Feeling Like a Fraud? Embrace It!

Feeling Like a Fraud? Embrace It!

We all have those moments of insecurity when we feel we’re not ready or capable. We think others can see through our degree, our experience, our many talents, and determine that we’re simply fooling everyone and ourselves that we belong. We’re out of our league! We’re...
Be the Kidney Bean in a Can Full of Chick Peas

Be the Kidney Bean in a Can Full of Chick Peas

I have things to do. Lots of them, in fact. But today’s discovery has derailed my productivity. I simply must tell you what happened! I was cooking a favorite dish – chana masala, an Indian curry made with chickpeas. Sounds complicated, you think. Before...
Your Friend Jen is Tired…

Your Friend Jen is Tired…

“You seem so familiar… have we met before?” “I feel like I’ve seen you around.” “You look exactly like someone I know.” I get this a lot. There’s something about me that reminds people of… someone else. I...
A Sprinkle of Confidence

A Sprinkle of Confidence

If you could choose a superpower, which would you pick? The power to fly? A cloak of invisibility? The ability to be in two places at a single time so that when the kids are sick or daycare is closed you can be both at home with them and at work? I know what I’d...