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Category: Self Care

Volunteer Work and How Not to Take on Too Much

February 20, 2021February 22, 2021Leave a comment

Hush1e
Sometimes, you have to step back and breathe so that you can re-evaluate how much you can personally handle. Taking on too many projects is not healthy, and you should know your limits. Hush1e used to be a corporate trainer, and she shares her mindfulness and decompression tips in time for the NCL Season to ramp up.

The Easy Way to Deal with Difficult NCL Teammates

July 13, 2020September 4, 20201 Comment

wolfshirtz
Don't simply ignore that difficult teammate! Use your NCL team experience to learn and practice valuable communication skills. Wolfshirtz, WebWitch, and Bill & Ted will show you how!

Fresh Kali…I mean Coffee

July 10, 2020September 4, 2020Leave a comment

Aaron James
Two oft-neglected but critical components of a cybersecurity toolkit are coffee and pictures of cats. This article by Aaron James features both. Put Kali aside for a moment to learn his secrets for a cup of brew unlike anything you've ever tried!* (*Depending on what you've tried.)

Organizing Your Workspace

June 1, 2020September 10, 2020Leave a comment

John "Mako" McGill
"Organizing Your Workspace" is tagged as "Self Care"? You betcha! Anxiety is increased in a cluttered environment. Let Mako gently guide you through the steps to Marie Kondo-ing your way to healthier cortisone levels.

The Unexpected Ups and Downs of a First Year Consultant

May 29, 2020September 4, 20201 Comment

JeanaByte
JeanaByte's first year out of college and into the cybersecurity workforce has been a wild ride. When it feels like the downs won't end, this is her advice for pulling yourself back up.

Let’s Have A Serious Talk About Overworking Yourself

May 22, 2020September 4, 20201 Comment

WebWitch
Are you honoring your limits? Do you know when to say no? What's a good rule of thumb for how to treat yourself? WebWitch casts an introspection spell to help you meditate on your own habits.

Practicing Self Care During the NCL Games

May 18, 2020October 5, 2020Leave a comment

WebWitch
An important PSA from the Tech Bog: Keeping yourself sane is just as important as getting a lot of points. Read WebWitch's shocking self-care confession, and don't be like WebWitch! You can practice the magical art of self care in as little as 5 minutes.

How to Win a Fight Vs. Impostor Syndrome

May 16, 2020October 5, 2020Leave a comment

MistressVenom
Did you know: Einstein struggled with impostor syndrome? Even consultants with 20+ years of experience struggle with it, and not all of them handle it well. Do you? MistressVenom explains how you can re-frame self doubt and use it to prosper.

The Joy of Smart Home Automation

May 15, 2020February 6, 20211 Comment

MistressVenom
The Internet of Things is often criticized for its security risks. MistressVenom is a fan of network security, but she also became a fan of smart homes after chronic illness threatened her independence. How did she reconcile the two?

How to Win a Fight Vs. Impostor Syndrome in the NCL Games

May 11, 2020September 4, 2020Leave a comment

MistressVenom
What is impostor syndrome? What is the Vomit Comet? What does it mean when you can't solve an "Easy" challenge? Even if you've solved every challenge up 'til now, there's never a guarantee that you'll solve the next one. MistressVenom and NCL will help you transform performance anxiety into a more productive growth mindset.

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