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A cup sits on a white and brown marbled counter top with water pouring in, overflowing the cup.

It wasn’t a failure of will; it was nervous system dysregulation. I’ve since learned you can’t think your way out of a physiological overflow—you regulate your way out.

Our definition of failure dictates our willingness to risk it, and therefore, our access to the good things that lie beyond.

a series of rippling lines in beige sand, representing a boundary line we might draw as we navigate difficult relationships

Navigating a difficult relationship? Instead of tolerating or making demands, you can choose what you expect, what you accept, and how you respond.

flower thriving to symbolize thriving at work

Whether you’re seeking growth in your current organization, a promotion, or a new role, there are a few factors you’ll want to look out for in your next position.

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What can you do as a job-seeker if your industry of choice has few openings, more applicants than positions, or is saturated with over-qualified applicants?

I imagined a career made of my bright spots all strung together, like a strand of colorful beads. Then I let myself believe it was possible to do work that truly engages me. 

I’ve come to believe that self-worth is essential to thriving, and that not feeling worthy leads us to settle for lives that are less fulfilling, meaningful, and joyful.

If you are like me and find yourself proving your worth with the incessant urge to “do,” let this be permission to experiment with a different way of living.

HI, I'M BRANDY DEORNELLAS

Former lawyer turned professional coach, career strategist, writer, and group facilitator.

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