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Finding Peace: Declutter Your Space and Mind
I know I need to declutter both my environment and my mind. My mind most of all—but for me, it always starts with what I can see. Visual clutter overwhelms me in a…
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Why Do I Overreact? Understanding Emotional Responses
I always feel like I overreact. Especially because my reactions don’t always stay inside. Sometimes they show up in public—in parking lots, grocery store lines, or traffic when I’m already tired and just…
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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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The Unique Journey to Discovering Joy
Happiness is somewhat of a rarity for me. It’s something that I don’t experience very often. I don’t know whether it’s because I don’t openly welcome joy, or because I don’t know what…
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Understanding Internalized Ableism and Its Impact
I’ve always carried around this burden of shame. My constant struggles with trying to fit in with society made me feel weak, underappreciated, and out of place. I’m plagued by emotions that become…
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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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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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Life’s Unexpected Twists: Lessons from a Late Bloomer
Growing up, I didn’t think I was that far off from societal standards in terms of achieving milestones. I mean, being a kid and all, your hopes and dreams are still intact, and you…
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How Gratitude Changes Your Perspective on Life
Recently, gratitude has been a positive emotion that I experience daily. It’s a feeling that has helped change the way I see the world. For me, it’s more than just being thankful. It’s about noticing the…
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Finding Peace in Letting Go of the Past
I’ve held on to so many things in my life—old friendships that faded mistakes I couldn’t forgive myself for, and situations I thought I could fix if I just tried harder. I used to…
