Claire Burge

Just saw this via linkedin, Claire. I didn't k...

2012-02-07T13:15:41.216Z

Just saw this via linkedin, Claire. I didn't know that about you regarding reading/watching violence. Personally, I have more trouble with it as I get older. I've never cared for gratuitous violence for entertainment's sake, but even truth-telling films with violence keep some distance from me now, unlike in the past.

Claire, this is one of your best.

2012-02-06T13:40:45.289Z

Claire, this is one of your best.

This was so, so lovely, Claire. Thank you. {I was...

2012-01-30T14:15:48.792Z

This was so, so lovely, Claire. Thank you.

{I was trying to remember when you wrote about this at the HC and then I notcied the date - so glad you linked back to it.}

"this life in drought"--drought is a con...

2012-01-17T13:32:45.422Z

"this life in drought"--drought is a continuing theme in my life.

Great poem!

I feel a tug here--in this place of noticing, of f...

2012-01-11T20:45:13.879Z

I feel a tug here--in this place of noticing, of finding Rest among the busy. Capturing this is my invitation. I appreciate your words that lead me to this.

This is perfect.

2012-01-09T13:41:48.644Z

This is perfect.

I had a very vivid heaven dream (?) when I was 7, ...

2012-01-02T17:58:58.666Z

I had a very vivid heaven dream (?) when I was 7, during one of many dark periods in my life. You would have liked what I saw.

This post is breathtaking. I need more of what you...

2011-12-30T17:04:59.815Z

This post is breathtaking. I need more of what you write about in this coming year. I had a season of the space you write about early in 2011, but I have a knack for filling in the space with noise/things/commitments and really... I don't love the busy. I love the "bounty" you refer to in this post. So beautiful.

Perhaps you too need a "I Break For Photos&qu...

2011-12-27T17:18:36.477Z

Perhaps you too need a "I Break For Photos" T-shirt. lol :) Love it!

Hurting today. So much. Thank you

2011-12-26T20:19:14.307Z

Hurting today. So much.

Thank you

Thank you! xoxo

2011-12-26T17:14:19.748Z

Thank you! xoxo

I'm a morning person, just like my dad. I see ...

2011-12-23T17:10:44.011Z

I'm a morning person, just like my dad. I see a lot of pink mornings.

I like this, Claire. My sabbath is on Wednesday, s...

2011-12-15T13:14:52.452Z

I like this, Claire. My sabbath is on Wednesday, so I just finished. I like the idea of going quietly over the threshold.

Music and images.

2011-12-12T14:07:11.624Z

Music and images.

Beautiful post. I am a career coach and may link ...

2011-07-19T14:20:22.507+01:00

Beautiful post. I am a career coach and may link back to your article in my blog today as it falls in line with this week's topic. Strengths strengthen us. If they don't, it's not a strength... it's simply something we're good at. Happy for you that you found this out and, in doing so, found happiness.

Claire, what a great story. I'm sorry that it ...

2011-06-16T16:01:56.006+01:00

Claire, what a great story. I'm sorry that it was such a hard one to experience, but I'm so glad you shared it. Thanks for the insight about burnout skills. New to me, too. I mean, not the reality of the concept (I have some), but the term.

I'm so glad you are finding new joy!

I came over here from Kelly's blog to see her ...

2011-06-04T21:58:22.206+01:00

I came over here from Kelly's blog to see her new design. I love it. I've visited here before and it's nice to visit again. And I LOVE the picture in this post. Lovely!

Claire, I've been in that exact same position ...

2011-06-01T12:41:41.145+01:00

Claire, I've been in that exact same position of fear and paralysis. The concept of burnout skills really made me sit back and think. I know so many people who are multi-talented and because of this, are prone to being tapped incessantly for their burnout skills.

Thank you so much for sharing!

Thanks for sharing, Claire! I love the StrengthsFi...

2011-05-31T06:50:16.414+01:00

Thanks for sharing, Claire! I love the StrengthsFinder materials for this reason. Just because you are good at it doesn't mean it's a strength. A prize-winning swimmer who dreads every meet should not be swimming. For your readers, I'd recommend the book Go Put Your Strengths to Work. Marcus Buckingham talks about some of this phenomenon - getting pulled down a path because people tell you that you are great at it. He has some tools for identifying what makes you feel strong and weak.

Love it. Thanks again!

Good for you for seeking help so actively.

2011-05-25T22:23:46.959+01:00

Good for you for seeking help so actively.

Thanks, Claire. I'll try that survey.

2011-05-25T20:24:56.720+01:00

Thanks, Claire. I'll try that survey.

Zenia, I look forward to Skyping tomorrow... Hang...

2011-05-24T10:08:33.273+01:00

Zenia, I look forward to Skyping tomorrow...

Hang in there.

Claire, thank you for your valuable insights. I am...

2011-05-23T16:52:58.109+01:00

Claire, thank you for your valuable insights. I am really at a place in my career where I am not sure if I should push thru or leave and start over. I am so tired of hitting my head against a brick wall. I know that it is my choice to still be in this situation because I believe in the cause and the product. I feel lost.

Marcus, My first reaction would be: do the online...

2011-05-23T10:09:29.637+01:00

Marcus,

My first reaction would be: do the online questionnaire that I did. It is amazing in it's insights. And definitely have a session with Aine or another career psychologist if you can. I think trying to identify these things ourselves when we are in the middle of crashing is not a wise thing. The objective, external perspective is necessary. I tried for months to do this and it simply did not work. My motivation was too low but when I had an accountability partner to refer back to, my wheels started turning.

If these options are completely out of the question, I think taking quiet time on a regular basis, to identify what activities consume your day and what the resulting emotions/feelings/energy levels are would be good. It would be like a career diary to track patterns and results.

Let me know your thoughts. I am praying for you.

Anna, sure. I linked to it above in the post. Bu...

2011-05-23T10:04:53.403+01:00

Anna, sure. I linked to it above in the post.

But here it is as well:

burge(dot)claire(at)gmail.com

I have also linked to Aine, teh career psychologist's LinkedIn profile if you would like to talk to her directly.

Look forward to hearing from you.