Things I have learned this year

It was my birthday last Friday, which is always a good occasion to take stock of things. Here are the big lessons I've learned over the past twelve months:

• It’s okay to answer questions on your own terms, especially when it comes to your own work.


• Stand up to bullies. It’s the only way to break the pattern.


• It’s okay to say no. It will make you so much happier when you do say yes.


• Ask for the things you really want. There is little to be lost in asking and so much to be gained.

I'm not perfect about putting these into practice, but when I remember, I'm so much happier.