My unfiltered, unapologetic thoughts

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How do you prioritize your work?

“Focus on what matters.” I wrote that on a single yellow post-it in 2016 and stuck it to the bottom of my computer monitor.

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How do you force yourself to get off of work on time?

I find it so hard to get off on time. Especially on days when I am in back-to-back meetings, it’s so much easier to stay an extra hour or two to get caught up on work. I feel so cheesy saying this, but I also happen to really enjoy what I do, which makes it easy to lose track of time.

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Why is it so hard to ask for help?

It’s always been hard for me to ask for help. Failure is too strong a word, but there is a part of me that feels disappointed that I couldn’t handle it on my own. Asking for help feels like I’m complaining about the workload. And in the culture I grew up in, there is a different attitude towards work. You do what is expected of you without complaining or making a fuss.

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