Resources to inspire, equip, and encourage gentle rebels, deep thinkers, and highly sensitive people
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Articles, discussions, and resources about finding meaning in our work and approaching it sustainably in accordance with our values, beliefs, and needs.
Can We Grow Without Grimacing At Our Past Self?
“If you’re not grimacing every time you look at old work, then you aren’t growing.” I was haunted by this tweet from 2021. It suggests…
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11 Conversational Habits That Block Empathic Listening
Empathic listening nurtures a feeling of belonging. But it’s hard! When we communicate with others, there are so many things that can get in the…
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Fear of Success – Why Desired Change Can Be Hard To Implement
Perfectionism and a fear of failure can hold us back from doing what matters to us. But what about fear of success? In this episode…
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Is The Pressure To Perform, Killing Your Creative Core?
This is a guest post by Elena Thomas. After a recent conversation, I invited Elena to share her experiences as an artist and songwriter dealing…
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The Big Difference Between Giving Up and Quitting
Quitting and giving up may seem the same but they’re not. They are two different forms of letting go. Quitting is our decision to let…
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Your Inner Rebel & Sustainable Business (with Annie Schuessler)
After 20 years as a practicing therapist, Annie Schuessler recognised something vital: her work, though deeply meaningful, was starting to exhaust her. The early signs…
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What if You ARE an Impostor (eBook)
Have you ever felt like you don’t belong? You look compare yourself with others and wonder how long it will take before they discover you’re…
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Late Blooming and High Sensitivity (with Kendra Patterson)
I think I’ve always felt like a late bloomer. There’s something comforting, even affirming, about knowing that it’s not just a personal quirk—it’s a thing.…
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Gentle Marketing for Highly Sensitive People (with Sarah Santacroce)
I’ve known Sarah Santacroce for quite a while now, and one thing I’ve always appreciated is her genuinely gentle approach to business. It’s not a…
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Remote Working Is Great For Highly Sensitive People (with Lisette Sutherland)
Open office environments have become the norm in many workplaces, but for introverts and highly sensitive people, they can present significant challenges. Fluorescent lighting, uncontrolled…
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