Learn Mindfully Blog


When your values and paycheck don’t match
Sometimes the difference between what you care about and what your workplace demands of you isn’t just uncomfortable, it’s exhausting

Why your "toxic" workplace is actually abusive (and what to do about It)
Real talk on healing workplace trauma with Alla Weinberg

Leadership lessons from Connie Liu: Embracing the messy middle as a founder
Whether you’re a founder, aspiring entrepreneur, or someone navigating a career transition, Connie’s journey offers a roadmap for thriving amid uncertainty.


Why control doesn’t always work
A common theme I hear from coaching clients is some version of: “If I just try harder, this will work.”

The role of mindset when navigating career change
At the heart of your search is your mindset

Breaking into Freelance UX Research: A Guide for Experienced Practitioners
Learn what it really takes to succeed—from finding clients to setting boundaries and marketing your skills.


Ace Your Next UXR Interview with the Power of Storytelling
Master these techniques to boost your confidence and effectively showcase your skills while interviewing

Leverage Your Network to Land Your Next UXR Role
Shift from cold applications to building relationships in UXR with templates for crafting warm outreach messages that set you apart in the job market.

How to Transfer Your UXR Skills to Different Roles
Explore career paths beyond research and transfer your skills to product, strategy, and more.

Becoming a UXR Manager: Unpacking Perception vs Reality
Becoming a UXR Manager has its own set of challenges and rewards. Let’s outline them here and now.

How to Identify Companies That Truly Value User Research
A UXR expert on the signals, red flags, and reverse interview questions UXRs should know before joining their next company.

A User Researchers’s Guide to Thinking About the Job Market: 2025 Edition
A senior UXR expert and career advisor weighs in on the factors that will impact the job market this year.


How to network in a way that is authentic to you
It’s time to rethink your typical approach to building relationships

Navigating work when you cant quit
Strategies for finding peace and growth in your current role

