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    What We Can Learn From Failed Resolutions + Tips For Setting Sustainable Goals

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    Dr. Chloe Carmichael, PhD Jan 28, 2022 2:24:59 PM
    What We Can Learn From Failed Resolutions + Tips For Setting Sustainable Goals
    Career, Business and Goal Attainment

    The start of a brand-new year often inspires many of us to make resolutions. The sense of newness that a clean slate brings can be wonderfully energizing, and I'm all in favor of taking a boost anywhere we can find one.  

    However, that same positive momentum can suddenly feel like it's working in the opposite direction as soon as the first setback occurs. That disappointment can trigger a spiral into self-criticism or just giving up altogether unless we know how to handle ourselves with both honesty and compassion.  

    As a clinical psychologist and admittedly a lover of goals, I'm eager to share a few of my tips to help you find a healthy stride with your resolutions this year, if you choose to make them.  

    Caveat: New Year's resolutions aren't for everyone. If you don't feel like making them, sometimes it's best to honor your intuition and take the year to just let things be–but if you're interested in making resolutions this year, you're in the right place!

    Problems In Your Business Partnership? Here’s What To Do

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    Dr. Chloe Carmichael, PhD Jan 18, 2021 11:49:11 AM
    Problems In Your Business Partnership? Here’s What To Do
    Anxiety and Stress Management Career, Business and Goal Attainment

    When business partnerships form, positive feelings like trust and respect are high, and there’s a general agreement regarding roles and direction. However, you may later find that trust wanes. Maybe your partner seems to be focusing more on their own interests rather than what’s best for the business, or you find yourself simmering with frustration over feeling disrespected in large or small ways. Maybe you’re feeling anxious as you discover that you and your partner seem to have different visions of the company’s direction, your roles, or compensation.

    Seven Things You Need To Know To Overcome Networking Nerves

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    Dr. Chloe Carmichael, PhD Jan 18, 2021 11:48:33 AM
    Seven Things You Need To Know To Overcome Networking Nerves
    Behavior, Self Awareness, and Self Esteem Anxiety and Stress Management Career, Business and Goal Attainment

    As a clinical psychologist in New York City who works with some of the city’s most professionally motivated and strategic social climbers (most won’t admit it until they’re safely ensconced in a confidential session at my office), it’s no surprise that many clients want to brush up on their networking skills. My clients are intelligent, driven people who want to get the best return on investment on the time and effort spent at networking events.

    Mindfulness: Your Secret Business Weapon

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    Dr. Chloe Carmichael, PhD Jan 18, 2021 11:47:00 AM
    Mindfulness: Your Secret Business Weapon
    Behavior, Self Awareness, and Self Esteem Career, Business and Goal Attainment Yoga, Meditation, and Mindfulness

    As a clinical psychologist and former yoga teacher who works with driven business people, I want to clarify a common myth that mindfulness is mainly about relaxation and “being present”. Relaxation and feeling fully present are certainly positive components of mindfulness practice, but mindfulness can also be used to increase your insight and awareness around one of your most valuable business assets: your thoughts. By learning to observe our thoughts without reacting to them, we can save ourselves considerable time, money, and energy by choosing to “follow through” only on the thoughts that are truly in service of what we actually want in any given situation. I know this sounds abstract, so here are some real-life examples of how growing your “mindfulness muscles” will help you in day-to-day life:

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