Self-Help
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Maybe We’re Allowed To Be Happy
Maybe our minds have been lying to us. Maybe the other shoe isn’t going to drop. Maybe the worst-case scenario isn’t barreling towards us. Maybe everything we have doesn’t need…
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This Is How You Know You’re Going To Be Just Fine
It comes in waves, so it’s confusing. You shove it down because you deserved better. You deserve better to this day. Even the shortest flashbacks set you back. Some only for a…
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3 Ways That Holding Onto Your Pain Causes You More Pain
My past is probably much like your own. It is filled with laughter, love and adventure. It is also filled with hurt, resentment and loss. If I could alphabetically shelve…
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Here’s What It’s Like To Have Anxiety That Manifests Physically, Rather Than Mentally
Imagine having an overactive fight-or-flight response. Imagine your body being braced for disaster. Imagine staying awake all night at sleepovers as a child because every time the house creaked or…
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The Art Of Overthinking
Overthinking. We all do it – of course we all do it. I’ve come to the conclusion that it is probably one of my more hard-hitting habits. I don’t even…
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Why Self-Love Must Always Come First
My mind goes to weird places when I’m unwell, tired or stressed. But let’s talk about when I’m under the weather. These days, I’ve got a pretty good handle on…
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Worry Less About Where Your Choices Will Take You, And More About What Kind Of Person They’ll Make You
Almost every decision we make is geared towards an end goal. Getting that promotion. Embarking on that adventure. Securing that dream person or job or apartment. Everything we do slants…
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The Truth Is You Never Know What Someone Else Is Going Through
I’m the type of person who takes a lot of things…quite personally. I’ve gotten a lot better as I get older, but it still takes effort for me to know when…
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The Best Thing You Can Do For Others Is To Be Comfortable With Yourself
I have noticed that when I’m feeling somewhat self-conscious about something in my life, I start giving less. I initiate conversations and meet-ups less, and it’s like I want to…
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5 Things To Try When You’re Battling Burn Out And Need To Give Your Mind A Break
Burn out. It’s a real thing and I’m very, very prone to it. I put my heart and soul into a lot of things that I do—especially when it comes…