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The Importance of Embracing Emotions (Including Anger)

Embracing our emotions can be challenging.  When it comes to finding healthy ways to feel and even express our anger, specifically, the stakes can feel even higher. We often think of anger as something to be ashamed of, avoided, or hidden. However, learning how to feel and express our anger in healthy ways is an […]

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Don’t Take Yourself Too Seriously

I tend to take myself a bit too seriously at times, especially when I get stressed, irritated, or scared.  How about you? I’ve noticed that sometimes taking myself too seriously not only makes me less effective in dealing with a difficult situation, but it also causes the difficulty itself, or at the very least exacerbates […]

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This, Too, Shall Pass

This, too, shall pass. It is a saying we hear often. People will say it to us when we are going through something difficult, and while there is profound truth and wisdom in this mantra, it can also be tricky. We must be careful about when and how we say this phrase to others and […]

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The Importance of Asking for Help

As much as we love to lend our support and help others, many of us find asking for help awkward or uncomfortable.  How can we shift our mindset on what it means about us when we’re willing to reach out to others? When we ask people for their time, feedback, or support in a gracious […]

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Love Your “Flaws”

If you’re anything like me, you’ve probably spent more time than you’d like to admit trying to “fix” your “flaws.” Although I may pretend otherwise, many of my goals, desires, and even my motivation to grow and change has often come from a deep place of insecurity within me – thinking that if I could […]

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The Power of Patience

Patience is powerful. It can help us persevere, reduce stress, and overcome challenges. Patience may be a virtue, but it’s something I often find challenging. How about you? Given the pace, uncertainty, and intensity of life and work these days, I don’t think I’m alone in the struggle to be patient.   But why can it […]

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Keep Your Head in the Clouds and Your Feet on the Ground

Do you struggle with finding life balance? Do you struggle to ground yourself and stay focused? The saying “keep your head in the clouds, and your feet on the ground” is something my dad used to say. While I’ve heard this saying many times (and have always thought it was pretty corny and cheesy), I’ve […]

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The Trap of Comparison with Others

How often do you compare yourself to others? If you’re anything like me and most of the people I know and work with, you probably compare yourself to others more than you’d like to admit.  And, as you may have noticed (like I have), this comparison process never seems to feel good or work well. […]

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The Power of Forgiveness

The power of forgiveness is so important for our relationships, teams, and overall well-being. But it can be difficult, especially these days.   Resentment doesn’t serve us.  As the saying goes, “holding a grudge is like drinking poison and expecting the other person to die.” We are the ones taking the poison in and somehow think […]

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The Difficulty and Necessity of Accountability

I have a bit of a love-hate relationship with accountability. Similar to feedback, I know how important it is for us to hold ourselves and others accountable. It’s so essential to effectively embrace accountability ourselves and within our teams. It benefits us, our teams, and everyone around us.  And yet, it can be scary. Why […]

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