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Hey, everyone! I've been away from the platform for quite some time, but I'm preparing to begin taking conversations once again this week. I'm excited to be back — does anyone have guidance or best practices on what I should to get caught up with anything that might have changed since I've been away? Thanks!
Most of you know that I'm a huge proponent of self-care (it's something that truly helps me in moments when I'm struggling.) So today I wanted to talk about self-care, but most importantly, self-care during the holidays. How to take care of yourself when you're busy visiting family and are out of your normal routine?
How do you keep a conversation at no more than 45-60 minutes? I have ADHD which makes it hard for me to transition stages and keep track of time and progress. I would love to hear how you all manage it (or not). Thanks for your help!
Hi, everybody! I just completed training and am ready to take my first shift, but I’m very nervous. What should I expect? Any tips for first timers?
Hi everyone! I've been taking conversations for a while now, but I still often overthink and struggle with responses. I don't like leaving people waiting for a response, but sometimes I find myself really struggling and feeling like I'm simply throwing something together instead of leaving them with nothing. What do you…
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