The Burnout Psychologist

04/03/2026

Magic is constantly stealing my water! 😼💧

He loves ice water in a fancy cup as much as I do. So, we have a big cup at the watering station for him in addition to the fountain. He still takes mine any chance he can get…

The cats have been pretty chill, catching a lot of great naps and cuddles through the winter. But now the energy is shifting and so are they…

…Into more activity. Wake up calls, “hunting,” catio time… it’s a whole routine to keep up with. 🤷‍♀️😂

With more activity comes more need for water. And not just ANY water, water that is provided in the right format is dramatically preferred! 😽

Humans are pretty similar. Water is such a basic part of our existence; it’s easy to put on autopilot, like breathing, and not tune in to a need for more until we are really thirsty.

What shifts are you feeling as we head into spring? 🌻

What needs attention after winter? ⛅️

Here’s your invitation to tune in to the season change with us!

02/14/2026

Happy day of love!! ❤️

I sat down for a moment this morning to paint a valentine and KitKat came to check it out. 👀

KitKat is always curious and always supportive. He keeps me company when I’m working out and doing almost any kind of project.

Even if cats are inherently a little discerning (judgy!), I know he’s always rooting for me.

What are you doing today to show yourself or your loved ones some love? 💕

02/12/2026

I love talking with people about career health and corporate wellness! I had the best time recording with Jen at Authenticity Matters. Have a listen live or later! 😉

Join me today on KXRWvancouver and XRAY.FM for a healthy talk about BURNOUT. It's easy to feel overwhelmed right now! But you can make changes to improve things. My guest Dr. Jessica Lueck, aka Dr. Jess of The Lueck Group is a career and business coach and expert on working through burnout.

1pm on 99.9 in Vancouver, 107.1 in Portland, and Streaming everywhere on Kxrw.fm

01/24/2026

Wishing you an *unbothered* Caturday morning! 🐾

KitKat even opened his eyes (barely) to acknowledge us. What a treat. 🥰🤣

And just like him, we can let those little annoyances roll right on.

🧘‍♀️ 🕺 💃

12/22/2025

I’m honored to join this mission-driven organization to support the education and careers of single moms in SW Washington.

If this is a mission that also calls to you and you want to get involved - whether that’s volunteering time or services, or providing a tax deductible donation - please reach out! Every little bit of support helps us make the lives of single moms in our area a little less stressful and a little more abundant.

Meet Dr. Jessica Lueck: business psychologist, burnout whisperer, and our newest board member! 💜
Dr. Jess builds healthy companies and careers for a living, which means she's basically a professional at spotting red flags before they become dumpster fires. (A skill we very much appreciate.)
She's joining Woman of Wonder because she's passionate about providing single mothers opportunities to upskill through education and career guidance. Dr. Jess believes career transitions can address generational disenfranchisement caused by lack of access, opportunity, and gender barriers—and she's here to help dismantle those barriers one scholarship at a time.
Fun facts about Dr. Jess:
🐱 She's happily married with three cats who apparently moonlight as burnout consultants on her social media (we're not saying the cats are licensed therapists, but we're not NOT saying that either)
👪 She's an aunt of many (which means she's mastered the art of being the cool one)
🎨 She loves glass art. Actually, all art. If it's creative and beautiful, she's here for it.
We're thrilled to have Dr. Jess on the board bringing her expertise, her passion for women's education, and—let's be honest—probably some solid advice from those three cats.
Welcome to the team, Dr. Jess! 🎉💜

12/01/2025

“I’m scared to hire…”

Recently, I’ve been hearing from business leaders and owners that they’re sweating their next hire feeling:
-unsure about delegating 🫤
-lacking confidence to make a decision 🤔
-confused by the market 🤨
-scared they’ll hire wrong 😑

They’re fully aware of the impact hiring will have on their growing team and business. 📈

They know the risk and the reward. 🏅

So, in a pool of applicants they second guess until they’ve lost clarity. 🌫️

Small businesses and entrepreneurs with limited resources especially feel the pressure to hire right because the alternative is costly on all fronts. 💸

What we know through our work is that there are ways to make this next big step easier by using a consistent process and assessment tools to provide less bias data and limit hiring angst. 😅

We focus on alignment of values and motivation because these things really matter when you’re trying to catalyze growth. ✅☑️

If you’re a small business leader trying to narrow down candidates or make the best hire for you by the end of the year, we can help, just message! 📥

11/25/2025

Here’s a sneak peak into part of my morning routine with Magic 😻

Every morning when I’m getting ready he comes into the bathroom for a drink of water directly from the sink. It’s one of his favorite things to do.🚰

For those who aren’t cat folks, it’s hard to get indoor kitties to consume enough water. They prefer it running so we have a pet fountain too. But this is fresher and it makes him feel special, I’m sure!

