Self Discovery
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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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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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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…
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Beyond the Notes: 5 Life Lessons from Learning the Violin as an Adult
When I decided to learn the violin, I didn’t expect it to transform how I approach life. But this challenging instrument has taught me more than music. It has taught me to face…
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Find Clarity & Happiness Through These Three Self-Discovery Techniques
How often do we stop from the everyday rush of life and wonder about ourselves? Do we think about what brings us joy and the values we want to live by? When we…
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Discovering the Benefits of Journaling: How My Journal Became My Best Friend
My journal acts as my best friend who looks out for me. She helps me see the light in the darkest of days. She helps me break down complex problems in life. She…
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The Real Reasons That Make You A Strong Woman
With March being Women’s History Month, I wanted to pen a few thoughts about what it means to be a strong woman. I consider myself a strong woman. When I think of what…
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6 Thoughtful Observations On Visiting Your Home Country – An Outsider Perspective
Every so often I feel like writing a self-reflective article. It feeds my soul. I happen to be one of those people who have more than one country they call home. I spent…
