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If You’ll Go All Out for a Job, Go All In for Yourself Too
Read more: If You’ll Go All Out for a Job, Go All In for Yourself TooMany of us have done it. Set the alarm at 5:00 a.m., skipped meals, answered emails at dinner, and poured every ounce of energy into being the most reliable, available, high-performing employee in the room. The problem isn’t that you work hard. It’s that you’ve been taught to give your all to something that would…
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What Cringe Teaches You (If You Let It)
Read more: What Cringe Teaches You (If You Let It)Everyone has at least one memory that makes their stomach drop. Maybe it’s your voice cracking in a meeting when all eyes are on you. Or that moment you say “you too” to a barista who tells you to enjoy your coffee. Or far worse: the night you say “I love you” and are met…
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Know the Game. Set the Rules. Beat the Bully
Read more: Know the Game. Set the Rules. Beat the BullyWe don’t talk enough about how adult bullying operates. It’s not always obvious. It’s not name-calling or shouting. Often, it’s power plays hidden in vague “policies,” passive disrespect, or withholding access in the hopes that you won’t ask too many questions. Bullies count on people not knowing how to respond. They expect silence, compliance, or…
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The Power of a Reframe: Seeing Value Even When It’s Not Reflected Back
Read more: The Power of a Reframe: Seeing Value Even When It’s Not Reflected BackNot every “no” is a reflection of your worth — sometimes it’s just a mismatch, a moment of misalignment, or a missed opportunity on someone else’s part. Still, it’s easy to internalize rejection or silence. When we don’t get the job, the callback, the compliment, or the invitation, our minds can spiral. But the truth…
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Why Failure and Rejection Are Necessary (Even When It Hurts)
Read more: Why Failure and Rejection Are Necessary (Even When It Hurts)— Especially in Love and in Work We’re taught to avoid failure like the plague. Rejection is framed as humiliation. But, the truth is, both are essential, not just for growth, but for clarity, direction, and building a life that’s truly yours. If you’re in a season of letdowns, in love or career, you might…
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How to Break Into Data Analysis: Real Pathways from Entry to Expert
Read more: How to Break Into Data Analysis: Real Pathways from Entry to ExpertSo you want to work in data analysis (or even epidemiology) — but you’re not sure where to start. Maybe you’re pivoting from another field. Maybe you’re fresh out of undergrad. Or maybe you’ve been in public health for a while, but you’re ready to dig into the data side of things. Wherever you are,…
Lence in Layers 