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Wasted time on the wrong career track?
Regret of wasted time on the wrong career track? Good news: When people find their truer path, they see that nothing was wasted. Why + stories.
5 Money Archetypes from a Highly Sensitive Money Coach and CFP
HSP money coach, Diana Yañez, shares what can be helpful when dealing with money, in ways that align with your own values and needs. Her conscious approach to money, using archetypes from nature, can help with reducing stress for decisions around career, business, saving, and giving.
What did you want to be when you grew up? (Career Clues)
What did you want to be? Still wondering? There might be career clues in those early dreams, with a few flaws to watch out for. Here’s what I wanted to be and how it had clues in it for me.
Career Change Amidst Bumpy Times or Wait It Out?
Considering a career change now or wait out a bad job market? Discover practical insights to help you move forward even in uncertain times.
Best TED Talks for Introverts and HSPs with Big Hearts
Introverts and highly sensitive people (HSPs) have our own way of seeing the world, and we need our kind of inspiration and guidance. I’m collected some good TED talks here that support our needs.
Riding Life’s Waves, While Running a Business. What’s Helping Me.
These are bumpy times in my family and in the world, and I’ve had to think about how to manage my business amidst it all. Here’s what’s been helping me.
Truth: There is nothing to fix about you. It’s just about allowing.
I find myself saying this truth to myself and others a lot. It’s been a good guidepost for choosing what to do. It means I’m not broken. I don’t have to squash myself to do things someone else’s way.
For instance I don’t need an extrovert mask to be successful as an introvert. I can do things my way including marketing my business in ways that fit who I am, that actually feel good to me. And so much more. I feel so free when I remember and live by this one message.
There is NOT one perfect career path for you. There are many options.
It will keep you stuck if you think you have to “find the perfect career for me.” It’s scary to think of making a wrong choice again. There’s a better way to find what will work for you.
There is not one perfect career path for you. There are actually *many* good options that could feel right for you! I’ll explain what I’ve discovered.
Giving away too much for free in your business? (Probably not)
When you need to earn more, it might feel hard to keep giving away more time for free, but that’s the main thing you gotta do to grow. It’s useful for so many reasons, like a win-win. But it can go too far. I explain some useful and not useful ways here, and what works for me.
12 Most Common Challenges Introvert or HSP Business Owners Face
Introverts and highly sensitive people (HSPs) can be great at business, and we have our challenges too. An inside view on the most common challenges we face + how we overcome them. With case studies.
