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Don’t Get Defensive, Get Defective

How to Turn Feedback into Your Superpower In my last blog post, I wrote about giving feedback and how to make it useful and to the point.  In today’s piece I want to look at the other side of the coin: how to receive feedback or criticism.  This includes performance reviews at work, critiques from […]

The Judgement Trap

Why Curiosity is the Key to Stronger Relationships Have you ever felt misunderstood by someone close to you? Or maybe you’ve been on the other side, judging a friend’s decision without fully understanding their perspective. We all fall into the trap of judgement sometimes, but it can be a real barrier to strong, healthy relationships. […]

The Gift of “I Don’t Know”: Why Uncertainty Can Be Your Greatest Ally

Have you ever felt stuck trying to solve a problem? You turn it over in your mind, considering every angle, but all you draw a blank. The dreaded “I don’t know” hangs heavy in the air. This feeling of uncertainty can be frustrating, like hitting a dead end owhen you are trying to find a […]

Navigating Self-Doubt: Cultivating Well-being Amidst Success

In a world that often equates success with relentless hustle and unyielding ambition, it’s not uncommon to hear high achievers whisper doubts like, “Do I truly deserve this?” or wonder, “Am I worthy of such happiness in my relationship?” These questions are more than mere reflections; they’re indicative of a psychological phenomenon known as imposter […]

Embracing the Great Truth: Life is Difficult

Life is difficult. This is a great truth, one of the greatest truths. It is a great truth because once we truly see this truth, we transcend it. Once we truly know that life is difficult – once we truly understand and accept it – then life is no longer difficult. Because once it is […]

Finding Balance: Short-Term Coping Strategies for Everyday Stress

Have you ever found yourself in a situation where, despite your achievements, you feel undeserving? Maybe it’s that promotion you received at work or the loving relationship you’re in – yet, you can’t shake off the feeling that you don’t belong. This internal conflict between our self-concept and our accomplishments can lead to increased stress […]

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