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Elaine Mead

Elaine is a freelance writer, editor and psychologist in training currently residing in Tasmania. She is passionately interested in the ways in which we can learn from our experiences to become more authentic versions of ourselves and obessed with showing you photos of her Dachshund puppy.

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  • The Achiever

How to Bounce Back After Career Disappointment

  • Posted on October 6, 2021June 30, 2021
  • byElaine Mead
Learning to embrace disappointment is key for bouncing back from it.
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Travel Diaries: Play, Learn, Serve and Rest Well in Tasmania, Australia

  • Posted on September 7, 2021July 14, 2021
  • byElaine Mead
Tasmania prides itself on its local produce, community-focused culture and the opportunity to escape big-city life in order to reconnect with pure, wild nature.
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How to Speak Up for Yourself at Work

  • Posted on August 11, 2021June 23, 2021
  • byElaine Mead
Speaking up for ourselves at work isn’t always about being louder or firmer. 
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A Male Coworker’s Actions Undermined Me: Here’s How I Responded

  • Posted on August 25, 2020August 19, 2020
  • byElaine Mead
I let him know I would not simply accept his behavior, but that didn’t mean we couldn’t create a healthy, professional relationship.
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When I Walked Away From a Toxic Job, I Chose Myself

  • Posted on August 7, 2020July 30, 2020
  • byElaine Mead
Walking away taught me this: There is always another opportunity calling you to be brave.
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How Summertime Inspires My Creativity

  • Posted on August 4, 2020July 30, 2020
  • byElaine Mead
Summer is made for time spent outdoors, alone or together, soaking up the beauty of nature and the creativity that it inspires.
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How to Find a Good Mentor

  • Posted on July 16, 2020July 16, 2020
  • byElaine Mead
No matter how far up the ladder you go, help and guidance is always important.
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Lessons on Quarantine From My Dog

  • Posted on April 24, 2020April 14, 2020
  • byElaine Mead
These things have been helpful for me with coming to terms with the new normal of quarantining and self-isolating.
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It’s Time to Ditch Your To-Do List for a Stop Doing List

  • Posted on January 20, 2020January 27, 2020
  • byElaine Mead
A To-Do list often keeps you busy instead of productive. It’s time assess where you put your energy and time.
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Is The #GirlGang Hashtag Exclusive?

  • Posted on March 5, 2018January 27, 2020
  • byElaine Mead
There’s another side to the hashtag trend that warrants some discussion.
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How the Japanese Concept of ‘Ikigai’ Can Help You Live More Intentionally

  • Posted on January 20, 2018January 27, 2020
  • byElaine Mead
The idea itself isn’t groundbreaking or revolutionary, but it is worth taking note of.
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