If you feel like your hard work is only rewarded with more work, and you're tired of feeling drained and resentful, this episode will give you the clarity and tools to reclaim your time and energy. You'll learn how to break free from the cycle of overdelivering and start building a career and life that truly sustains you.

Are you caught in the overdelivering trap? It’s that exhausting cycle where your 200% effort has become the new 100% expectation, leaving you on the fast track to burnout. In this episode of "Work it, Live it, Own it!", work-life harmony strategist SaCola Lehr dives deep into one of the biggest challenges facing women today: how to stop overdelivering without feeling like you're failing.

Drawing on powerful research and real-world stories, SaCola uncovers the psychological drivers behind why we overwork, from high-achiever syndrome to people-pleasing, and reveals the true cost of this unsustainable pace. This isn't just about managing your time; it's about reclaiming your life. Learn three actionable strategies to reset expectations, set healthy boundaries, and shift your mindset from proving your worth to owning your worth. This conversation is your first step toward achieving true work-life harmony and building a sustainable path to success.

• The Psychology of Overdelivering: Understand the three key reasons you fall into the trap of overworking, including high-achiever syndrome, people-pleasing, and tying your identity to your job. (03:15)

• The True Cost of Burnout: Discover the hidden costs of constantly overdelivering, from career resentment to the physical and mental toll it takes on your life outside of work. (08:45)

• Strategy 1: The “Strategic Under-delivery” Experiment: A practical, low-risk way to test your assumptions and recalibrate what a “good job” really means without compromising your career. (12:30)

• Strategy 2: Introduce “Friction and Framing”: Learn exact scripts and phrases to use when you get a new request, allowing you to manage your workload strategically instead of defaulting to “yes.” (16:50)

• Strategy 3: The “It’s Just a Job” Mindset Shift: Actionable steps to begin untangling your self-worth from your job performance and build a compelling life outside of your career. (21:10)

• Redefining Success: How to shift your definition of success from external achievements to internal peace and sustainable work-life integration. (24:00)

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SaCola sits down with Dr. JaNee' Mobley, a wife, mother, coach, and strategist, who rebuilt her life after homelessness, repossession, financial collapse, and public assistance.

With vulnerability and strength, Dr. JaNee' Mobley shares how she turned her lowest moment into a launching pad by reshaping her mindset, taking aligned action, and stepping boldly into purpose. She introduces her transformational framework: Mindset → Message → Marketing, and delivers practical strategies you can apply today to turn ideas into momentum.

If you've ever felt stuck, afraid to act, or unsure how to turn vision into execution, this episode will remind you what's possible when belief and action collide.

• Feed your faith, starve your fear.
• Awareness is the beginning of transformation.
• You don’t need money to start, but you do need a mindset shift.
• Your purpose is always connected to serving someone else.
• Consistency comes from intention + clarity + action.
• Your environment influences your elevation — be selective.

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In this final episode of the Suck it Up, Go-it-Alone series, SaCola Lehr addresses the hidden dangers and immense challenges of excessive self-reliance and the habit of 'sucking it up' alone. She revisits three key energy drainers: fear of confrontation, misguided optimism, and persistent availability, and highlights how these combine to create a cycle of burnout and disconnection from what truly matters. The episode is a call to action, providing five practical steps designed to break this cycle and help listeners move from merely surviving to thriving in both their work and personal lives.

SaCola offers actionable strategies such as journaling to identify areas of overwhelm, speaking honestly to trusted individuals to break isolation, setting and practicing clear boundaries, and protecting daily energy through intentional self-care. She emphasizes the importance of small consistent actions over time and encourages listeners to be patient and compassionate with themselves throughout this journey. The episode aims to empower women, especially those balancing work, family, and caregiving roles, to reclaim their wellbeing, foster authentic relationships, and live a more energized, supported, and joyful life.

• Chronic Burnout: The episode tackles the pervasive issue of burnout, especially among self-reliant women who feel the pressure to handle everything on their own.
• Fear of Confrontation: Listeners will learn how the fear of difficult conversations leads to resentment and emotional exhaustion.
• Misguided Optimism: The show explores how hoping others will step up without clear communication fuels disappointment and isolation.
• Constant Availability: The episode highlights the mental drain of being always on and available to others.

• Journal for Clarity: Discover how honest journaling can reveal unsustainable patterns and areas of overcommitment.
• Speak Your Truth: Learn why sharing your struggles with a trusted person is a powerful step toward breaking the cycle of isolation.
• Set Small Boundaries: Get practical advice on setting small, manageable boundaries in key areas of your life.
• Practice Your Scripts: The episode provides guidance on drafting and practicing clear, kind, and firm scripts for setting boundaries.

"Sucking it up and going alone isn't a badge of honor. It's a recipe for exhaustion, resentment, and burnout."

"Thriving means setting loving boundaries that protect your wellbeing. It means speaking up for your needs with confidence and kindness."

"You deserve a life where your energy, your presence and your joy is not just afterthoughts, but protected, cherished, and thriving."

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