to feel? That’s right. Before you even write a single to-do, ask: What emotional state do I want to cultivate? Today, I’m teaching you my Feelings-First Framework, and the five research-backed reasons it changes everything.____________________________Full blog and show notes: https://abbymedcalf.com/why-you-cant-stick-to-your-work-goals Download the 5-Minute Reframe Tool for Shifting Your Thoughts, Regaining Control, and Aligning with How You Want to Feel: https://abbymedcalf.com/work-reframe-tool Join my online community, One Love Collective, on Substack: https://abbymedcalf.com/substack. You'll get...✨ Early drops + ad-free podcast episodes✨ Worksheets, journal prompts, downloads, and guided visualizations✨ Community chats and live Q&A calls with Abby_________ Subscribe to the Love Letter and get my little messages each week! https://abbymedcalf.com/loveletter-opt-in/  👉 Pick up a copy of my new book, Boundaries Made Easy: Your Roadmap to Connection, Easy and Joy: https://abbymedcalf.com/boundaries 👉 Pick up The Workbook: Boundaries Made Easier to use as a companion to the book or as a standalone masterclass: https://abbymedcalf.com/boundaries-workbook 👉 Buy my #1 bestselling book on Amazon, Be Happily Married: Even If Your Partner Won’t Do a Thing: https://abbymedcalf.com/book ____________________________Looking for past episodes of the Relationships Made Easy Podcast? Head over to https://abbymedcalf.com/podcast-the-archives where you’ll find past episodes.Ready to dig deeper? Take one of my online courses (some are FREE!) or grab a workbook: https://abbymedcalf.com/shopA great idea to stay motivated and keep your head in a positive direction is to buy some of my fabulous, inspirational merchandise. Get yourself a t-shirt, mug, tote bag or notebook with that daily reminder that you’ve got this! https://abbymedcalf.com/shopSay hello on social:Substack: https://substack.com/@abbymedcalfphdInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/abbymedcalfthrivingLinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/abbymedcalfthrivingYouTube: https://abbymedcalf.com/youtube