Sharing isn't Always Caring: Rethinking the Rules of Toddler Kindness

I hate it when you tell my kid (or yours) to 'just share'. Here's why.

Oct 10 • 

Julie Laufer

13

5

I don't want to talk about it 😤

But I guess I'm here anyway

Oct 2 • 

Julie Laufer

15

10

September 2025

On Finding Relief in Liminal Space

A contract gig, a beach weekend, and the answers I don't quite have yet

Sep 18 • 

Julie Laufer

11

11

August 2025

Grateful for Unemployment (and Other Things I’m Not Supposed to Say Out Loud)

On slumps, questioning what work should look like, and (temporarily) saying goodbye to my free time

Aug 28 • 

Julie Laufer

15

10

The Layoff Diaries #5: Oh sh*t...Did I ask for this?

I typed up a resignation letter and started to dream. I never sent it, but now I'm wondering...did I ask for this?

Aug 19 • 

Julie Laufer

6

1

July 2025

Substack isn't Sparking Joy (but maybe it's me)

On loving the draft, loathing the algorithm, and trying to show up anyway

Jul 31 • 

Julie Laufer

20

19

The Layoff Diaries #4: Overcoming Decision Paralysis and Overwhelm

Why I needed to create a framework for doing things in the first place

Jul 27 • 

Julie Laufer

4

1

I talked about my three layoffs on a podcast. It was hard, but not for the reasons I thought

How telling my story on the “I Lost My Job” podcast helped me process — and appreciate — the real impact of my layoffs have had on me.

Jul 24 • 

Julie Laufer

7

3

Two Years of Motherhood and I Know Nothing

I've learned so much and I still know nothing. I expect to continue to learn and that I'll continue to know nothing. Silly girl, now you know.

Jul 22 • 

Julie Laufer

13

8

The Four Things Framework: How to Do Just Enough During a Layoff

My low-pressure daily structure that supports my ADHD brain, helps combat burnout, and allows me to get just enough done — even when it feels like I…

Jul 18 • 

Julie Laufer

21

13

The Layoff Diaries #3: The Five Stages of (Layoff) Grief

Yep, they apply here too

Jul 9 • 

Julie Laufer

10

2

The skirt I can't seem to say goodbye to

And so I am writing about it.

Jul 2 • 

Julie Laufer

10

22