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How Do You Define Success for YOURSELF? (And Why It Matters)

The societal definition of success can create a sense of failure if we don’t take a fresh look and define success for ourselves. This is true especially for introverts and sensitives who might feel alienated by the typical definition. Here’s how not knowing my own definition of success steered me wrong at first, plus more clarity of why it matters to your own path, and where to begin to define success for yourself.

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Unhappy at Work? Wrong Field, Wrong Place, or Is It Me? What To Do.

If you feel drained and unhappy at work, something needs to change. But what? Here’s how to know. First of all, it’s not YOU. The stress is real and wants to be heard.

Are you hating your job but not sure why or what to do? (And what if it pays well?) Let’s talk about this.

There are so many pieces to this conundrum and it can feel overwhelming. In this post, I outline some pieces to consider and in what order.

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Will AI replace writing-related work?

There are many career options for writers, even with AI is a disrupting force. I’m not convinced AI will replace human writing work. Here’s why + what to consider as you might reposition your writing services and skills.

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Introversion and Sensitivity Are Business Assets

For years, I assumed my introversion and sensitivity were obstacles I had to work around in life and business. I had absorbed a widespread belief: that introverts and highly sensitive people (HSPs) need to overcome their nature to succeed. I now know the opposite is true: these natural traits are business assets.
Here’s what I did to lean on my introversion and sensitivity which made my business work. Then I outline 4 foundational pillars that have helped me and my clients.

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Is your career too draining?

It might not feel like it right now, but work can be energizing and fulfilling, even for introverts and HSPs. There is a way. Here are 3 paths to find your way to your right career path.

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