Tag: Positive Outlook
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The Importance of Changing Your Negative Self-Talk
Words have power. Therefore, it’s crucial to keep working on changing your negative self-talk. Growing up you might have heard this expression: “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me.” Well, I’m here to tell you that’s a lie. The sooner we accept this, the sooner we can start to…
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Focus on Productivity, Not Perfection
Have you ever wondered how someone with more responsibilities or demands is able to achieve more than you? No, they are not perfect, alien, or some breed of human meets robot. They are not special. It’s possible that they have just learned how to focus on productivity and efficiency. Let’s get one thing clear before…
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The Conundrum of Being Strong
After breaking my silence about a personal life event (sexual assault), I know there are a lot of people that suddenly have a lot of questions. My original post was more intended to shed light on an issue in our society than it was to create a whirlwind of questions about me. However, I accept…
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How to Accept the Cards You are Dealt
Why are we dealt different cards in life? How do you accept the cards you are dealt? What can we do if we don’t like the cards we are dealt? How many times have you asked yourself this question: “Why them and not me?” I am not an expert card player so I do not…
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Life is a Picture-Perfect Puzzle
“Most people think happiness is about gaining something, but it’s not. It’s all about getting rid of the darkness you’ve accumulated.” – Carolyn Crane I posted this quote a few weeks ago, but I had to revisit it because it presents such a different perspective on happiness as we know it. Let me begin by…
life/me. 