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Life Is the Special Occasion: Stop Waiting Until You’re“Better” to Start Enjoying It
Sometimes we wait until we feel better to take care of ourselves, but the small ways we show up for ourselves are what help us feel better. A candid reflection on self-respect, confidence, clothing, food, and caring for yourself now. Continue reading
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At 35, I Stopped Confusing Achievement With a Full Life
I Didn’t Wake Up Rebalanced. I Just Got Tired of Racing Through My Own Life. That’s the realization that struck me in the middle of the night a week ago. I was so busy checking boxes, and going through the motions that somewhere between emails, deadlines, and always being “in the middle of something,” I… Continue reading
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Half the Year Is Gone: What I’m Leaving Behind in the Second Half of the Year
As the second half of the year begins, I’m focusing less on what I need to accomplish and more on what I need to let go of. From living in a constant state of urgency to holding grudges, arguing with fools, and shopping every sale, these are the habits and mindsets I’m leaving behind in… Continue reading
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