Category: Advice + Inspiration
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How Being Happy Lost Me 35 Pounds
Before I share my story, I want to provide a disclaimer that this is not a lose weight fast story. This weight loss process has taken me over five years. My story starts the summer after my freshman year of college when I was an overnight camp counselor. During my three months as a counselor, […]
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It Will Be Easier if You Start Today!
The longer we wait to speak up or take action, the more difficult it seems to do it. Have you ever put off a tough conversation with a friend or coworker? And the more time that passed, the more anxious you felt about it. Most often times than not, our conversations go better than we […]
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How to Live Somewhere New
So you made it. You’re in a new neighborhood, city, state, country. Different landscapes and new faces. You have a feeling that everyone you come across can tell that you’re an outsider. Overthinking what you say and how you move- everyone knows you’re not from here. What do you do? Allow yourself to feel uncomfortable. […]
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An Admirable Trait
It was presentation day, and our group was up next. Nerves were setting in, and I turned to a classmate, “Well, here goes nothing. I’m so nervous.” She looks at me. Pauses and then says, “You’re a great presenter- you’re talented, and you can do this.” Her response made me reflect on how we react […]
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How Are You?
How are you? How many times a day do you hear it? That played out script when we greet each other. The most disingenuous question you’ve ever heard. How are you? I’m great, fine, alright thanks for asking. I was chatting with my friend the other day, and our conversation stuck with me. At first, […]
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