Dr. Patricia Schmidt
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Continue reading →: Being an Introvert Feels Like Not Having a Voice at WorkWe’re not dumb or uninterested; our brains work differently It’s the same story every week: I sit in a meeting at work. There’s a vibrant discussion about a topic, and everybody seems to have a firm opinion and an eloquent discourse about it. Except me. I’m an introvert. A slow…
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Continue reading →: 42 Life Lessons I Know at 42 (That Everybody Should Know)
Buckle up because I have some unsolicited life advice for you. I just turned 42. It’s been a wild ride: I’ve been through trauma, mental health struggles, & a move from Europe to South America with 2 kids. I became a mom 16 & 8 years ago, have been married…
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Continue reading →: My Mind-Blowing First Month in Medium’s Partner Program
30 days that changed my writing career in unexpected ways I have been writing occasionally on Medium since April 2024, and in August, I was finally able to join the Partner Program and monetize my writing. Now, looking back at my first 30 days in the program, I have to…
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Continue reading →: Assuming that Men “Help” at Home Isn’t Helping Anyone
How the “helper” mentality reinforces gender inequality Recently, I saw the following post on social media: The post is full of good intentions, you might say. How nice of this guy! He wants to support his partner and help. Some women commented on the post, complaining that they didn’t want…
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Continue reading →: How Are Medium Earnings Calculated? My Surprising Findings
As a statistics nerd, I couldn’t help but analyze the data Earnings calculations in the Medium Partner Program are a mystery. We know a few basics, but how the amounts are exactly calculated remains unclear. Medium provides some information in their documentation. According to the article, the following indicators account for…
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Continue reading →: Raising Children Bilingually: A Gift or a Burden?
My experiences from raising two bilingual children, mixed with some science As a psychologist, few things amaze me more than watching my children seamlessly change between languages, as if they were flipping a switch in their brains. Their capacity impresses not only me and my husband but also the (mostly…
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Continue reading →: Earning the Notion Essentials Badge in 2024: All you need to know
A complete guide based on my recent experience with the exam Notion is an all-in-one software with literally endless capabilities and use cases. It has revolutionized how individuals and teams manage their tasks, projects, information, and more. There is a growing demand for Notion templates and consulting services. If you…
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