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A big week

A series of fortunate events.

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Pulling back

I’m managing my energy to take care of myself.

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Validity

Working on my dissertation proposal edits and learning how to define success for myself.

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Correspondence

Recovery from depression has changed how I relate to people.

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The unknown

Getting better at living with uncertainty.

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Acculturation (part two)

More on the topic of organizational culture.

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Acculturation

Organizational culture—specifically the Competing Values Framework—informs how I process what I’m learning about myself in therapy.

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Discomfort

Therapy is tiring, but it also teaches me how to rest.

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Tired

Life is exhausting right now. There is still hope.

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Living out loud

My story matters because it means there is hope.

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