I haven’t written a blog post in so long that I’m afraid I’ve forgotten how. How did I think up topics? How did I have the courage to express myself publicly? How did I wrap everything in pithy little lessons?Over the past six months I’ve focused on overhauling my website and branding. I’m so excited that’s done! And I’ve been toying with the idea of writing about the tremendous pressure U.S. women professionals ... read more >
Growth
Here’s a Salve for HyperCompetence (It’s Soothing for Functioning Competents Too!)
As I’ve been speaking, writing and teaching more about the Curse of HyperCompetence (click here if you're wondering whether you have this affliction), I’ve expanded my hunt for its Cure. While I have yet to find a miracle antidote, I have been collecting a long list of stories that exemplify why we must find and employ treatment (pronto!), along with a growing list of Salves.(Before I dive into all that, I’d like to ... read more >
Never Wash Your Fish with Soap
My kids want a dog. I love dogs, but I’m resistant to adding the care and feeding of another soul to my already overflowing plate. Maybe next year I’ll be ready. In the meantime, my 11 and 13 year old still dream of a pet. Two weeks ago we negotiated a compromise. When the kids were in their early years, we had fish. Tank care was up to me, and it took some work. “Here’s the deal,” I told my beloved cherubs at ... read more >