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Why Saying No Is Your Biggest Strategic Flex
I used to say yes to almost everything.A new collaboration? Yes.Another committee? Sure.One more side project? Why not. It felt like the “successful” thing to do — proof that I

Why Free Time Feels Stressful Instead of Restful
How choice overload and mental load hijack your quiet moments *Originally published on Psychology Today. You finally get an hour to yourself. The kids are occupied, your email is quiet,

On Parenting & Personality Change
How Motherhood Gently Rewired My Traits Today is the ten-year anniversary of the day I became a parent. And what a difference a decade makes. In place of a squishy,

You Can’t “Make America Healthy Again” Without Funding
The Real Cost of Cutting Funds for Mental Health Research As a clinical psychologist and mental health researcher, I spend my days doing a few things: training the next generation

Personality Coaching Lexington KY – Unlock Your Potential with Personality Compass
In today’s fast-paced world, self-awareness and personal growth are more important than ever. Whether you want to enhance your career, build stronger relationships, or simply live a more fulfilling life,

Why ‘Good Girl’ Conditioning Keeps Women Stuck
Originally published on Psychology Today. How Early Praise for Being Helpful Fuels Perfectionism & Burnout When I ask my clients what they were praised for growing up, I hear the