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What If Your Career Ideas Feel Impossible?
This is a common question. My answer is that you don’t even know what’s realistic or not until you explore some more. I have the kind of brain that thinks there is always a way to do something you love. Even if you don’t think like that, stay with me for a moment.
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My 15 Favorite Books for Caring Introverted Women
Like many introverts, I love books and sharing my book recommendations. Here are some books that I think other introverts will enjoy – especially heart-centered women. Everything from career and business and soulful inspiration, to novels with introverted women as main characters you’ll love.
If you’re tired of hearing “Why are you so quiet?”
If you’re an introvert or a highly sensitive person, you’ve probably heard this question a zillion times. Let’s talk about some ways to respond with a good comeback. But first, there’s nothing wrong with quiet!
Should I Let Intuition Run My Life? My Business?
Intuition has played a key role in my business decisions. I’m exploring how much intuitive decision making can be done in practical safe ways. Self-trust takes practice, and it’s worth cultivating. It can be so magical too. I share some magical stories here.
My Social Media Sabbatical: Nourishing My Mind, Body, and Soul.
I wrote this at the outset of a social media break and described all the amazing surprising benefits from that time off. Later I added the outcome.
The Introvert’s Easy Path To Going For It… Without Getting Overwhelmed
How to prevent yourself from feeling overwhelmed at work or with career goals, etc. This video will give you a shift in thinking that brings relief now.
Introverts Often Hate Meetings. > Meeting Survival Tips for Introverts
Why meetings are hard for introverts, how to make introvert-friendly meetings, and a few tips to survive the not-so-fun meetings. (This is a classic concern for introverts. It’s not you. It’s bad meetings.)
4 Tips for How Introverts Can Have More Ease in Online Discussions
Real-life question and answer on dealing with required online discussions at work that felt so awkward for this introvert. Includes: introverts strengths for online discussions, 4 key tips to make online interactions easier.
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Are You a SOLOpreneur or a SOULpreneur?
Solopreneur describes a one-person business, but that word can feel lonely and cold, and make you feel drained. SOULpreneur moves you into more alignment. It’s about being heart-centered in business and still having income too. 10 signs of being in SOULpreneur mode.
How Do I Cope with Conflict and Speaking Up at Meetings as an Introvert?
Ack, conflict. Tough for most of us. And at work with all that pressure? Or in a community group where you care so much but then we can’t get along? Tips for Introverts on how to make it easier.
