We live in one stressful, fast-paced world. And boy is our mental health taking a toll. I myself battle with feeling swamped and discouraged at times. The things I struggle with today are different than what they were ten+ years ago, but they're nevertheless still hard. Perhaps you can relate. So, how can we cope when we feel overwhelmed and deflated? Before we dive into … [Read more...]
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15 Solutions If You’re Feeling Unappreciated At Work
We've all had bad days at work that we just couldn't wait to be over. Things are never easy all the time. But if you find yourself having way more bad days than good, and you feeling unappreciated at work on top of all that, then you've got serious problems to address. And fast! I've had all types of bosses in my career, and fortunately most of them have been great. But if … [Read more...]
When It’s Okay To Stop Helping Someone
Today, I'm throwing together some personal thoughts on when it's okay to stop helping someone. I'm in a dark place tonight and am giving myself permission to let go. I need to focus on me and heal. Long story short, I got into another completely unnecessary, but nonetheless very real and unpleasant fight with my mother today. She's been verbally abusive to me for over a year … [Read more...]
Another Chance To Improve
The new year snuck up on me. I totally forgot it was New Year's Eve until 10pm on the 31st. And now here I am 30 minutes into 2024 scrambling to throw together my list of goals for the new year. I've been compiling a list of them on my phone over the past couple weeks. But am only just now sitting down to formalize my thoughts. I've been largely preoccupied with copyediting … [Read more...]
Finding Answers to “What Inspires You?”
A common interview question is "What inspires you?" Interviews are not the best time to delve into deep personal issues. So, most people respond with dry, uncreative answers like "my parents," or "being able to learn new things." Don't worry about how you may have answered "What inspires you?" in the past. I want you to think about how you would answer that … [Read more...]