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Sex
A Solution to Stopping Sexual Harassment

Susan Harrow on January 5, 2018

I’ve worked as a consultant at a corporation where the head of the company ran his hands through my hair and laughed when I yelled at him to never do that again.

I’ve worked as a consultant at a corporation where the head of the company ran his hands through my hair and laughed when I yelled at him to never do that again.

Anxiety
10 Best Tech Devices to Prevent Rape

Susan Harrow on April 15, 2017

The National Sexual Violence Resource Center has estimated that one in five women will be raped at some time in their lives.

The National Sexual Violence Resource Center has estimated that one in five women will be raped at some time in their lives.

Relationships
Small Bits of Bravery to Accomplish Anything

Susan Harrow on September 21, 2016

Bravery comes in many forms. What if you can do one brave act a day, no matter how small to build your bravery?

Bravery comes in many forms. What if you can do one brave act a day, no matter how small to build your bravery?

Self-Esteem
Kim Kardashian’s Style of Self Esteem Is Bad for Girls

Susan Harrow on March 25, 2016

Kim Kardashian is someone who is enraptured with her body. She appears to do nothing else except snap incessant selfies then post them to social media.

Kim Kardashian is someone who is enraptured with her body. She appears to do nothing else except snap incessant selfies then post them to social media.

Career
Not Speaking Up Can Be Shocking

Susan Harrow on November 12, 2015

As a student attending Palo Alto High School I was intrigued by experiments. So I hired myself out to any experiment, focus group or survey that would have me.

As a student attending Palo Alto High School I was intrigued by experiments. So I hired myself out to any experiment, focus group or survey that would have me.

Jealousy
3 Ways to Turn Jealousy Into Motivation and Self-Acceptance

Susan Harrow on August 16, 2015

For some people — including me — studying Aikido (The Japanese Martial Art, called The Way of Harmony that works as a way to polish the spirit, to turn lead into gold) is a slow, awkward, and arduous process.

For some people — including me — studying Aikido (The Japanese Martial Art, called The Way of Harmony that works as a way to polish the spirit, to turn lead into gold) is a slow, awkward, and arduous process.

Career
Don’t Fake it Until You Make It: 7 Zen Habits

Susan Harrow on November 26, 2014

Re-imagine the way you want to be with real practices and mental focus with these 7 Habits to Create Real Change Using Aikido & Martial Arts Principles:

Re-imagine the way you want to be with real practices and mental focus with these 7 Habits to Create Real Change Using Aikido & Martial Arts Principles:

Loneliness
Epidemic Impacts Hormones, Muffin Top, Cognitive Function

Susan Harrow on October 7, 2014

Loneliness effects your well-being more than you think it does. Wondering just how detrimental it is to your success and curious how to conquer it easily?

Loneliness effects your well-being more than you think it does. Wondering just how detrimental it is to your success and curious how to conquer it easily?

Anxiety
Anxiety Alert! Speech: Five Ways to Quell the Quease

Susan Harrow on October 3, 2014

Are you sick of speaking with fear and want to begin making it fun for both you and your audience? This article is a must-read!

Are you sick of speaking with fear and want to begin making it fun for both you and your audience? This article is a must-read!

Media
The Gut-Wrenching Emotions That Come With Being A Beginner

Susan Harrow on September 2, 2014

Being a beginner can be painful for a very long time-especially when striving for excellence, and still being horrifyingly bad.

Being a beginner can be painful for a very long time-especially when striving for excellence, and still being horrifyingly bad.

Attention
The One Must-Have Skill You Need to Get Respect Like Beyoncé

Susan Harrow on August 25, 2014

Media-savvy celebs like Beyoncè demand attention and know that calculated brevity is key. How do us mere mortals achieve such stature? Read on and learn how to command attention and make the crowd go silent when you enter a room.

Media-savvy celebs like Beyoncè demand attention and know that calculated brevity is key. How do us mere mortals achieve such stature? Read on and learn how to command attention and make the crowd go silent when you enter a room.

Media
How to Say No: To Save Your Sanity and Soul

Susan Harrow on July 19, 2014

Have you ever said yes to someone, and then instantly regretted it?

You felt like when you gave away that "yes" it stripped away a part of your soul that you could never recover again?

I may sound a tad soap opera-ish, but some "yes's" do have serious, enduring consequences.

Have you ever said yes to someone, and then instantly regretted it?

You felt like when you gave away that "yes" it stripped away a part of your soul that you could never recover again?

I may sound a tad soap opera-ish, but some "yes's" do have serious, enduring consequences.

Leadership
Ways to Be a Thought Leader

Susan Harrow on April 20, 2013

To be called a thought leader was once rare. Thought leaders had a coveted status. But the term thought leader has become a common moniker — too common. It seems that everyone is touting himself as the next thought leader. But most aren’t.

To be called a thought leader was once rare. Thought leaders had a coveted status. But the term thought leader has become a common moniker — too common. It seems that everyone is touting himself as the next thought leader. But most aren’t.

Relationships
James Bond Brand Shaken

Susan Harrow on April 9, 2012

James Bond and beer? Bad move Bond. James Bond drinking beer is a fall from grace as the sophisticated spy we know and love for his elegance and glam.

James Bond and beer? Bad move Bond. James Bond drinking beer is a fall from grace as the sophisticated spy we know and love for his elegance and glam.

Is Pinterest the place for porno dreams?
Pornography
Pinned: Pinterest Porn

Susan Harrow on March 25, 2012

I shouldn’t have been surprised to find that naked pics have found their way into a space dominated by domestic bliss, weddings, flowers, food, crafts, and style.

I shouldn’t have been surprised to find that naked pics have found their way into a space dominated by domestic bliss, weddings, flowers, food, crafts, and style.

Social Networking
Social Networking For People Who Hate Small Talk

Susan Harrow on March 22, 2012

I don't want to know when you're going to sleep or take a leak. I don't want to hear about your baby's poop habits, or the tiff with the neighbor. Give me nourishment, not trivia.

I don't want to know when you're going to sleep or take a leak. I don't want to hear about your baby's poop habits, or the tiff with the neighbor. Give me nourishment, not trivia.

Motivation
Little Goals Big Results: The Art of Small

Susan Harrow on January 19, 2011

Many people want it all now. Not me. I want a slow drip so I can acclimate. I need time to adjust to any changes. I'd probably drop dead if I won the lottery. If I were suddenly super sleek and thin I wouldn't know who I was. I wouldn't recognize myself. Who is that person in the mirror with all those bones sticking out?

Many people want it all now. Not me. I want a slow drip so I can acclimate. I need time to adjust to any changes. I'd probably drop dead if I won the lottery. If I were suddenly super sleek and thin I wouldn't know who I was. I wouldn't recognize myself. Who is that person in the mirror with all those bones sticking out?