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Diversify Your Identity

By Mark Manson

Just like with financial diversification, you should also invest in several different areas of your identity.

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We know motherhood has a deep impact on all levels: psychological, physical, professional, emotional. But what does it mean to be a mum today?

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New Mothers, Let’s Talk About Your Professional Identity Crisis

Parenthood — especially for women — changes you. After giving birth, the brain actually redesigns itself, trimming old connections and building new ones. If you’re someone who has constructed your adult identity around your career, these changes to how you operate can shake your foundations.

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Adoptive Moms: Common Emotions and Coping Skills

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