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Rediscovering Creativity Through Struggles
When the Words Disappeared There was a time when an unbearable weight of depression landed on my shoulders. I’m not quite sure what triggered it, but it hit me like a ton of bricks. I…
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Understanding Overstimulation: Signs and Solutions
There are days when the world feels like it’s turned the volume all the way up and no one else seems to notice but me. It starts small. Maybe the tab in my shirt…
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The Books Calling to Me: A Reader’s Dilemma
Lately, my attention span has been that of a fish. I haven’t been doing some of the things I take pleasure in. Reading for example. I haven’t been doing it lately. It’s not because I don’t want…
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Finding Meaning in Typical Days
For me, most days are typical. Not necessarily in a bad way. They’re just predictable and repetitive. Right now, my day’s not even over, but I know how the rest of it will go. I stick…
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The Way I Feed Myself Reflects the Way I Feel
The way I feed myself is never just about hunger. It’s a mirror of my emotions—what I’m holding, what I’m releasing, what I’m carrying throughout the day. When I feel Joy When I feel…
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Embracing Your Best: Navigating Daily Struggles
There are days when I feel like I’m on top of my game. I knock out my list of things to-do, I write, I cook, I take care of my mom and still have…
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How I Came to Love My Nickname
Hi, I’m Nikki My nickname, Nikki, has stuck with me for years now. Funny enough, I never introduced myself that way—my friends gave it to me. At first, I wasn’t too keen on it.…
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Effective Strategies for Health and Well-Being
Over the years, I’ve learned that small, sustainable actions go a long way. I’ve never really been one to follow through with a routine. It’s not because I don’t want to, it’s because I often…
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The Impact of Overthinking on Confidence
The Constant Reel in My Mind I’ve always struggled with overthinking. It’s not something I can just turn off, even when I desperately want to. My mind feels like a movie that’s stuck on…
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Taste of Palm Springs: Grandpa’s Potato & Eggs Recipe
Some meals live in your heart forever. In our family food wasn’t just food. It was tradition, love, and connection. Every dish told a story, and every meal was a gathering. A Taste of Palm Springs…
