Have you ever had one of those difficult coworkers who took credit for your accomplishments? You know the type—slick, loud, often the manager’s favorite. I imagine we’ve all had our share—in part because just one feels like way more than enough. But what can you do if there’s one in your workplace, stealing all…
Feel like a fraud? You’re not alone!
A lot of the people I work with struggle with feeling like frauds, even in the face of measurable success. The good (?) news from my perspective is that the people most likely to feel this way are the highest achievers, a phenomenon that was observed in women as early as 1978! A friend…
Self-Care During Difficult times
It’s been quite a few days, hasn’t it? It’s important to remember to take care of yourself, especially when things are hard.
Bad Boss Tips
Working for a bad boss is SO frustrating and so hard! I’ve been there too. I don’t have any easy answers for you, but I do have some tips.
You really shouldn’t hate your job
You shouldn’t hate your job. Which is not to say it’s your fault if you do—we’ve all gotten a lot of mixed messages about work, and most of us have internalized many of those messages without even realizing it. So please allow me to restate that: you should not hate your job. If you do,…
Applying for Jobs
Tips on keeping your sanity while you apply.
Self-care during quarantine
Well, it’s now been roughly 11 months since we all started our quarantine. How’s yours going? Are you maintaining a semblance of sanity? I’ve been limiting my outings to the necessities: grocery shopping, medical visits, wellness checks for the pooch. In the warmer months, I was able to do some backyard wine visits with friends,…
Perfectionism: Not Your Friend
So stop seeking it!
Stop seeking perfection
Trying to be perfect is a trap a lot of us fall into, but it’s definitely not healthy. Trying to be perfect is a trap a lot of us fall into, but it’s definitely not healthy. Of course you want your application materials to be free of typos and errors, and naturally you want…
Do-Nothing Days
As the old mindfulness saying goes, don’t just do something, sit there! Plan some days to have no plans.