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

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. 

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

The modern office bathroom has become a place for things to be said and done that would never be uttered beyond its walls.

I know myself to be a hard worker and a loyal one, but being a good employee doesn’t require you to sacrifice your sense of self or health, for a bad boss.

Please don't hug me at work. Not from the front, side, and certainly not behind.

From our fighting kids to our flailing finances, people are just stressed. We are all just so stressed. And in the absence of real, actual stress, we will create stress.

It’s Friday, or, as we at Ravishly call it...FRIYAY!

Learning to break down huge obstacles is an act of self-care that is sometimes easier said than done. Occasionally, you have to call in the help of others to help you step back and see the big picture, break it down, and allocate time and ideas to each task or activity.