People are a lot like this, too.
I’m a firm believer that we drink more water when we are attracted to the vessel drinking out of and that the water is our preferred temp and taste. Otherwise it falls into the list of adult “have to’s” for so many. 🥱

My trick is ice water in colorful handmade glass vessels by and yes, Magic loves to drink from those too!

So, many of our body functions rely on adequate hydration and on a week like Thanksgiving we are putting everything into overdrive with sweets, hearty foods, and probably a few other things that aren’t great for us. 🤷‍♀️

Something nice you can do for yourself as Magic reminds us, is to stay hydrated this week! 💦

Happy Thanksgiving to those who celebrate. As a mixed kitty household we understand the complexity of this holiday and hold space for gratitude and grief and everything in between. 💕

11/21/2025

The cats are telling me to take a break from writing ✍️

Anyone else participating in “Novel November”? For those who don’t know, it’s a challenge to write a 50,000 word draft of anything, over the month of November. 😮‍💨

I’ve been focused and working on writing my next book, a non-dissertation business book on career and company health, that more than 12 people might make it through! (I don’t blame anyone academic writing is dry for me too!) 🥹

It would have helped if I started the challenge before half way though the month. But I didn’t know it was a thing - so I’m seeing how far I can get in that timeframe.

I have crossed the 15,000 word mark! 💪

After the many hours of sitting diligently by my side as I sat and typed in my trusty study chair to get to this point, the cats have now taken to stealing my spot! 😼

Namely KitKat our cow cat. He says I’m not delivering enough pets to receive enough purrs to benefit me.

He told me to “Purrrractice the advice in your book.” And then he settled in for a nap successfully evicting me (because who has the heart to disrupt an adorably sleeping cat?!)

Such a smart guy. 😻

11/19/2025

When you show up for a networking coffee and you’re the only one. 🤷‍♀️

Rush back home and get back to the TDL? 📚

Nah. 😮‍💨

Enjoy your coffee, the brightness of the morning sunshine on a cold day, the solitude. ☕️ ☀️

Moments like this these days are rare. 🍂

How are you finding a moment of peace today?

Take one on purpose.

10/18/2025

Mornings lately have a tighter routine 🫰

It’s cold 🥶 and we want to eat our breakfast, take a quick patrol of our catio, and get back inside where it’s cozy. 🔥

The time of year is here to change our rhythms, just as nature (and the cats) do. 🍂

While the cats are adjusting nicely to their versions of lowery energy and indoor activities, I’m nurturing my mind in the chair by the fire with courses and reading the latest research on burnout. 🤓

My husband is writing more and playing Elden Ring for the 2nd or 3rd time in his downtime. 🤓🤓

What habits shift for you as fall sets in and winter comes along? 🤔

09/30/2025

There’s a pep in our step as we catch a sun break between the fall rain showers and haze that has set in over the last week. 🌧️ ☀️

The cats are missing their backyard gardening time. 😞

Casey’s longing for his catnip plant is at an all time high. He usually darts across the lawn to the pot, eats it, and rubs his face all over it. The lying in it is a new and adorable feature. 😹

So, what can we take from this besides a giggle at the cute kitty?

The seasons are changing and it’s time for our habits that keep us healthy to shift as well. 🍃 🍂

How do you get the vitamin D and vital nutrients you need in the winter? 🍄‍🟫🥦🥝
How do you stay active when the outdoors are less of an option? 🧘‍♀️
What inside hobbies need to rotate in to help you keep your joy? 🧶

09/23/2025

How much of your true self do you share at work? 🎭

How much do you think is appropriate or healthy to share? 💕

Do you share with everyone, everything, or are you selective? 🤘

This idea of masking (not the COVID kind) and/or code-switching at work is a topic that has come up recently as people are feeling the stress of the fall routine and pressures to perform kick in. 🍂 🥵

Check out my latest blog for a few of my thoughts on the topic and how I explore and resolve this with coaching clients.

As always, if I can help you or someone you know navigate their career with more confidence and gas in their tank, please dm me.

www.jessicalueck.com/blog/masking-in-the-workplace-and-not-the-covid-kind