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End the Self-Help Loop: You Don’t Need Another Strategy - You Need Clarity
The Self-Help Loop Has You Trapped The self-help loop has you trapped like a hamster wheel. If another podcast, self-help book, online course, certification, planner, YouTube video, or productivity hack were going to fix your life…You would already be fixed. That sentence may feel uncomfortable to read, especially if you are someone deeply invested in growth. Someone who reads, learns, researches, journals, reflects, and genuinely wants more out of life. It’s uncomfortable fo

deirdreahaggerty
May 285 min read


Professional Boundaries at Work: Why People Get Angry When You Say No
Many professionals believe burnout comes strictly from workload. But often, exhaustion comes from something deeper: unmanaged access. It starts slowly. An after-hours text. A request on your day off. A “quick favor.” An expectation that because you are capable, accommodating, or responsible, you should always be available. Over time, what begins as helping quietly becomes an obligation. This is what I call boundary creep. And it happens in workplaces every single day. Why Pro

deirdreahaggerty
May 224 min read


What Does It Really Mean to Act Wealthy? A Journal Exercise to Build Financial Confidence
What Does It Really Mean to Act Wealthy? If you’ve ever explored manifestation or mindset work around money, you’ve likely heard the phrase: “Act like a wealthy person.” While listening to an astrology reader I follow on TikTok, she said the same thing in my horoscope reading. And then she asked, what does that even mean? Which, I thought was fabulously funny as I am listening to astrological, manifestation guidance, and she couldn’t assist. So, I did some research for read

deirdreahaggerty
Dec 30, 20255 min read


How to Protect Your Peace When Family Gets Offensive: Holiday Tips for Handling Racism and Antisemitism
How do you protect your peace when your drunk uncle or anti-Semitic aunt makes racist or otherwise offensive comments? The holidays are supposed to bring warmth, togetherness, and celebration. But for many people, they can also bring discomfort, tension, or emotional distress — especially when a family member lifts their head from their phone just long enough to insult every race, religion, ethnicity, and sexual identity. As a Relationship Coach , I often teach this: Your pe

deirdreahaggerty
Dec 4, 20255 min read


Thanksgiving Boundaries: How to Protect Your Peace and Enjoy the Holiday
Learn how to set Thanksgiving boundaries, protect your peace, and enjoy the holiday with confidence, clear communication, and self-care strategies.

deirdreahaggerty
Nov 21, 20253 min read


Navigating Poor Author Self-Esteem
Navigating through poor author self-esteem is a common topic that has surfaced in coaching sessions, something I have personally worked on, and see in writing groups. As a career coach and writer, I have a few suggestions to help you overcome low self-esteem as an author and create your best work. Poor Author Self-Esteem Defined An author’s self-esteem ties their belief in their worth and value to their competence as a writer. This can include how they evaluate their skil

deirdreahaggerty
Oct 27, 20254 min read


Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
Have you ever walked into a room and doubted yourself, feeling like a fraud, believing you don’t belong with the professionals that surround you, and it is only a matter of time before they are on to you? Do you fear disappointing other people or dislike praise? These are a few symptoms of imposter syndrome. I’d be lying if I said those thoughts never entered my mind, irrespective of my confidence. What is Imposter Syndrome? Imposter syndrome is not pretending to be someone y

deirdreahaggerty
Sep 26, 20254 min read


Coaching for Work-Life Balance: Learn How to Maintain a Healthy Equilibrium
Work-life balance is essential for life and professional success. Career coaching builds insights into maintaining a healthy equilibrium

deirdreahaggerty
Mar 18, 20252 min read
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