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A Guide to Surviving Burnout, Part 2 – Learn to Recover from Burnout

When I'm burned out, I take some rest, make some difficult decisions, and then gain a little inspiration to boost myself back into a (manageable) routine.

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A Guide to Surviving Burnout, Part 1 – Learn to Identify Burnout

I've experienced burnout several times. Here are the signs I've learned to watch out for. When I see them, I know I need to make a change.

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How I Learned to Stop Approaching Conversations as Contests

In my day-to-day life, I feel a lot of anxiety around conversation. With mindfulness practices, I'm learning to be calm, relaxed, and more articulate.

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For More Effective Decision Making, First Align on Underlying Principles

A smart, passionate group can spend hours debating the pros and cons of different options. But what if you started by aligning on a few principles?

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Four Tips for Surviving Full-Time Remote Work with a Toddler

We're all working in unusual circumstances — our kids need some understanding, and so do we. Here's how I'm making it work with a toddler at home.

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Coronavirus, Running, and How I Learned to Let Competitiveness Go

It can feel like we're always competing with ourselves. Here's how the pandemic taught me to find balance by letting my inner competitiveness go.

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Weathering Pandemic Life with Design Thinking at Home

Home life getting tense? Need to build consensus in a group of friends or family? Try design thinking! These exercises build trust and empathy.

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Why You Should Embrace Ontological Humility at Work

We don't see the true reality, and neither does anyone else. When we accept this, we become better teammates, better leaders, and better people.

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Staying (Digitally) Safe During COVID-19 – Four Steps to Personal Cyber Security

Cyber threats and scams have escalated during the COVID-19 pandemic. Here are are some tips and advice on what you can do to stay secure.

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Becoming a Developer/Mom after a Five-Year Hiatus

How do you re-enter the fast-paced, ever-changing world of software development when you’ve been out of the loop for five years?

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My Top Five Emoji for Doing Business

Emoji can be more expressive than short responses, so they make messaging during work more fun. These are my favorite for being both fun and professional.

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The Wisdom of Asking, “What Did I Expect?”

Taking a step back and mindfully approaching the situation you're in can help shift your attitude from blame to understanding, and maybe even excitement.

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