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Thoughts and ideas from Grit and Grace
  • Breaking Free from Resentment and the Invisible Burden: A Guide for Incredibly Busy Women
    As an incredibly busy woman, you're no stranger to hard work, long hours, and the relentless pursuit of excellence. But beyond the walls of your office or virtual workspace lies another realm of responsibility: the invisible labor of managing your hou...
  • Communicating Your Needs: A Guide for Strong Women Navigating A Stressful World
    As a therapist, I’ve had the honor of working with many women who often find themselves struggling with the same challenge: communicating their needs and asking for what they want. It’s a tough topic and one that can feel incredibly daunting, especially wh...
  • Embracing Vulnerability: A Guide for Ambitous Women
    Embracing Vulnerability: A Guide for Career-Driven WomenIf you’re a highly driven woman balancing a demanding career, the pressure to excel can feel like an ever-present shadow. You strive for perfection in every task, constantly pushing yourself to exceed...
  • Navigating the Fear of Saying No: A Guide for Highly Driven Career Women
    For many driven career women, the fear of saying "no" and the compulsion to people-please can be overwhelming. The anxiety that arises from worrying about how others will react—whether they'll be disappointed, angry, or even consider firing ...
  • Managing Hidden Anxiety: A Guide for High Achieving Women in the Workplace
    If you’re a high-achieving woman who’s constantly battling hidden anxiety, you’re not alone. Many driven women feel the pressure to excel and manage responsibilities while keeping their anxiety under wraps. This invisible struggle can be incredibly drainin...
  • 10 Strategies for Mastering Imposter Syndrome: A Guide for Driven Women
    Ever feel like you’re just faking it at work, convinced your success is all luck and not talent? Welcome to the Imposter Syndrome club. It’s super common, especially among high achievers like you. But guess what? You don’t have to let it run your life. Let...
  • Steps to Overcome Perfectionism and Stop Procrastinating
    Steps to Overcome Perfectionism and Stop ProcrastinatingIf you’ve found your way here, chances are you’re a woman in a demanding job struggling with perfectionism and procrastination. While it's very common, it can be seriously debilitating and frustr...
  • Therapy for high achievers: a guide to get started
    With great success comes a high level of expectation and responsibility. Even for someone who has the drive and skillset to be highly successful in their field, these can be wearing on your mind. Whether it’s anxiety to continue to perform at a high level,...
  • How to Manage Stress at Work for Perfectionists
    After working so hard to get where you are, it’s easy to feel like you can’t stop holding yourself to impossible standards. It can be extremely difficult to step back and prioritize your well-being when you’re constantly focused on your goals and career am...
  • What the Heck Is Online Therapy?
    Have you heard about online therapy? Wondered what it is all about and if it’s right for you? Let’s talk!WHAT EXACTLY IS ONLINE THERAPY?Let’s start at the beginning. Online therapy can mean several things. There are companies out there advertising text and...