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Small Talk: Networking Tips for Young Professional Women
If you’re a young woman with aspirations of taking over the world (or at least – your industry), then building a strong professional network is an absolute must. And let’s be honest – networking isn’t easy… and sometimes, it can be a bit nerve-wracking.
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Corporate Calm: Strategies for Managing Stress in the Workplace
In all seriousness, finding ways to manage stress in the corporate world can be a challenge, but it’s also crucial for maintaining your sanity and achieving your goals. With now nearly twelve (12!) years of corporate life under my belt, I believe I have some experience in that department. Perhaps instead of learning through trial…
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Imposter Syndrome: Dealing w/ the Silent Critic
Imposter syndrome is caused by a combination of internal and external factors and it’s important to recognize that imposter syndrome is a common experience and that everyone feels like an imposter at times.
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Making Friends as a “Grown-up”
Friendship is easy when you aren’t worried too much about what anyone else thinks. Why is it all so much harder for all of us as adults?
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Moving On
I think the biggest reminder I can carry forward with me is that home is where you make it. And while I don’t know exactly what the future holds, I do know that home is anywhere I want it to be.
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Friends can break your heart, too
Can you recall a time a friendship you cherished came to a end? Maybe the relationship exploded with fiery fury over a misdoing or misunderstanding – or maybe it fizzled out over a longer period of time… drawn-out and distant, slowly fading into obscurity. Or, perhaps the most painful of circumstances, one can be simply…
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Book Review: So You’ve Been Publicly Shamed by Jon Ronson
The power of social media. It has the ability to connect us, help us, advance us, and very much hurt us. That fact has never been more apparent as we funnel ourselves into a new age and brand of public shaming – the main topic of Jon Ronson’s book.
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Book Review: Atomic Habits by James Clear
As the halfway point of what’s been, so far, a roller coaster of a year (some would argue an endless plunge) approached, I sought out something to read that wasn’t riddled with unfortunate news. I reached for several different books, but often found myself having that same sinking feeling in my stomach… I couldn’t get…
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The Art of Managing Deadlines
If you’ve ever had a job or gone to school in any capacity, you’ve come to know deadlines and the chaos they can reap on your psyche. With a million distractions programed into the smartphone that rarely leaves our hands, it’s easier than ever to miss them.
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3 Cities You Must Visit in Ireland
I recently made a poll with some of the places I’ve loved visiting most, asking where you would like to visit. Ireland was the overwhelming winner, overall! Hopefully this will inspire you to plan your next visit!
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