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A few months ago, my client MaryBeth started our session with, “You’re never going to believe what I just did.”

She began the call feeling utterly embarrassed, but by the end of the conversation was starting to see how the “embarrassing” thing she’d done might actually be exactly the right next step.

When you’re so committed to your plan — for your career, your relationship, or your life in general — like MaryBeth was in that moment, it can blind you to other, potentially even better paths.

In this month’s interview with a normal person, Kristen …

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Whether you love partying until the New Years’ ball drops or turning in before midnight…

Whether you swear by New Years’ resolutions or roll your eyes at them…

It’s hard to fully avoid getting caught up in the energy of a new year (and in this case, a new decade!). I don’t know about you, but I can’t help feeling inspired to reflect on my life, dream about the future, and commit to making changes.

I think it’s important to have built-in rhythms throughout the year that remind us to pause, reflect, and — if necessary …