Sometimes, the signs that someone is smart are easily recognizable. Other giveaways are more subtle. The top one: being a good listener, says New York-based psychotherapist and career coach Jenny Maenpaa. People who “are able to perceive an interaction holistically, rather than just being in the moment and responding to the last thing you said … Read more
In June 2018, I packed three suitcases and booked a one-way flight from Texas to join my husband in Denmark. We met in 2016 and had been dating long-distance for much of our relationship. We were excited to get married and build a home and life together. We found a wonderful apartment online in a … Read more
You’re never too old to pivot in your career. The idea of pursuing something new can feel intimidating, especially after getting a college degree and spending years — decades, even — in a specific field. Societal pressures to have it all together after your 40s can also add to that stress, but they shouldn’t deter … Read more
Nobody wants to look incompetent or unskilled in the workplace. Unfortunately, the words we use every day can make us do just that. There’s one common phrase experts say to avoid if you’re speaking with your boss: “I don’t know.” “The simple acceptance of not knowing” can make it seem like you’re uninterested in going … Read more
Anger is a complicated emotion, and it can be hard to watch your kid try to navigate it. But as a child psychologist with over a decade of clinical experience, I always tell parents that anger is not always a bad thing. Emotions are simply messengers, and anger is a valuable message. It lets us … Read more
