This week, we are thankful for…honest conversations. Yes, they are hard. And yes, while they are happening, they can be painful. But summoning the courage to voice your candid wants and needs is so much better than bottling them up and hoping that things magically change. Despite the in-the-moment awkwardness, it’s always better to face the challenge (or decision or conflict or question) head-on and deal with it—regardless of the outcome.
Timeboxing to stop boxing yourself in
I am a sucker for a good time management system. I love to-do lists. I spent (many, many) years waking up before the sun. And buying my planner is a highlight of my year. (Yes, while I heavily rely on digital tools, I still have a paper planner and multiple...