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Finding Your Soul’s Mate, Your Authentic Voice, and the Right Hair Products
During tumultuous times, it may be harder to be single. I can attest to this. And I’m a super-introverted, independent type with a sweet gaggle of girlfriends and an Argentine tango habit. But still. No one is tracking my whereabouts. There is no daily contact with one particular human. When I travel, there is no…
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So, You’re Gifted. Who Cares and Why Does it Matter?
It matters. Even if no one else cares. It matters that you know. And that you care. Why? you ask with that quizzical oh-so-disarming look of yours. (Yes, I know that look.) Because, my darling: You will understand that what you imagined were your poor communication skills, was actually your inability to slow your super-speedy…
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If You’re Gifted, Are You Responsible for Everyone and Everything Until the End of Time?
The following questions can plague the rainforest-minded: If someone asks you for help, and you have the skills that they need, are you always supposed to say yes to them? If someone asks you for help, and you have the skills that they need and you say no, should you feel utterly and totally guilty for…
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What Do Political Activism, Giftedness, and Your Dysfunctional Family Have in Common?
Your rainforest mind is often thinking or overthinking or maybe even obsessing about changing the world. Perhaps you were told that because you’re so smart, you have a responsibility to do something important. Or maybe you’ve just felt responsible on your own. Since you were 5, or thereabouts. Maybe you’ve become politically active. Joined an…
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Gifted and Obsessed
I’m obsessed. I admit it. I spend inordinate amounts of time wondering who I really am and what I’m supposed to do with this little life of mine. To make a difference. To have an impact. To create a better world. It surprises me that everyone isn’t as obsessed as I am. After all, what…
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Sensitivity Is Your Superpower
In times like these, you may wish that you had less sensitivity. Life as an empathetic soul is often overwhelming. It can be easy to fall into despair or anxiety. And because you are capable in multiple ways, relatives, friends, coworkers, neighbors, strangers, plants and animals may be clamoring for your assistance. You may be…
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For Gifted Kids And Their Teachers — Strategies For Success
Maybe you are an enthusiastic, hungry learner. You have so many questions and so many answers; your drive to analyze and create is massive and never ending. Your intense curiosity annoys your fellow students and rattles your teachers. Was this your experience in first grade? Is this your story even now that you’re in grad school? If so,…
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The World Needs More Overthinkers
Thinking has gotten a bad rap. If you do a lot of it, which you know you do, you’re called an overthinker. And that’s something you’re supposed to avoid. Personally, I know people who are under-thinkers. I bet you do, too. Don’t you just wish those under-thinkers would overthink once in a while? I know I…
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Are You A Driven Perfectionist In A Slacker World?
Angela is driven. At her job as a graphic designer and communications coordinator, she works 10-12 hour days, and some weekends. Her standards for her work are well beyond those of her colleagues, including the CEO of the organization. Coworkers depend on her to keep the company functioning but also resent her high expectations, her critiques…
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