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Welcome to Jesstopia!

Posted on May 1, 2015 by jrdreistadt

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Welcome to my sanctuary, a sacred space where I share light and loveliness — as well as a few shadows — through the literary arts. On this site, you can learn more about me, immerse yourself in some of my … Continue reading →

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8 Tips to Accomplish Goals on Your Own

Posted on December 28, 2020 by jrdreistadt

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Q: If you need to accomplish something and you have no help to push you through, how do you it?  A: It can be difficult to stay on track toward our goals when we don’t have someone actively supporting our … Continue reading →

Posted in Leadership Tagged goals

7 Tips to Write Innovative Proposals

Posted on December 17, 2020 by jrdreistadt

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Q: I’m working on a proposal related to drug and substance abuse that will benefit women, youth, and girls. I need innovative methods to add to what I already have. Where can I find this information?  That’s a great question! … Continue reading →

Posted in Community, Creativity, Writing Tagged fundraising, nonprofit organizations, proposals

How to Sell Yourself without Selling Out

Posted on December 3, 2020 by jrdreistadt

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I hate talking about myself. When I’m asked to share even superficial details about my life, I feel my fists (and teeth) clenching as my gaze drops to the floor. I guess people think something about me is interesting – … Continue reading →

Posted in Leadership Tagged networking, self promotion

How to Thrive When Your Boss is a Narcissist

Posted on November 19, 2020 by jrdreistadt

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Have you ever worked for a narcissist? It’s hard to feel like you’re making a meaningful contribution when your coworker, supervisor, or leader takes credit for your work, puts you down, and does whatever they can to draw attention to … Continue reading →

Posted in Leadership Tagged narcissism

How to Be an Authority without Being a Jerk

Posted on November 5, 2020 by jrdreistadt

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If you’re anything like me, then the idea of claiming to be an authority seems a little bit distasteful. Not just because of imposter syndrome – feeling like ‘who am I to claim to be an authority’, but also because … Continue reading →

Posted in Leadership Tagged authority

Finding My Voice

Posted on October 15, 2020 by jrdreistadt

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It’s always nice to find out that you’re not alone. This recent article helped me to feel this way by revealing how women face discrimination because of our voices.  I’ve been told on more than one occasion that I have … Continue reading →

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Developing Patience as a Leader

Posted on October 1, 2020 by jrdreistadt

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Q: How can I be a more patient leader?  Leaders are often involved in provoking change, whether it is change in organizations or change in communities. And change takes time. People don’t like change; they resist it and resent it. … Continue reading →

Posted in Leadership Tagged patience

Controlling Emotions at Work

Posted on September 17, 2020 by jrdreistadt

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Q: How can I control my emotions so that I do not come across like a “boss?”  This is a delicate balance. Women are (too often) expected to be demure and nurturing; we are judged harshly when we exert our … Continue reading →

Posted in Leadership, Mindfulness Tagged awareness, emotions

How to Use Technology without Distracting the Audience

Posted on September 3, 2020 by jrdreistadt

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Q: How can I use technology for my presentation without distracting my audience?  Yes, you are right – technology can definitely be distracting. But it can also be really helpful to communicate our messages. Think of technology not as a … Continue reading →

Posted in Leadership Tagged presentations, technology

Focusing on What Matters Most

Posted on August 20, 2020 by jrdreistadt

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Q: How can reign in my passion to focus on my goals?  You may be asking the wrong person. I am pretty much all over the place, and it is because I am a passionate person with multiple interests. I … Continue reading →

Posted in Leadership Tagged focus, intention

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Q: How can reign in my passion to focus on my goals? 

You may be asking the wrong person. I am pretty much all over the place, and it is because I am a passionate person with multiple interests. I find it hard to focus and just do one thing. That being said, having this disposition has forced me to develop some discipline over the years to keep me on track toward my goals. First of all, you may need to prioritize your goals because, if you’re anything like me, you probably have more that you want to do than you could ever realistically accomplish. So write down those goals and prioritize them. Determine what is most important to you. Now, get out your calendar and write down specific things, even little things, that you can do to progress toward your most important goals each week. Even just one thing. So, you have prioritized your goals and scheduled time to work on them every week. Now, how do you reign in your passion? I’m not sure that you need to. Your multiple passions are what make you an interesting person, and they probably contribute to your sense of pleasure and fulfillment. And don’t forget that you have an entire lifetime to explore your passions. You don’t need to do everything right now. Keep prioritizing and adjust to keep yourself focused on your current goals. 

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