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I know I overthink a lot. In fact, as we were working on this blog post, Linda and I spent entirely too much time overthinking our approach!
Because this is such a common challenge, let’s go deep and look at it all the way around.
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What Are the Ps...
I have battled perfectionism for the majority of my life. In fact, it was one of the many reasons I didn’t think I’d ever be cut out for parenthood. It was often repeated in my family of origin, “If you can’t do it right the first time, don’t bother ...
Self-sabotage. It's a term we often hear but may not fully understand. Yet, many of us have experienced its effects in our lives, sometimes without even realizing it. Let’s explore what self-sabotage is, how it manifests, and the root causes behind i...
With the busy life we all have today, finding a moment of genuine connection and understanding can feel like a rare and valuable gift. If you have people in your life who regularly give you this gift, be sure to tell them thank you.
What happens, th...
I asked Linda if she wanted to write a blog post about how procrastination affects productivity, and she said, “I could kick that one down the road a bit…” I love working with her so much.
But my motto is, “Done is good.” So - here we go.Â
How Does...
Conflict is an inevitable part of human interaction. Some are easy to handle, like deciding what to have for lunch, while others can be a bit trickier, like having difficult conversations. You know, those talks that make your heart race and your palm...
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