Category: Blog
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Someone Throw Shade at Work? Try This.
Snarky comments aren’t new to the workplace. You’ve probably heard, “Oh great, another meeting that could’ve been an email,” more times than you can count. Even worse? Overhearing a colleague take jabs at your process, your ideas—or your leadership. So how do you handle sarcastic, or downright rude, remarks at work? Here are three ways to respond with…
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Escape the Negativity Spiral
Picture this: You’ve spent weeks preparing for a big presentation. You walk out of the room, and instead of feeling accomplished, your mind zeroes in on every tiny mistake. Sound familiar? It’s human nature to dwell on what went wrong. Think about feedback—how often do we fixate on the one critical comment while brushing past…
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“Let Them” at Work
Welcome to 2025! Over the “break,” I enjoyed long walks with my family and devoured podcasts, including Mel Robbins’ episode about the Let Them Theory. If you’re not acquainted with Mel, she’s an author and podcast host with many down-to-earth but revelatory ideas. She describes “Let them” as “a life-changing mindset hack.” Who doesn’t want to…
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How to Handle Potentially Triggering Conversations
Have you ever needed to have a conversation that could trigger a strong reaction? Whether it’s delivering feedback at work or discussing a contentious topic with a friend, these situations can be challenging. Recently, I was asked for advice on this very issue. Take a look at these strategies I recommended for handling potentially triggering…
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The Courage to Say No: Protecting Your Energy and Priorities
If you’re like me, you may find it hard to say no (to anyone other than your pup or toddler!). Over the past year, I’ve intentionally worked on setting boundaries, and it’s not always easy. This is why I enjoyed a recent Hidden Brain episode that supports doing just that. But first, why is saying…
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Feeling Cynical? Connect!
It’s easy to be cynical these days, but what’s the impact on your well-being? Here are some ways to shift your outlook.
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Summertime Learning?
Summer is here! Get ready to explore how you can evolve, explore, ideate, and experiment to become a lifelong learner.
