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EPISODE · Jan 16, 2026 · 31 MIN

Ep #151 - Stress-Free 2026 Career Resolutions for Overachievers

from Breaking Free from the Grind · host Amelia Noël

What if your 2026 career resolutions didn’t require more hustle—just better alignment? And what if your biggest “level up” this year comes from what you eliminate, not what you add?In this episode you’ll learn:Why overachievers set stressful goals (vacuum goals, broken-foundation goals, and “do everything” goals) and how to avoid all three traps.How to build stress-free career resolutions by starting with identity + values outside of work, then ruthlessly eliminating what’s not working.A simple 3-step framework to choose one needle-moving career goal, define your “why,” and set a realistic “by when” to stay committed without burnout.Enroll in BFG: Want to eliminate stress, self-doubt, and overworking to be more effective, feel better, and create sustainable success in your demanding corporate career? Schedule a free consult here to find out how you can get started in my Breaking Free from the Grind 1:1 coaching program.Take the 3-minute BFG quiz here to find out which mindset - Overachiever, Overthinker, People Pleaser, Impostor, or Perfectionist - is preventing you from creating sustainable success at work. Your results will reveal your biggest trap and how to break free for good. About AmeliaAmelia Noel is a Master Certified Coach, podcast host, corporate workshop facilitator, and creator of the Breaking Free from the Grind coaching program. After spending over a decade of her career working on Wall Street at a top investment bank and as a global strategy consultant to Fortune 100 companies, Amelia now helps professionals working demanding corporate careers eliminate stress, self-doubt, and overworking so they can break free from the grind and create sustainable success in their careers.Connect with Ameliawww.amelianoelcoaching.comIG: @breakingfreefromthegrindLinkedIn: Amelia Noel 

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What if your 2026 career resolutions didn’t require more hustle—just better alignment? And what if your biggest “level up” this year comes from what you eliminate, not what you add? In this episode you’ll learn: Why overachievers set stressful goals (vacuum goals, broken-foundation goals, and “do everything” goals) and how to avoid all three traps.How to build stress-free career resolutions by starting with identity + values outside of work, then ruthlessly eliminating what’s not working.A si...

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