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Embracing Solo Dates: A Journey to Self-Confidence
Have you ever taken yourself on a solo date? I haven’t — at least not yet — but it’s something I’ve always wanted to do. The only thing holding me back is confidence.…
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Defining Your Life Principles for Authentic Living
Lately, I’ve been wondering about what truly defines the way I live my life. I’m not talking about goals or achievements, but the principles that guide my choices, shape my actions, and reflect who…
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Finding Joy in Reading Again During Tough Times
I’ve always been a book junkie. I’ve loved reading for as long as I can remember. It’s been an outlet for me, and a place to find comfort. During stressful times, it’s my escape, and how…
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The Complex Journey to Adulthood
Being an adult is much more difficult than I ever imagined growing up. I remember my preschool days—playing “house” or “work,” pretending to cook meals or type on the wood that lined the sandbox. I…
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The Healing Power of Self-Acceptance in Communication
If I were guaranteed not to fail, I’d finally speak up without fear of judgement. I’m a highly sensitive person and a lot of the time I forgo speaking at all. I’ll usually just stay…
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Transforming Self-Criticism into Self-Love
One personal goal I’ve set is to stop speaking so negatively about myself. For much of my life, I’ve been incredibly hard on myself. I used to believe I was a worthless person…
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Living Without Possessions
Losing all of my possessions is uncomfortable to imagine. Personal belongings are so special to me. They hold stories, memories and comfort. They’re the things we’ve collected over the years. They remind me of who I am,…
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Why Baking Bread is My Next Culinary Challenge
One thing that I enjoy most is cooking. I love all aspects of it—prepping, cooking, plating, and of course, eating. Cooking has always felt natural to me, and I feel at home when I’m in…
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Paying Attention to Life’s Details
There are many details of my life that I would like to pay more attention to. I feel like we spend so much of our time caught up in what needs to be done…
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Finding Pride in Hard Work and Persistence
Whenever I put my full effort into something and complete it, I feel beyond proud of myself. For me, it’s always been a struggle starting and finishing tasks. I absolutely love having an idea and…
