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What Your Birthday Can Teach You About Taking Control of Happiness
I’ve been spending the last few years learning how to live intentionally. Meditation, journaling, books, and talks have all helped me turn inward and focus on living a meaningful life. As a full-time…
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My Complex Relationship with Cooking: How I found the Freedom to Break Away
“Aren’t you going to serve him first?” my mother asked as I was about to take a bite of the delicious meal she had made in our house. “Huh?” I said, confused. “Aren’t…
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The One Habit That Turns Confusion Into Clarity
“I’ve been journaling since I was 13. My mom got me onto it,” said my hair stylist, Julia. “It helped me become very self-aware. I know what drains me and what makes me…
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Who Will Catch You When You Fall? Building the Support You Don’t Have
Who will catch you when you fall? I don’t mean literally, but when things get difficult and you stumble, do you have someone who has your back? Sometimes life is beyond our control,…
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What I’ve Learned So Far This Year — 10 Insights to Inspire Your Growth
As we reach the middle of the year, I want to take a moment to share ten insights from my journey so far—the books I’ve read and the moments that have shaped me.…
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When Someone Else’s Mood Becomes Yours — And How to Stop It
Have you ever been affected by how someone you barely know behaved with you? Maybe a cashier or a sales rep ruined your mood. Or a waitress wasn’t as friendly as you’d expect,…
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How to Build the Emotional Bond You Never Had Growing Up — With Your Child
My parents came from large families. My mom was one of nine children, and my father was one of nine. Affection in those days didn’t look like today. They didn’t communicate with their…
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How Trusting Your Gut Can Help You Make Better Life Choices
Have you ever had a gut feeling that something wasn’t right about a person or situation, and ignored it? I used to do that all the time. I took jobs that looked good…
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Are You Living on Auto-Pilot? Here’s How to Live a Life You Can Be Proud Of
Do you ever feel like you’re living life on autopilot? Most people I talk to are extremely busy with work and raising children. They work long hours and feel depleted. What if you…
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Why I Stopped Letting Brands Define My Worth (And How You Can Too)
On a trip back home, I once gifted my mom a Coach handbag. She appreciated the gesture but didn’t get why it mattered so much. She didn’t grow up with brands. So, I…
