Season 3
Break the Burnout Cycle: Set Boundaries & Reclaim Your Time
In this final episode of the Suck it Up, Go-it-Alone series, SaCola Lehr addresses the hidden dangers and immense challenges of excessive self-reliance and the habit of 'sucking it up' alone. She revisits three key energy drainers: fear of confrontation, misguided optimism, and persistent availabili...
84: The Myth of Constant Availability: Why Being "Always On" is Burning You Out
The Myth of Constant Availability: Why Being "Always On" is Burning You Out In this powerful fourth installment of the "Suck It Up, Go It Alone" series, Work-Life Harmony Strategist SaCola Lehr dives deep into a subtle, yet deeply damaging habit: persistent availability . We live in a world of endle...
83: Why Trying Harder Isn’t Working (Misguided Optimism)
In this episode of Work it, Live it, Own it! we explore the hidden trap of misguided optimism, that well-meaning belief that if you just try harder, others will notice, help, or finally step up. Spoiler alert: that pattern drains your energy and feeds burnout. Host SaCola Lehr breaks down how childh...
82: Can the Fear of Confrontation Drain You Emotionally?
Have you ever walked away from a conversation wishing you’d spoken up — but instead, you stayed silent to avoid conflict? You’re not alone. For so many sandwich generation women , the fear of confrontation quietly drains energy at work, at home, and in caregiving roles. In this episode of Work it, L...
81: Why Suffering in Silence is Holding You Back
In this episode of "Work It, Live It, Own It," host SaCola Lehr delves into the hidden costs of the 'suck it up' mentality. Discover how this mindset, often mistaken for strength, leads to burnout, resentment, and silence. SaCola shares personal insights and practical strategies to break free from s...