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Read our new blog for Pride Month! 🏳️🌈 Find out about all the things we do at SARSAS to make sure that Pride is every day: https://loom.ly/NgfSlqQ

So much wisdom in this post!

Arianna must have listened to my 4-part Savor Series with Keshawn Hughes where we literally discuss the POWER OF THE PAUSE in four LinkedIn Lives. There is SO much to learn about savoring and a large part of that is learning to pause so yo can observe, integrate, reflect, and receive. The high-achiever playbook is one we ALL need to put to the side...for good. #highachievers #pauseandreflect #worklifeintegration #worklifebalance

Comparison is only good when it’s used to motivate you. But if you feel that tinge comparing yourself, wondering why you haven’t achieved a certain goal versus one of your peers, stop right there. We are all unique individuals with unique life circumstances. Comparing external goals to your internal value is a recipe for a bad mood. Learn what you can from those who are exceeding in your field and then put it aside. Why would you compare a worker who volunteers 15 hours a week at the homeless shelter to a worker who puts in an extra 15 hours a week at the company? Why would you compare a realtor whose goal is to make as much money as possible to a realtor whose goal is to put 100 families into their first home ever? Why would you compare a person that may be an extrovert and performs well on stage to a highly effective introverted team leader whose team is performing with the best results and culture scores? It’s all about what you really value. Do you value the external? Does your manager value the external? That comes back to the culture within your unit. I learned my life lesson. Valuing souls that are walking in the light and doing good in their life matters more than job titles. The package is not always an indicator of what’s inside the heart. Judge yourself, by what’s in your heart not through comparisons to others packages.

🏳️🌈Pride is almost here, and I am really curious: How's your organization planning to celebrate Pride Month this year? Comment below!

Pushing for equality means standing up for your marginalized employees no matter their sexuality. Women only make up 3 percent of workers in the trades and that number has been stagnet for decades. Organizations like the Carpenters’ Regional Council and Northstar Access need to start holding their male members accountable when they humiliate and harass the women workers. Equality is about treating all workers the same and not putting others above eachother based on gender or sexuality. Stop the bullying and hold those who are guilty of harassment and bullying accountable. You want more women in the trades then start holding your male members and your male management accountable for the horrible ways the treat women workers.

Why are we bad at celebrating? Celebrating has become a lost art. Often, we're immediately moving onto the next goal, achievement, or project without pausing to reflect on how far we've come. This never-ending cycle can leave us anxious, depressed, and burnt out. Taking the time to celebrate is imperative to fostering a mindset of gratitude in all things. Celebrating achievements fuels motivation and creates a healthier mindset for everyone. Hear more about how to celebrate well ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gg3tXHHH

🌈 What does Pride Month mean to you? 🌈 Head of Administration, Hannah Carton shares her experience and pride in her journey so far. Read the full article here - https://lnkd.in/ehijtWNj Then let us know how you feel about Pride Month 🌈 #PrideMonth #Pride #IronMillBlog #WeekendReading

My advice on a day of celebrating diversity: Embrace your uniqueness and be confident in the value you add 💪