Tag: lifestyle
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Recharging From Difficult Times
Life loves to throw all kinds of curveballs our way. More often than we’d like, we find ourselves battling difficult circumstances and situations. During these times our limits are tested. Our emotions are sporadic. Our boundaries are pushed. Our responsibilities are heightened. And our mental health always takes a toll. That’s why it’s so important…
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The Power of the People Around You
Most of us are familiar with the expression “show me your friends and I’ll show you yourself”. Many of us heard this phrase growing up from our parents or teachers while being scolded for acting out or a wrongdoing that they assume was influenced by our peers. As much as we didn’t want to admit…
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Letter to Those Who are Transforming
Transitional times in our lives can be equally beautiful and difficult. Everyone always talks about how the butterfly gracefully becomes this beautiful creature with vibrant colors that floats through life so delicately. People are so quick to forget to mention the transformation that took place within the cocoon. A transformation that requires growth. And growth…
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Revitalizing & Getting Back to Myself
There is no feeling worse than not feeling like yourself. Than being stuck in a vortex of exhaustion and anxiety. Or being trapped in a zombie-like state where you don’t even feel like a person anymore. The past approximate year and a half have been challenging for me personally. With each month that passed, I…
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Perfectionism Will Ruin You. Here’s How to Help It.
Growing up I was the poster child for a Type A, perfectionist student. I was always top of my class academically. I was the first “student of the week” every school year. I was the teacher’s pet. I got straight As. I excelled to the point of pure boredom in elementary, middle, and high school.…
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Affirmations for Those Who Are Feeling “Used”.
I am not an intermittent person in anyone’s life. I am not the doll you pick up when you want and put in a box when you don’t. I am not the friend you give half effort to when you feel like it. I am a fixture in the lives of those I care for.…
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