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How to Tackle Shame
For years, I felt shame about being single. I would dread the question, “have you ever been married.” I wondered if my answer would make people think less of me. And that’s because I thought less of myself. In part through this blog, and the great community of FPS readers, I’m no longer haunted by singleness. Quite the contrary. I feel empowered.
Lately, I’ve been thinking about shame in the context of people going through a career transition and struggling with self worth. Shame is corrosive. It disconnects us from others during times of vulnerability when we need to reach out.
For my Career Coaching website, I’ve written a blog post about tackling shame when you’re out of work, and even if you’re gainfully employed, I hope you’ll check it out.
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