My name is Linda and I have been working as both executive and administrative roles as well as event management roles for over two decades. I have always loved organizing ever since I was a little girl and I think that is why I chose this career. I have really enjoyed and loved both these roles and worlds and I have learned so many skills and met so many amazing people throughout the years. I have always loved organizing ever since I was a little girl and I think that is why I chose this career. Both the administrative and the event management world are all about organizing.
I have been loving the fact that I have been able to constantly learn new tools in the digital world throughout the years, but at the same time, I am that person who gets excited about cool pens, stick-it notes or cool journals, planners or calendars and writing something with my own hands. I see the greatness in both.
There have been some downsides to these too unfortunately. As a person who always aims for perfection and makes plans for a-b-c-d for all the possible things that can happen and prepare for anything possible, it can take a toll on you. It has taken a toll on me throughout the years. I don’t know if it is the midlife crisis/empty nest or my ADHD that has made it a lot harder to be able to do those 16 hour days constantly. Event planning is considered to be the third most stressful job in the world (https://www.pcma.org/3rd-most-stressful-job-event-planning/), and I do understand why. No one can take away my love for events (and I am not leaving them), but it has become clear to me that I need to make some changes in my life, and change my focus a little, so that I can make my work-life balance more sustainable.
Yes, you guessed it. I have had few burnouts. Burnouts have several symptoms, but the three main ones include:
- Chronic exhaustion
- Detachment and Cynicism
- Reduced Performance and Efficiency.
Unfortunately this is the case for many people around middle age. You have already established some career, you might have small or older children, you have a lot going on at work and you are at the stage where you end up putting yourself last, both at work and at home. I had a tough couple of years in my personal life and I almost didn’t make it. This reflected on my work life as well, trying to desperately exceed and keep my normal levels at work, but I was burning candle on both ends.
For that reason, I needed to do something else, make a change. So I created LINDIQ, so that others in similar situations would have a place where you can get both tips and tools on how to move ahead in your career or make a change all together. I want to help others to succeed and use the knowledge that I have gained throughout the years. I know starting something new or learning new skills can be quite daunting and scary sometimes, but that is what I am here for.
I am hoping you will join me on this journey towards empowerment, growth, and meaningful connections. This space will be all about positivity, diversity, inclusion, honesty, and authenticity, and a safe place where every voice is heard, every experience is celebrated, and every individual is valued.
Are you in a similar stage in your life?