Self Improvement
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How to Talk to People with Different Beliefs Without Creating Distance
Have you ever been in a conversation where someone says something you completely disagree with? It could be a coworker, a neighbor, or even a family member—people who often see the world differently.…
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Are Your Daily Comforts Actually Low-Grade Addictions? What I Discovered About Mine
“Are you having another cheat day?” asked my health-conscious teenager when he caught me eating a strawberry cake. “Yes”, I said. I needed it to deal with the stress of parenting, work, and…
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How to use Discipline to Reduce Misunderstandings and Bring Balance to our lives
When we think about discipline, we think of rules and restrictions. But what if discipline can be used as a way to improve our lives and those around us? I learned that in…
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Rushed and Exhausted? Find Your Internal Speed Limit for a Balanced, Joyful Life
Do you ever wake up tired, thinking of all the things you have to do in the day? Chances are you have exceeded your internal speed limit. You heard that right. We have…
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The Most Touching Compliment I Ever Received: How One Kind Act Can Change Your Day
It was dinner time, and most of the tables at the restaurant were occupied. Families with children, groups of friends, and solo diners filled the room. I took in the brightly lit space…
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5 Powerful Insights to Help You Live a More Purposeful & Meaningful Life
As a writer, I take pride in knowing that something I wrote impacted someone positively. I often reflect on what it means to live a meaningful life. When I worked in corporate, I…
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How Relying on Three Communities Gave Me the Strength I Need to Thrive
‘Mom, there is someone at the door.’ I said this multiple times during the day as a young child in India. People often showed up unannounced in India. Sometimes, it was family. Other…
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Breaking Free for a Weekend: Recharging from Motherhood Without Guilt
Recently, I took a mini weekend vacation to a nearby coastal town less than two hours from where I live. I needed time for myself where I wasn’t involved in day-to-day responsibilities. Since…
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Turning Challenging Moments into Growth: How to Make the Most of Life’s Opportunities
‘We are given opportunities to change all the time. But we fail to make those changes, either out of stupidity, laziness, or even ignorance’, said Alice Laplante, author of The Making of a…
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The Best Valentine’s Gift? A Partner Who Brings You Balance
‘You can be whatever you want to be; I am here to support you,’ said my husband during one of our conversations. I often take his support for granted. You see, I haven’t…
