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Wisdom, humour and insights for professional peeps — delivered weekly. Archive below.

May 5, 2021

The power of 10,000 hours

Feeling defeated, Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell fatefully fell into my path. That's when I learned all about the 10,000-Hour Rule.

April 21, 2021

What kind of tired are you?

When it comes to physical tiredness, we know the drill. But the answer isn’t as straightforward when it comes to the other types of fatigue.

April 7, 2021

How to face a professional identity crisis

Asking our kids what they want to be when they grow up is certainly one of the most popular questions, but it's also the most tragic.

March 24, 2021

How to half-ass your way to awesome

We’re spending so much time at home, so it's a great time to try something new. But sometimes, committing to it can feel impossible.

March 10, 2021

Will you go Zooming with me?

An expert shares her tips for dealing with Zoom fatigue, from how to keep meetings on track to better balancing your days.

February 24, 2021

The upside of being down

Have you heard the phrase “toxic positivity” lately? There’s a reason it’s making the rounds, and I think I’ve identified it. It’s fair to say that this past ye

February 10, 2021

How to find success in challenging times

How we motivate ourselves comes down to three things: the consequences of our actions need to be personal, certain and immediate.

January 27, 2021

Finding your finish line

Finish lines provide a sense of calm and motivation to go on. Whether it’s a run or a horrible job, an endpoint helps us through the pain.

January 13, 2021

Are busyness and happiness related?

While many of us are too busy to be happy, what’s a little more complicated is whether or not some busyness brings happiness.

December 30, 2020

4 questions to help plan your ‘best year ever’

We don’t set aside time to daydream, but when it comes to New Year’s Eve, we can’t help but think about making the next year our “best year ever.”

December 16, 2020

The power of popping for coffee

I’ve been fascinated this year with the concept of kindness. How being kind shifts things, makes us feel better, and how contagious it is.

December 2, 2020

Which alternate reality are you living in?

Here's how the idea of an "alternate reality" has brought the planner in me some peace of mind. I hope you find it helpful, too.