Fairygodboss

This article by Liv McConnell first appeared on Fairygodboss and has been republished with permission.

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Not to contribute toward society’s habit of picking apart feminine communication patterns, but I’ll say it: in my own life, at least, the tendency to over-apologize was something I had to put effort into unlearning. 

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Obsessing about work mistakes? These six strategies can help you put these situations in perspective and find a productive way to move forward.

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Every child needs to know that they have an unlimited source of support in their parents, who will love and accept them no matter how badly they’ve failed. Read...

During a high-stakes job search — or any job search, for that matter — emotions can run high and stress can become unbearable. Read...

Our parenting standards are high. As our children and families grow, we may struggle to stay on that perfect course.

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For example, when you start cutting friends out because of your partner, it's a sure-fire indicator that something isn't right here

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Small talk is about as dreary as the murky skies and as painfully vexing as the overcrowded parkway.

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Your Monday blues are likely worse if you are going through something you can’t control, like fertility treatment, a parent’s illness, or project deadlines.

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How do you survive a cliquey workplace without having to pretend to be someone your not?

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With so many schools across the country closed — and little reason to think they’ll be reopening anytime soon — parents today are forced to get creative about managing their children’s educations at home. Read...