PinnedJenn L.inModern WomenWhen Friendships ExpireSome friendships that I made during low points in my life didn’t last after I healed and stopped people pleasing·9 min read·Mar 26, 2024--55--55
PinnedJenn L.inInvisible IllnessHow My Anxious Attachment Pattern Makes Relationships DifficultNot being able to say what I need and separation anxiety are just some of the things I deal with as an anxiously attached person·9 min read·May 5, 2024--14--14
PinnedJenn L.inModern WomenA Recovering People PleaserI’m breaking the habit of putting other people’s needs before my own.·9 min read·Apr 15, 2024--19--19
PinnedJenn L.inInvisible IllnessThe Kind Act of Self-AcceptanceDespite growing up constantly criticized, I don’t need to hold myself or others to unforgivingly high standards.·9 min read·Apr 27, 2024--15--15
PinnedJenn L.inWomen in TechnologyThe Root of PerfectionismMy sense of perfectionism and hypervigilance came from the fear and anxiety of potentially losing my job·9 min read·Jan 30, 2024--9--9
Jenn L.inWomen in TechnologyCombating Job Search AnxietyThe thought of job hunting used to send me into a panic spiral, but now it’s an opportunity to put my best foot forward·10 min read·2 days ago--10--10
Jenn L.inModern WomenDo I Dare to be Happier Than My Mother?My mother’s love comes with silent but strong messages that I should not be too happy or fulfilled because she wasn’t.·10 min read·May 3, 2024--10--10
Jenn L.inWomen in TechnologyRedefining SuccessI’m used to impossibly high standards. Now I choose my own definition of success which is work life balance.·9 min read·Apr 21, 2024--6--6
Jenn L.inWomen in TechnologyBeating Vacation GuiltPerfectionism led me to feel guilty requesting time off work and mentally criticize my coworkers for being out of the office·7 min read·Apr 10, 2024--8--8
Jenn L.inWomen in TechnologyBoundaries at the WorkplaceI establish boundaries by finding my voice and getting comfortable using the word “No”·9 min read·Mar 21, 2024--11--11