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Learn to (Effectively) Suffer
Suffering, defined as ‘the state of undergoing pain, distress, or hardship,’ is an inevitable part of life. We can never fully prepare for all the…
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Citizenship is not a right. It’s a privilege.
Nearly 250 years ago, on July 4th, the original 13 colonies of the United States declared their independence from England. Since that glorious day, many Americans…
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“Not Yet”: Moving Past Credentials to the Power of Potential
After a very logical and calculated assessment, my husband declares that it’s not going to work (‘it’ being my most recent home project idea). To…
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Beyond Burnout: The Power of Educational Interventions
Books have been written, studies have been done, and articles are circulated in mass. ‘Burnout’ is a buzzword these days, and whether you’ve experienced it…
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Prospect Theory: How We Undervalue Change and Overestimate Failure in the Pursuit of Meaningful Work
In the dizzying landscape of career choices, finding meaningful work often feels like playing with a stacked deck where the odds are not in your…
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Why Motivation Isn’t a Stable Personality Trait & How to Thrive Anyway
Some days I wake up feeling like I can conquer the world. I am motivated to check off all the tasks on my to-do list,…
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13 Professional Facts About Me
I don’t gravitate towards the spotlight and the work I do doesn’t come with a ‘praise me’ tag. In both professional and personal settings, I…
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Mundane to Marvelous: It’s Time to Try Something New
In the whirlwind of everyday life, we often find ourselves stuck in routines. Habits, even if they don’t necessarily enrich our lives, keep us comfortable.…
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Embracing Quiet Brilliance: Celebrating the Strengths of Introverts and HSPs in the Workplace
In a world that celebrates extroversion and boldness, the quieter strengths of introverts and Highly Sensitive People (HSPs) may go unnoticed or be undervalued. As…
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Facing Our Fears
Change is a big, sometimes overwhelming, slightly sticky, wonderfully chaotic mess. The good news is that change often leads to a more dynamic and expansive…
