Every person wants to be heard, to be seen and to belong. If employees feel this is not the case they start to feel unhappy. So does the likelihood of illness and absenteeism. There is one quick fix. But it takes guts and discipline.

Barbara showed up at my practice before the summer. Recovering from a stressful period. Work had taken up too much energy. Her current job was too demanding. She was looking for her ideal job. Less ambitious, and with more tranquility and freedom for a social life. In order to restore the work-life balance, she thought. But was that the best solution?