Self Improvement
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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…
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Seeking Feedback Where It Matters Most – Relationships
In the corporate world, feedback is crucial to growth and success. What if we normalized taking feedback in our personal lives, too? How often do we seek feedback from our loved ones to…
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How Thich Nhat Hanh Changed the Way I See Mistakes to Find Peace
Shifting my perspective about my mistakes and others helped me find more peace. Check out this article to learn about Thich Nhat Hanh's wisdom.
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5 Surprising Life Lessons on Overcoming Fears and Reaching Your Goals from Young Swimmers
What if the essential life skills we need didn’t come from experts? As I witnessed my son’s swim meet, I realized that valuable life lessons on facing fears and reaching for your goals…
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Going Against Its Nature: The Anti-temple Food that Brings Me Calm
What works for one might not work for others. When we consume so much online and follow people we admire, it’s essential to retain who we are and what brings us joy. Most…
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Experiences During A Year Without Alcohol: A Journey of Personal Growth
Each year, I take on a new challenge to test my willpower. In 2024, I gave up alcohol. I didn’t have a drink the whole year. No more mojitos or moscow mules. I…
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Reflections on My 2024 Journey: Growth, Challenges & New Beginnings
2024 was a year of growth, challenges, and insightful lessons. Join me as I reflect on navigating work and discipline, building community, and growing as a parent. Building Community I stepped out of…
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What the Movie Inside Out Teaches Us About Living a Happier Life
Have you ever judged yourself for feeling angry, jealous, or sad? Have you struggled to understand these emotions or explain them to a child? When my son told me he wanted to watch…
