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Simple Steps to Personal Growth: A Fresh Start for the New Year
With January rapidly approaching and the year coming to an end, there’s been a lot of self-reflection going on. Usually, this time of year brings with it an overwhelming sense of pressure—to meet not…
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Finding Confidence in Public Speaking
I believe that most of us have performed on stage or given a speech at some point in our lives. For me, I’ve done both. Was it by choice? Sometimes—most of the time,…
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Admiring Patience and Kindness in Others
Something that sparks my admiration is watching people choose kindness over anger or frustration. Sometimes it honestly boggles my mind how people can be so generous and sympathetic in situations that I feel…
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Embracing December’s Dual Nature
I’ve always loved the month of December. There’s so much going on. You’ve got the holidays in full swing, the seasonal change from fall to winter, and the culmination of a year. It’s a perfect time…
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Embracing Both Solitude and Social Life
I genuinely crave solitude. I love being alone because it’s the only time I can fully unmask and be myself. I’m still quiet — I’m always quiet — but in solitude, I’m alive in a different way. I’m…
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Embrace Mindfulness: The Power of Slowing Down
I used to believe that juggling a lot of projects at once made me productive — that jumping between tabs, chores, conversations, and thoughts somehow meant I was keeping up with life. Truthfully though,…
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Autistic Joy: Embracing Different Expressions of Happiness
I’ve always had a hard time expressing joy the way that others do. I feel joy and happiness just like everyone else, I just show it in a different way. While others are jumping up…
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Simple Self-Care Practices for Everyday Peace
Self-care is not always about luxury; it can be found in simple, personal routines that promote clarity and calm. This includes daily basics like brushing teeth and showering, as well as soothing activities…