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The Endless Possibilities in “No”
You can’t pour from an empty pitcher. Of all the advice my mother gave me growing up, this is the phrase she repeated most frequently. For as long as I can remember, I’ve wanted to be a part of everything, … Continue reading
Posted in Career, Productivity, Work/Life Balance
Tagged COVID-19, creativity, inspiration
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The Frauds Among Us
Today I had a deadline. I had several deadlines, actually, but most prevalent in my mind was this blog post. I knew for over a week that it was due. Heck, I probably started stressing about it as soon as … Continue reading
Posted in Career, Issues in Law Librarianship, Work/Life Balance
Tagged imposter syndrome, mental health
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Let’s Start the New Year Right
Happy New Year, Dear Reader. While the Gregorian calendar says I’m tardy in that declaration, many of us probably feel the new year started a couple weeks ago. At long last, we conclude 2020, a year that will in infamy. … Continue reading
On “America’s Therapist” and the Age of Vulnerable Leadership
This year, I’ve been more vulnerable than ever at work. It seems like every time my team and I get together for our biweekly check-in meetings, I’m shedding at least a couple of tears. I’m not saying that’s a great … Continue reading
Overcoming the Fear of Missing Out
I’ve always been the type of person to volunteer for things; party planning, steering committees, the group needs a treasurer? Sure! I can help with that. This is probably one of the million reasons I became a librarian. I’m sure … Continue reading