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Thoughtful Thursday: when a friend’s in need, how can we help?
Sometimes when someone we care about is in need, we have to remind ourselves that we can’t fix everything, as much as we may want to. In some instances, appropriate words of encouragement may be helpful. But not always. Some … Continue reading
Posted in Thoughtful Thursday
Tagged advice, depression, empathy, relationships, support, supportive, understanding
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A Message For All Women — Eclipsed Words from Aishwarya Shah
This message from Eclipsed Words is worth sharing with all women who relate to (at least occasional) concerns about lack of self-confidence – that’s about 99% of us. There’s some very good advice in what Aishwarya suggests. If either of … Continue reading
Posted in Leadership, Women
Tagged a man's world, advice, confidence, humor, insecurity, motivation, self-confidence, women
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The joy of being a woman in her 70s – or joy at any age
This past January saw a spate of articles in the New York Times on older women. It started with Jessica Bennett’s article “I am (an older) woman – hear me roar”, followed closely by Mary Pipher’s “The joy of being … Continue reading
Posted in Women
Tagged advice, aging, family, Glenn Close, goals, happiness, Helen Mirren, inspiration, joy, leaders, Mary Pipher, Nancy Pelosi, old, politics, women
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