The Unbearable Lightness of Being Yourself

The Unbearable Lightness of Being Yourself

Deadlines. New demands. Rising expectations. If you’re like most accomplished professionals, you spend most of your day fighting off requests from other people. They want your time, energy, and expertise. Since you’re a loyal team player, you’re happy to give it....
The Unbearable Lightness of Being Yourself

Let Go of Perfectionism and Find More Peace

In school, perfectionism is often rewarded, but in life, it can hold you back. Perfectionism served me well in the 1980’s American public school system. I checked and double-checked my answers on tests so I didn’t make careless errors. I turned in highly polished work...
The Unbearable Lightness of Being Yourself

Tomorrow is Often the Busiest Day of the Week

Here’s a puzzle: You’re sociable. You’re fun to be around. You’ve got self-deprecating stories and an archive of jokes that lighten the mood of any group. You’re spontaneous. You’re good-looking — so much so, in fact, that a night out often turns into a semi-romantic...