Afraid You Don’t Measure Up? How to Stop Comparing and Despairing
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Do you ever feel a sense of despair when comparing yourself to others? Here are 5 ways to stop comparing yourself unfairly to others.
Jill Lynch Cruz
Dec 9, 20215 min read
Bullied by the Voices in Your Head? 5 Ways to Tame Your Inner Critic
Do you have a bully living in your head who tells you all the way you aren’t good enough? Here are 5 ways to live with your inner critic.
Jill Lynch Cruz
Apr 8, 20215 min read
Do You Say “I’m Sorry” Too Much? 6 Ways to Stop Over-Apologizing
Do you find yourself saying “I’m sorry” more than you should? Even when you aren’t to blame?... CONTINUE READING
Jill Lynch Cruz
Mar 2, 20215 min read
Struggle to Self-Promote? Distinguish Yourself through Personal Branding
Do you dread the thought of promoting yourself? Here’s 4 ways to distinguish yourself... CONTINUE READING
Jill Lynch Cruz
Feb 4, 20216 min read
Want a Career You Love? Just Follow Your Energy
Are you less than satisfied with your career? We often feel disengaged in our careers... Continue Reading
Jill Lynch Cruz
Jan 7, 20217 min read
Want to Really Thrive? Start by Shifting Your Mindset
An abundant mindset can help you better envision your possible path forward, see other solutions to a problem... Continue Reading
Jill Lynch Cruz
Dec 3, 20206 min read
Why Don’t You Ask? How to Negotiate for What You Want and Deserve
Many of us, especially women, often settle for less than we should in our careers because we simply don’t ask for what we want and...
Jill Lynch Cruz
Oct 30, 20205 min read
Stop Saying ‘Yes’ When You (Really) Need to Say ‘No’
Saying ‘yes’ to others when you really want to—and should--say ‘no’ can ultimately get in the way of your career success and satisfaction....
Jill Lynch Cruz
Oct 6, 20206 min read
Avoiding Confrontation? 4 Ways to Stand Up for Yourself More Effectively
Many of us avoid confrontation for fear of damaging our relationships. Here are 4 ways to stand up for yourself ...CONTINUED READING
Jill Lynch Cruz
Sep 3, 20206 min read
The Dark Side of Perfectionism: 4 Ways it Gets in the Way of Achieving your Goals
Perfectionism is a fixed mindset holding us back from reaching our full potential. 4 ways to get out of your own way and achieve your goals.
Jill Lynch Cruz
Jul 31, 20206 min read
The Real Reasons You're Procrastinating – and How to Get Moving!
Here are the surprising reasons you're procrastinating, as well as helpful strategies to get you moving toward your goals. CONTINUE READING
Jill Lynch Cruz
Jul 2, 20206 min read
Achieve Your Goals by Creating Habits that ACTUALLY Stick
The key to achieving your goals is improving how you develop and reinforce new habits when motivation and willpower lag CONTINUE READING
Jill Lynch Cruz
May 31, 20207 min read
Key Ways to Working Smarter...Not Harder
Whether at home or at the office, small but important improvements in how we work can enhance our productivity... CONTINUE READING
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