Jun 24, 2024 | assertiveness, boundaries, Business, communication, mental health, professional development, time management
Do you set expectations when you begin a new working relationship? I was chatting with a friend this morning. She’s in graduate school and about to start a new semester as a TA. The professor informed her she leaves a lot of things to the last minute and likes to “fly...
Jun 5, 2024 | assertiveness, boundaries, comfortable, communication, people pleasing, personal development, professional development
The other night, I was lying in bed solving the world’s problems. Alright, if I’m being honest, I was trying to visualize sheep I could count to get back to sleep. They had black faces, and they were wearing glasses and bowties. Apparently, I like my sheep...
Apr 29, 2024 | assertiveness, blog, boundaries, comfort zone, communication, mental health, personal development, professional development
Up until now, I’ve been writing blogs for the boundary-challenged. (Hopefully, this term doesn’t offend you. Trust me, I speak from experience.) But today, I’m speaking to a new audience. (Don’t worry, my boundary-challenged friend; you will benefit from this as...
Apr 17, 2024 | boundaries, communication, Entrepreneurial Skills, professional development
How much is too much “coffee?” No, this piece isn’t about caffeine. I wouldn’t dare suggest you give up your sustenance. We’re actually talking about boundaries around networking. If you’re an entrepreneur, a salesperson, represent a nonprofit, or have other interests...
Feb 12, 2024 | assertiveness, boundaries, communication, Entrepreneurial Skills, professional development
Sometimes, everyday experiences can teach us better boundaries. Last week, my phone rang. “Go to the door, but don’t open it,” my husband said. I was sitting in my office, which faces the backyard. Since Tom’s wedding vows specifically stated that he’d never fail to...
Dec 27, 2023 | goal setting, mental health, personal development, professional development, stress
The world is abuzz with talk of New Year’s Resolutions. This is the year we’ll: Get in shape Make more money Stop smoking Get greeting cards out on time Get organized Etc. Etc. Sure it is. I don’t mean to sound negative, but you’ve probably been making New...
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