by Kaelyn Barron
Have you ever had the feeling that, despite all of your success, you just didn’t deserve to be where you are now? If so, you might have suffered from imposter syndrome, or the unjustified notion that your success is unmerited. It’s a problem that’s...
by Kaelyn Barron
While Latin is now considered a dead language, its traces can be found in many of the words we use every single day. Studying the most common Latin roots can help you to understand words you might never have used or even heard before, a skill that can be incredibly...
by Kaelyn Barron
Ensure and insure are two words that are commonly confused due to the fact that they look and sound so similar. While they are quite close in meaning, it’s important to understand when to use ensure and when to use insure if you want to write clearly and...
by Kaelyn Barron
“Thank you in advance” is a pretty common sign-off, but it’s also one that can be loaded with mixed signals. Is thanking someone in advance being pushy or presumptuous? Isn’t it nice to thank someone when you’ve asked them a favor? Will...
by Kaelyn Barron |
For most of us, asking for help is something that’s rarely a pleasant experience. We might be afraid to seem weak or vulnerable, or we’re scared that we’ll be rejected (and consequently humiliated). But whether you’re at work or at home, you...