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How to get over perfectionism

Deborah — Sat, 18 Mar 2023 00:22:50 +0000

Perefctionism kills progress. I know because 2 years and 2 months is exactly how long I let my need for perfection stop me from working on Cocktails and Ambition. I had so many ideas for building the site and creating a community of awesome women , bringing back the old happy hour advice column and…

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How to stay productive when working from home

Deborah — Mon, 16 Mar 2020 14:48:56 +0000

Working from home can be both a blessing and a curse. As most of us find ourselves working from home over the next few weeks here are some tips to ensure that your work from home is productive Step 1: Try to stick to your routine. While working from home can mean that some of…

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A girl’s guide to dealing with imposter syndrome

Deborah — Mon, 11 Nov 2019 23:32:20 +0000

Imposter syndrome is a topic we always hear about and have most likely experienced as women. It is defined as “a psychological pattern in which an individual doubts their accomplishments and has persistent internalized fear of being exposed as a fraud. Imposter Syndrome, unfortunately, tends to affect women a lot more than men. I see…

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Feeling lost in your twenties

Deborah — Mon, 23 Sep 2019 02:19:14 +0000

The feeling lost in your twenties is not a unique feeling. It happens in many stages of life. I felt lost as a teenager, and I have heard stories of people who feel lost in their thirties, forties and post-retirement. I think feeling lost usually comes from not meeting certain expectations that we had for…

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5 Things I Wish I Knew When Deciding on Grad School

Nadia — Tue, 13 Aug 2019 16:15:11 +0000

Deciding to go to grad school is a big deal. You’ve spent hours completing applications, gathered the best recommenders for your recommendations and taken standardized tests for your desired program. This all takes a lot of effort and strategy. I did all of this and now eight years after I started the process there are…

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