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Why Is Self-Compassion So Tough by Cathy Jacob at CathyJacob.com

Why Is Self-Compassion So Tough?

April 10, 2023
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Do you struggle with self-compassion? Are you tired of people saying you just need to love yourself? For many of us, it takes more than platitudes to put compassion at the heart of our inner conversation.

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What's Your Big Thing by Cathy Jacob @ CathyJacob.com

What’s Your BIG THING? How to Finally Get Traction on Your Dream Project.

March 23, 2023
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Do you have a BIG THING that you can never find time to work on? The big dream, the big project, the solution to that complex problem that would make all the difference? Here’s how to finally get traction on your dream project.

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The Transformative Power of Diving Deep by Cathy Jacob at CathyJacob.com

The Transformative Power of Going Deep.

March 15, 2023
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What does it mean to live life more deeply? What is the cost of living life in the shallows? When you give yourself the space to dive deep, transformation is possible.

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Why digital detoxes don't work by Cathy Jacob at CathyJacob.com

Why digital detoxes don’t work and what to do instead.

February 24, 2023
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Is your smart phone making you anxious? A digital detox is not the answer. Here are seven simple strategies to reclaim your focus and your life.

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The hidden costs of distraction by Cathy Jacob at CathyJacob.com

Is Technology Harming Our Brains?

February 17, 2023
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What are the costs of distraction in a high-tech world? Some experts are asking, is our use of technology harming our brains?

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The key to lasting self-confidence by Cathy Jacob at CathyJacob.com

This Simple Question Holds the Key to Lasting Self-Confidence

January 18, 2023
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How can you build lasting self-confidence? For many of us, self-confidence is fleeting. Often, when you need it most, it evaporates.

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The surprising truth about New Year's resolutions by CathyJacob at CathyJacob.com

The Surprising Truth About New Year’s Resolutions

January 5, 2023
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New Year’s Resolutions get a bad rap. But in fact, they can give us a psychological edge. Here’s how you can make New Year’s resolutions work for you.

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Slow Season by Cathy Jacob at Cathy Jacob.com

Slow Season: How to Slow Down and Savor

December 16, 2022
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Nothing will kill the joy of the season faster than the every-growing list of things to fit in. Here are three ways to enjoy a slow season.

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Confessions of a not so lovely girl by Cathy Jacob at CathyJacob.com

Confessions of a (not so) Lovely Girl

December 15, 2022
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Beating yourself up because the holidays are coming and you don’t have your act together? Meet Lovely Girl, the inner critic who steals Christmas.

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You don't need a personality transplant to lead by Cathy Jacob at cathyjacob.com

You don’t need a personality transplant to be a good leader.

November 24, 2022
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Are people telling you, you need to change who you are to be a good leader? Read here for another perspective.

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Top 10 Discoveries on Growing Your Leadership by Cathy Jacob at cathyjacob.com

Top 10 discoveries on what it takes to grow your leadership.

November 15, 2022
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What does it take to become an outstanding leader? Here are our top 10 discoveries from nearly 20 years of working with hundreds of leaders.

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10 ways to get the benefits of meditation without meditating at CathyJacob.com

10 Ways to Get the Benefits of Meditation Without Meditating.

October 28, 2022
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If a regular meditation practice is not in the cards for you, here are 10 ways to get the benefits of mindfulness without sitting on a cushion.

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