“I only have soft skills, and they aren’t valued.” (Myth)
So-called soft skills are more valuable than you realize and I mean valued in the decent paying job market! Here’s some proof and what helps.
Career and Purpose
Career Transition Feels Impossible? Reality Check for Introverts and HSPs
People often feel like career or self-employment transition is impossible, but that’s mostly based on a misunderstanding. Here’s the secret to make it more feasible, especially for introverts and HSPs.
The Most Important Skill for Success in Life and Work (You Have It!)
Our stressed brains often get stuck on the thought “I don’t know how.” And it stops progress and momentum far too often. However, you’ve already got what it takes to get around that, but you might not remember to use it. It’s the most important skill for success: an attitude of “I can figure it out.” How to activate it.
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.
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.
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.
Career Guide for HSP Extroverts (HSE)
If you are a highly sensitive person (HSP) and an extrovert, a lot of general career guidance doesn’t quite fit. You might feel pulled (or pushed toward) more extrovert-oriented career roles, but the sensitive soul part of you needs more calming and spaciousness. It can feel confusing until you learn a few simple things and where to look for bringing it all together.
My Year-end Reflection Questions and Answers
My year-end reflection questions (and answers) to capture the progress, gratitudes, and lessons. The year view has been a restorative process for me.
That big bout of low confidence about work 😓
When your job, your career, or your business isn’t going the way you’d like, low self-confidence can get kicked up, and that’s normal for anyone. But so hard too! Like a gut punch.
Recovering your confidence can be faster than you think, even before the work situation changes.
That negative feedback loop of low self-worth can really hang on, but a little shifting can start a positive feedback loop.
I’ve got some simple starting places for you, especially geared for highly sensitive souls who might have built up a lot of pressure inside.
