Laura Small5 Steps to Making A New *Adult* FriendFor many of us, it’s easier said than done. I often think back to a time when I made a new friend and recount the events that took place…Jan 29, 2020Jan 29, 2020
Laura SmallBe the Bridge — Perfecting the Art of working for both your Company & Your communityIn my early years as a community professional, I worked exclusively in the weeds. The weeds are where the users live, participate and…Nov 5, 2018Nov 5, 2018
Laura SmallThe Uncertainty of a DayI rise tired, nervous and thankful. The morning is upon me and my work day pending. Every day there is new opportunity, but also a sense of…Jan 7, 2018Jan 7, 2018
Laura Small10 Community Management Lessons I’ve Learned Along The WayHumans are messy and organizing humans around a product with business objectives is challenging and unpredictable. Here are a few of the…Dec 18, 2017Dec 18, 2017
Laura SmallAnxiety TransferenceMy anxiety is a slow, persistent hum. It is always there, sometimes it’s more dulled, like a simmering winter stew. Other times it’s loud…Dec 3, 2017Dec 3, 2017
Laura SmallReflections on Self-LoathingIs it me, or are we all addicted to self-loathing?Nov 16, 2017Nov 16, 2017
Laura SmallMy Boyfriend Is An Empathy Scam ArtistIt has come to my attention that my boyfriend is an empathy scam artist. I coined this term after a recent discussion with him in which he…Oct 6, 2017Oct 6, 2017
Laura SmallRecontextualizing Your Emotional Bad HabitsThis past weekend, my boyfriend has been away. We live together, so I was alone in the apartment. I am self-sufficient and I felt excited…Sep 29, 2017Sep 29, 2017
Laura Small5 Tips To Embrace Frantic, Difficult Days!When was the last time you had a frantic moment? An entirely frantic day, maybe?Sep 18, 2017Sep 18, 2017
Laura SmallAre You Thinking About Yourself Too Much?Last night, I picked up the fall catalogue for the Kripalu Yoga Center in Stockbridge, Massachusetts. As explained on their website, the “…Sep 6, 2017Sep 6, 2017