Did you know that up to 80% of new moms will experience the baby blues, and 10 to 15% of them will experience a perinatal mood and anxiety disorder (PMAD)? Mood disorders, like postpartum depression, are a common — but not-commonly-talked-about — side effect of giving birth. The good news is that there are steps you can take now to assess your risk factors and make a plan in case you need additional support.
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If you don’t have a therapist in your corner yet, I want to share some information with you that could help make the process easier to wrap your head around and take action on. I know that the idea of working with a therapist can bring up a lot of questions.
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Read MoreThink bigger than simply “yes” and “no”.
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Read MoreA new study from PayScale found that women who declined to share their previous salaries in interviews earned 1.8% less than women who answered the question.
Read MoreHave you ever been tempted to add a zero to the “current salary” field on a job application?
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Read MoreForget about negotiating an offer if you manage to get one. Right?
Read MoreRejecting an offer is a luxury most of us can’t afford.
Read MoreUse these three moves when you’re faced with a counterpart who doesn’t want to play fair once you’ve closed the deal.
Read MoreWould it feel good to tell them to their face what a jerk they are? You bet. Will it help you reach an agreement that works for both of you without torpedoing your relationship? Unlikely.
Read MoreThe first step in asking for a raise — or flex time, budget, different responsibilities, new training opportunities, or anything else that is valuable to your career growth — is to make the case that you deserve it.
Read More“Professional” is often seen as the opposite of “emotional” — but tears don’t have to mean it’s game over for achieving your goals if you know how to handle the situation.
Read MoreA simple way to look at negotiation is knowing what you want (your goal) and how to make the most of any opportunity by finding the right path (navigating obstacles). You can apply this framework to any goal.
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