Tag: self help
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Imagination Station
As a child, I found magic in the most unlikely places—like the stale, spider-filled closet in my basement. My vivid imagination transformed it into a gateway to a hidden paradise. As an adult, my imagination has expanded, both guiding me to joy and sometimes pulling me into spirals of overwhelming thoughts. Yet, just as imagination…
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The Anger Iceburg
Therapy often introduces creative names for complex emotional experiences. One concept I’m exploring is the “anger iceberg”—a metaphor that makes perfect sense after realizing that anger is easier to embrace than sadness. Anger feels fast, vivid, and productive, while sadness is heavy, slow, and excruciating. Navigating these opposing emotions can feel like an emotional workout,…
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The Mashed Potatoes That Transcended Generational Curses
Generational curses might be real, but so are generational blessings. My family’s history is marked by divisions among the women, but one thing made it through unbroken: Grandma’s potatoes. As I peeled, shredded, and baked, I reflected on the invisible threads connecting generations past. If these potatoes could make it through, maybe there’s hope for…
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My Unexpected Happy Place
Gaudy neon lights, crashing waves, and the buzz of slot machines — this chaotic town should be overwhelming, but it’s oddly soothing. From glitter-covered fashion shows packed in my suitcase to the house sangria I’ll savor later, I’ve found peace in the overstimulation. This beautiful mess? It’s my happy place.
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Mistakes I’ve made—and didn’t make—so far in young adulthood.
Navigating adulthood means learning from mistakes and celebrating wins. From relationship blunders to financial wisdom, here’s a personal look at lessons learned and milestones achieved. Mistake #1: Allowing relationships that lacked direction to shape my decisions. Settling or making life-altering decisions to accommodate others rarely works out. Win #1: Leaving my hometown. Stepping into a…
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When Your All Doesn’t Feel Like Enough
Feeling like your best effort isn’t enough? Here’s a reflection on hustle culture, the Thanksgiving mindset shift, and the power of gratitude for personal growth. “When your all doesn’t feel like enough, the answer is not to give more. The answer is to be still.” “As we progress through life, there will always be those…
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“A Part of Me”
A part of me wishes time would freeze in the happiest moments — that feelings could remain untouched by change. I wonder about decisions I wish I could unmake and moments I wish I cherished more. But perhaps it’s in facing uncertainty and taking leaps of faith that life finds its meaning. Without the challenges,…
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“All men are fuck boys, and all women are man hating feminists”
In 1960, the average age for a first marriage was only twenty-two for men and twenty for women. On top of this, the average age of first-time mothers was twenty-five. Today, that age has increased, with the average age of marriage at thirty for men and twenty-eight for women. In 2024, thirty is slowly becoming…
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13 Reasons Why: Life is Worth Living
In 2017 Netflix released a series that caused most of America to ugly cry on their couches at home. “Thirteen Reasons Why” is a story about a tragic suicide in which the main character left tapes explaining the thirteen reasons why she decided to commit suicide. This series was thought provoking, exposed the dangers of…
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I Love You So Much
Almost a year ago now I went on the “self discovery” journey of a lifetime. After deciding I was fed up with my shitty self esteem, lack of energy and need for love of myself I decided to board a plane by myself to Thailand to solo travel. At the time I was bitter, annoyed…
Now What? 