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Fun fact: I frequently have no idea what I’m doing. No matter what field you’re in or what you’ve done with your career so far, there’s always a bit of working it out as you go — problem-solving in the field when you’re presented with something you didn’t necessarily expect or working confidently even when […] More
The other day I was just casually going about my business, scrolling through my Twitter newsfeed, and suddenly stumbled onto an article about the horns that are growing out of the back of people’s necks from looking down at their phones so much??? So, yeah, this is #2019. After a solid minute of horrified fascination, I […] More
As a successful professional who always meets her deadlines and never misses the opportunity to celebrate a coworker’s birthday (because cookies), it’s safe to say that you’re dedicated to your job. While your career doesn’t have to define your identity, it’s a detail that helps describe your life, and you’ve worked hard to be proud of yours. In […] More
I can’t remember the last January that I didn’t make a New Year’s Resolution. Perhaps it’s the optimist in me, emerging blearily from the excesses of the festive season, when anything is seemingly possible. Perhaps it’s simply the fact that I’ve spent a little bit too much time with my family by then, and need […] More
In your 20s, you may have loved going out and relishing the fact that you could legally enjoy a drink or have a night out on the town with friends a few years ago, but now you just want to come home, put on your comfiest clothing, and curl up with a book or your […] More
Grief is a heavy burden to bear — a burden that lasts much longer than the typical bereavement leave offered by employers. Grieving a loved one can take a toll in all areas of your life, but particularly at work. When surveyed, 75 percent of employees who were grieving reported that their performance at work […] More
Recently, I was strolling through my neighborhood listening to one of Oprah’s Super Soul Conversation podcast episodes (is there a better way to chase away the Sunday blues?!). The guest was Elizabeth Gilbert. Yes, the Elizabeth Gilbert of Eat Pray Love fame; the Elizabeth Gilbert that has inspired us all to follow Big Magic and […] More
One of the pure banes of adulthood are the dreaded Sunday Scaries. Typically followed by a blissfully unaware weekend, the Sunday Scaries begin to creep into your mind on a Sunday morning, fully setting up shop and wreaking havoc by the afternoon. They bring with them feelings of intense doom, despair, and usually a little […] More
