https://laurapdunlap.com Updates from Laura Dunlap https://laurapdunlap.com/blog/can-i-afford-to-change-a-conversation-about-money-and-fresh-starts https://laurapdunlap.com/blog/can-i-afford-to-change-a-conversation-about-money-and-fresh-starts <div>The question &ldquo;Can I afford to change?&rdquo; is rarely just about the numbers. Childhood lessons about money can linger for decades, shaping decisions about careers, family, and fresh starts even when circumstances have changed. This post explores how avoiding money can deepen anxiety&mdash;and how a small shift toward curiosity might make the next step feel possible. It also introduces a workshop for anyone ready to examine the old story behind their money fears.</div> Tue, 27 Oct 2026 12:01:01 -0500 https://laurapdunlap.com/blog/why-i-created-the-reinvention-roadmap https://laurapdunlap.com/blog/why-i-created-the-reinvention-roadmap <div><br></div> Fri, 12 Jun 2026 13:07:20 -0500 https://laurapdunlap.com/blog/myth-of-the-sliding-door https://laurapdunlap.com/blog/myth-of-the-sliding-door <div data-start="1180" data-end="1269" data-pasted="true">Two people can make the exact same decision&hellip;<br data-start="1224" data-end="1227">and end up in completely different places.</div><div data-start="1271" data-end="1311">It&rsquo;s not the choice that changes things.</div><div data-start="1313" data-end="1397">It&rsquo;s what happens after when things get uncomfortable and people start to pull back.</div><div data-start="1399" data-end="1474">That&rsquo;s the part no one really talks about&hellip; and where things begin to shift.</div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div> Sat, 02 May 2026 22:20:16 -0500 https://laurapdunlap.com/blog/burnout-isn-t-about-working-too-hard https://laurapdunlap.com/blog/burnout-isn-t-about-working-too-hard <div data-pasted="true">Burnout isn’t always the result of working too hard. Often, it comes from chasing the “right” milestones without the meaning that makes effort sustainable. Many high achievers were trained early to optimize for grades, titles, and approval, only to discover that external motivation fades when autonomy, growth, and connection are missing. When success becomes identity and comparison shapes motivation, even real progress can start to feel hollow, urgent, and insufficient. This article explores why burnout can run deeper than fatigue, how purpose evolves over time, and the quieter question that can shift everything: not just what you’re pursuing, but who you’re becoming in the process.</div><div><br></div>]]> Mon, 19 Jan 2026 08:30:00 -0500 https://laurapdunlap.com/blog/the-sunk-cost-trap-how-to-know-when-it-s-time-to-let-go https://laurapdunlap.com/blog/the-sunk-cost-trap-how-to-know-when-it-s-time-to-let-go <div>Research shows that staying on a misaligned path increases stress and lowers satisfaction. Discover how to reframe your experience, use your strengths, and move forward with purpose.</div> Tue, 04 Nov 2025 11:42:00 -0600 https://laurapdunlap.com/blog/myth-of-laziness https://laurapdunlap.com/blog/myth-of-laziness <div>You&rsquo;ve mastered the art of endurance. But endurance without direction keeps you stuck. This isn&rsquo;t about hustle &mdash; it&rsquo;s about alignment. And that shift changes everything.</div> Thu, 16 Oct 2025 08:30:00 -0400 https://laurapdunlap.com/blog/not-everything-you-lose-is-a-loss https://laurapdunlap.com/blog/not-everything-you-lose-is-a-loss <div><br></div> Thu, 25 Sep 2025 09:00:00 -0400 https://laurapdunlap.com/blog/when-the-nest-empties-so-does-the-calendar-navigating-the-in-between-of-change https://laurapdunlap.com/blog/when-the-nest-empties-so-does-the-calendar-navigating-the-in-between-of-change <div><br></div> Fri, 05 Sep 2025 07:18:28 -0500 https://laurapdunlap.com/blog/negotiating-your-worth-in-midlife-stop-proving-start-claiming https://laurapdunlap.com/blog/negotiating-your-worth-in-midlife-stop-proving-start-claiming <div><br></div> Fri, 29 Aug 2025 06:32:01 -0500 https://laurapdunlap.com/blog/when-regret-shows-up-so-does-the-opportunity-to-reinvent https://laurapdunlap.com/blog/when-regret-shows-up-so-does-the-opportunity-to-reinvent <div><br></div> Fri, 15 Aug 2025 08:16:00 -0500