Trying to please everyone feels very noble. Yet who does it really serve? In fact, how often does it cause harm by leading to group-thinking instead of thinking for yourself? Better sometimes to set boundaries and to stick with them. This helps others and yourself though it may be harder in the moment.
How is it possible that with all the people in the world inventing new things, there are still new ways to create? New ways to merge and to come up with creative new ideas. We can always be evolving to offer or make something new. Have fun creating new tastes in the kitchen, or find [...]
As a business owner it is amazing how many other businesses I can and do support. I currently have about 10 different software subscriptions. And I often have occasion to buy gifts for clients or community members who referred my services. This purchasing power means that I can decide on a regular basis who and [...]
What is your ideal role at this point in time in your life? Some people do best supporting others with clear direction. Others are better big picture thinkers. And others would rather do the nitty-gritty and not work so much with other people. Your best role may change throughout the period of your life. It [...]
It is easy to get caught up in thinking that those we work with expect us to have all the answers. In reality, showing that you care about them and will work hard to find the right answers and solutions in their best interests is really what they want. A desire for learning is one [...]
So many solutions are literally right in front of us and we just don't know it. I recently switched email providers and I couldn't find the undo button when drafting an email. I got frustrated and emailed asking where it was, and letting them know they should provide an undo option if it didn't exist! [...]
Boreout is a fancy new term for being bored at work, and an employee recently prevailed in a lawsuit - receiving a payout of about $45K USD from his employer for not giving him enough work to keep him engaged. While this may seem absurd, if you have been bored at work you may have [...]
We all have something that makes us uncomfortable around other people. Too fat too thin too ugly too short too tall. Think about what makes you most self-conscious around other people. Think about the energy you expend worrying. And yet do you really care what others think deep down? Is all that time spent worrying [...]
I have heard discussions about privilege in the context of "it is my privilege that I can talk back to police and not be injured as a result." But in what universe should it be a privilege to be treated with basic dignity and respect? Yes, it is good to be aware of, but let's [...]
Helping others can be a pain. Sometimes doing the 'right thing' means going out of our way at inconvenience to ourselves. But what really is the alternative? Do you want to be the person who leaves the lost credit card on the street unsure who will pick it up? Do you want to always focus [...]
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