If we are self-aware, we can notice when unpleasant feeling feelings like anger or frustration come bubbling to the surface. These feelings can be triggered by anything — from an unfortunate event or a hurtful remark by someone. And as we grow up, the real struggle becomes about learning to deal with these feelings in a…
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The divorce announcement by Bill and Melinda Gates took many people by surprise. From the outside, it seemed that the couple’s lives were very intertwined. Why do this now after 27 years of marriage? Despite the fact that overall divorce rates in the U.S. dropped since the 1980s, the rate of divorce among people over…
Be ready for anything because what you envision as something bad coming your way, probably is not one-tenth of what is going to come your way. Success is not ever easy. Don’t sweat the small stuff, because there is going to be a lot of big stuff that is going to drive you over the…
Have a clear purpose, and genuinely believe in it. Our purpose is central to everything we do, from our recruiting process to our product innovation, to our sales pitch, to our customers. We have made many tough decisions over the years to stay true to it. During the pandemic, we stood to gain financially from…
Stop being right. I used to be a leader who needed to be right on every single debate, dialogue, or discussion. In my mind there was always a winner and a loser. As with many senior leaders, this was amplified during turbulent times. This is the worst type of egocentric leadership as it restricts input,…
Taking care of yourself is not selfish. To be the best you have to feel your best and you do that with sleep, exercise, spiritual time, learning time and away time. Prioritizing those things is what enables you to perform at 100 percent when you’re working. I meditate every day. I schedule routine vacations, and…
Our editors have independently chosen the products listed on this page. If you purchase something mentioned in this article, we may earn a small commission. October 14, 2021 — 12:42 PM Pamela Gant (@stochasticverse on Instagram)’s home in Tacoma, Washington is chock-full of the finer things in life: plants, macrame, and her three adorable terrier…
October 14, 2021 — 11:44 AM We often hail the post-workout glow (or the result of circulation delivering nutrients to the skin cells), but exercise comes with some valid complaints, too. Of course, working out is top notch for skin in the long-run, as it encourages cell turnover and nourishes your mental well-being (thus improving…
Not even 100 degree weather or a dangerously bumpy subway ride will stop me from sipping on a scalding cup of coffee. So, when a coworker of mine speculated that coffee might worsen period cramps, I was a bit dismissive of the idea. It’s not that I didn’t believe her, it’s just that I didn’t…
