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Hey, Colleague: How do you tackle imposter syndrome?

Hey, Colleague: How do you tackle imposter syndrome?

The truth is that you can't fake competency, but you can "fake" your confidence to drive you to reach the desired level of competency.
Ask Ellie: Lesson learned after relationship with user, emotional abuser

Ask Ellie: Lesson learned after relationship with user, emotional abuser

Your own self-respect is too important to let someone carelessly and uncaringly harm it
Ask Ellie: Don't try to help boyfriend reconcile with his daughter

Ask Ellie: Don't try to help boyfriend reconcile with his daughter

Teenager's loyalty to the mother is natural, especially when there’s “the other woman” to blame, for a while
The pandemic worsened their kids' performance in school, parents say

The pandemic worsened their kids' performance in school, parents say

Everyone is doing their best to hang in there.
Ask Ellie: Sometimes, falling out of love is just fear of commitment

Ask Ellie: Sometimes, falling out of love is just fear of commitment

Sometimes the line between close friends/love gets blurred. Don’t avoid a deeper relationship through fear of commitment.
White Spot launching new ‘test kitchen’ concept at Burnaby mall this spring

White Spot launching new ‘test kitchen’ concept at Burnaby mall this spring

A hiring fair is taking place this week for a new bar, lounge and restaurant
Ask Ellie: Still-grieving widow might feel conflicted about new love

Ask Ellie: Still-grieving widow might feel conflicted about new love

Dream of blended family ended after suggestion of grief counselling
Ask Ellie: Despite close bond, twin daughters see mom's dating differently

Ask Ellie: Despite close bond, twin daughters see mom's dating differently

Serious conflicts between teenage twins should be handled thoughtfully by parents and may also benefit from professional counselling if the kids agree
Why treatment for depression is not a one-size-fits-all approach

Why treatment for depression is not a one-size-fits-all approach

Finding ways to manage depression varies with each individual. But promising options exist, even for those with severe depression
Hey, colleague: How do you know when to cut it and run?

Hey, colleague: How do you know when to cut it and run?

Send questions about careers, productivity and work-life balance to [email protected] . Please include your name and location, or request to remain anonymous. Hey, Colleague: Lately, I've felt like my career has plateaued.