Oh, These Poignant Holidays… and Now This Too.
I find the holidays are more complicated and exhausting this year. It’s humbling. Here’s a dose of compassion for all of us.
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Work that Helps the “Greater Good”? How About Good for Your Well-being at the Same Time?
I believe it can all come together, and I believe it’s needed for burnout prevention. But how, when it seems so hard to do? I’ll explain.
Having a Big Heart Can Also Mean Big Exhaustion. Start with Grounding.
My clients and I have big hearts (naturally empathetic), which means we automatically care about people and how it’s going in the world all around
Managing the Whirlwind of Feelings in a Whirlwind World
Dear Val: “Sometimes feeling all this stuff in the world and in my own life, and the people around me can feel like too much.
Empathy Overwhelm? Finding Words and Answers Amidst Darkness
I originally wrote this post in December 2012 after a school shooting. Ouch, it hurts still to say those words. And I came back here
The Introvert’s Path from Pain to Confidence
First of all, you can be a confident introvert. But many introverts have concerns about confidence and I’ll explain why and what to do about
Stress-free Sustainable Self-employment: Possible?
I’m noticing a common thread about people’s perspective on self-employment, including within the responses to a survey I ran. People make a direct association between
When Something Feels Too Big for You, What To Do
If you find yourself leaning back when it comes to a challenge, this personal story and explanation about fear and courage might help.
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