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Articles by Sarah Sheppard

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Sarah Sheppard is an account manager at a feminist communications firm. She earned an MFA in creative writing from Lesley University and contributes regularly to Verywell Mind. She writes on mental health, women's issues, and redefining success.

Networking

6 Types of Toxic Friends & Why They’re So Bad

And how to confront them constructively

Mental Health

How to Cope with Constantly Being Overwhelmed

For when “wearing multiple hats” is an understatement

Culture & Professionalism

Let’s End Body Shaming in the Workplace

It's not illegal, but it's toxic just the same

Mental Health

20 Signs You’re Too Self-Critical at Work

When you think you're human garbage, try this

Applying

3 Essentials to Practicing Self-Care During Your Job Search

And to maintaining your sense of self

Mental Health

6 Ways to Calm Your Nerves

"Growth and comfort do not coexist"

Working During Coronavirus

6 Steps to Feeling Less Lost Right Now

Career and life coaches share how to deal with this slog of a year

Working During Coronavirus

COVID-19: How to Avoid Burnout & Embrace Semi-Permanency

This is a marathon, not a sprint

Career Development

Furloughs, NDAs, & Other Contracts That Affect Your Employment

You don't have to sign everything

Return to Work

How the Baby Blues Affect Your Return to Work

Some sadness or anxiety is to be expected

Mental Health

Why You Should Take a Personal Day, According to Research

Time off isn't just for vacations anymore

Pregnancy

7 Hide-Your-Pregnancy Accessories & Where to Find Them

Nothing to see here

Pregnancy

10 Benefits Questions to Ask HR When You’re Expecting

There should be a class about this

Culture & Professionalism

6 Times You Did Not Overreact

You're not "too emotional" either, but that's a conversation for another day

Interviewing

What to Do If You’re Asked Illegal Questions During an Interview

What to say, how to report it, and what to consider if you get an offer

Playlist

Let's Talk About Age Discrimination in 'Younger'

The TV show sheds light on a larger cultural problem

Management

In Defense of Male Managers

Good ones are out there—we need to remember that

Diversity

What Working Women Should Know About Women’s Equality Day

Things aren't all bad, but they're also not not bad

Salary

Occupational Sorting: Does Job Choice Affect the Gender Pay Gap?

Short answer: Yes. Long answer: Read the article

Salary

What 6 Companies Are Doing to Bridge the Gender Pay Gap

The four best practices we can implement right now

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