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Three Parts of Navigating a Trauma Response
The other week, I experienced a trigger that set off a trauma response in my body. In an instant, I was flooded with overwhelming...
Ariana Friedlander
Mar 134 min read
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Is consistency overrated?
It turns out, I took a break from blogging while I’ve been testing Keepin’ it REAL in the Age of AI. I wasn’t sure how much I would blog...
Ariana Friedlander
May 22, 20243 min read
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Why Self-Advocacy is so Hard
A friend of mine's three year old daughter came into her bedroom in the middle of the night because she couldn't breath. They rushed her...
Ariana Friedlander
Jan 31, 20243 min read
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3 Lessons Learned from a Classic Over Thinker
In 2022, while I endured a cancer journey, I was faced with many difficult and confusing decisions. Before my diagnosis I had already...
Ariana Friedlander
Dec 6, 20235 min read
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The secret to finding and using your voice
My client self-identified as a highly sensitive person. She engaged my support because she was struggling to find and use her voice at...
Ariana Friedlander
Aug 16, 20233 min read
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Introducing the Wolfpack Brain
I have quickly learned that third grade is often the year kids start to struggle with cliques at school. And it can lead to a lot of...
Ariana Friedlander
Sep 20, 20226 min read
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The most deadly fear reaction within teams might surprise you
Tanner was stressed out. His team hadn’t followed their SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) and an entire batch of products was ruined....
Ariana Friedlander
Sep 14, 20224 min read
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Anjali Leon: On not recognizing yourself and the journey home
Anjali Leon is an entrepreneur, an agility coach and a consultant. Her area of expertise is in dealing with change. Anjali not only helps...
Ariana Friedlander
Apr 27, 20224 min read
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Facing the headwinds
The wind has been ferocious lately. Just the other day, I looked out my window and saw two crows flying against 30 miles an hour gusts....
Ariana Friedlander
Apr 19, 20223 min read
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Stop Making Waves
I was recently lying on my back, floating in an orb filled with salt water (aka Float Therapy) when my hands and feet kept hitting the...
Ariana Friedlander
Feb 15, 20224 min read
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Which version of yourself are you voting for with your actions?
When I started my business almost 11 years ago my morning routine involved drinking copious amounts of coffee while jumping into my...
Ariana Friedlander
Feb 10, 20224 min read
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Can't stop procrastinating? Try this...
There are certain things I procrastinate on. When I finally get around to doing the work I realize the reason I put it off in the first...
Ariana Friedlander
Feb 8, 20224 min read
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Uncomfortable but Safe
Climbing the pole for the high ropes course, my palms were sweaty. I paused a few rungs up, took some deep breaths to steady my nerves...
Ariana Friedlander
Feb 1, 20225 min read
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Opening the Jar
It happened again. Despite my many attempts, I couldn't get the lid off the jar. So I asked my husband to help. He pops the jar open in...
Ariana Friedlander
Jan 13, 20223 min read
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"Every tree comes with its own adventure,"
Picking out a Christmas tree has been a source of stress in my life. It's silly but true. Every year we get a fresh cut tree, doing our...
Ariana Friedlander
Nov 30, 20214 min read
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Is hypocrisy the elephant in the room?
I have a friend who’s been dealing with a disagreement with a neighbor. His neighbor sports a bumper sticker encouraging, “In a world...
Ariana Friedlander
Nov 9, 20215 min read
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The mystical effects of finding long-lost memories
There's something almost mystical about the way our memories work. A sight, sound, smell or taste can bring back a swarm of recollections...
Ariana Friedlander
Oct 19, 20213 min read
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"What if you found a better messenger?"
I was talking with a friend recently who's been in a dark place. She's been plagued with a lot of self-doubt and feelings of...
Ariana Friedlander
Oct 12, 20214 min read
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Siya Vansia: Growth Mindset, Imposter Syndrome & Innovation
Siya Vansia took a job as an administrative assistant at a bank after graduating college because she wanted something that looked good on...
Ariana Friedlander
Oct 7, 20212 min read
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It's DIY not DIAY
A half-finished set of curtains hung over the window at my parent's house for over 10 years. I started them when we moved there. I was 16...
Ariana Friedlander
Oct 5, 20213 min read
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