Why It No Longer Matters to Me If My Job Impresses People
“Do not let the roles you play in life make you forget who you are.” ~Roy T. Bennett
Wherever I go and meet new people, they ask me, “What do you do?”
I love talking about what I do …
Posts by Kortney Rivard
Kortney Rivard is a certified life coach living in the Washington, DC area. A former aerospace engineer who found herself wanting a more fulfilling life, she is dedicated to helping women who are ready to stop brushing their dreams aside find the courage to go after their dreams and create a life they’re excited to wake up to. Check out her podcast, Real, Brave & Unstoppable HERE and learn more about her work at kortneyrivard.com.
My Secret to Overcoming the Painful Trap of Perfectionism
“A meaningful life is not being rich, being popular, or being perfect. It’s about being real, being humble, being able to share ourselves and touch the lives of others.” ~Unknown
Hello, I’m Kortney, and I’m a recovering perfectionist.
Like so …
I Got Fired for Struggling with Depression, and It’s Not Okay
“About all you can do in life is be who you are. Some people will love you for you. Most will love you for what you can do for them, and some won’t like you at all.” ~Rita Mae …
What Helped Me the Most When I Thought My Life Was Over
“What I’m looking for is not out there, it is in me.” ~Helen Keller
I used to think that life should be easy, and if it wasn’t easy, then I was doing it wrong.
I’m older and wiser now, and …
How Being in a Toxic Relationship Changed My Life for the Better
“Getting over a painful experience is much like crossing monkey bars. You have to let go at some point in order to move forward.” ~C.S. Lewis
My ex and I split up about five years ago. We had been married …
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