Category: Personal Growth
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No matter how motivated we are to achieve our goals, we will become discouraged at times. Reading famous inspirational quotes from notable people can inspire us to succeed and help reignite our paths. As I navigate the process of growing my blog and pursuing other personal goals, feeding my mind with positive, motivational thoughts has…
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“Highlighting 10 Awesome Instagram Accounts to Follow for Inspiration and Positivity” By now, we all know about the negative side effects of social media. From obsessive scrolling habits to excessively comparing ourselves to others—social media can take its toll in a number of ways. For those reasons and many others, I avoided the use of…
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With the rise of social media, “self-love” has become an often-discussed topic in our society. But what does it really mean? And is it really worth all the hype? Depending on whom you ask, some may say that the concept of self-love is overrated. This article doesn’t aim to prove anyone right or wrong… But…
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The new year is the best time to set new goals. Whether you’re hoping to improve your health, finances, relationships, or life in general—daily affirmations can inspire you to succeed on your journey. Fortunately, affirmations don’t have to be fancy to be effective. When practiced regularly… short, positive phrases can increase your confidence and help…
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It’s my blogiversary!!! WOW, it’s such a relief to finally say that! To be honest, I wasn’t sure if I’d survive my first year of blogging. Although I didn’t officially launch my blog until earlier this year, it was this time last year when I purchased my domain and nervously published my first article. Writing…
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Life is good—but let’s be honest—life can be hard. Maintaining perseverance through life’s ever-changing seasons is an art we’re constantly trying to master. For each of us, life consists of highs, lows, ups, and downs. Certain seasons of our lives may be beautiful beyond words. But other seasons of our lives may be a little…
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“Dear younger self, you’ve always been enough.” – Alex Elle This month, I’ll be celebrating my 39th trip around the sun (I can’t believe this will be my last year in my 30s!), and I’m beyond excited about this new chapter. More than any of my previous birthdays, I feel an increased sense of gratitude…
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“Positive self-talk can build your self-confidence.” – Stanley T. Crawford Negative self-talk is a normal part of the human experience. But for some of us (including myself), it can become a bit extreme—to the point where we begin to believe that the negative things we think and say to ourselves might be true. If unchecked,…
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“Wholeness is not achieved by cutting off a portion of one’s being, but by integration of the contraries.” – C.G. Jung We’re all broken in some way or another. But it’s how we deal with our brokenness that really matters. Learning to embrace my broken pieces (flaws, insecurities, mistakes…) is what I’m working on in…
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In comparison to my 20s, without a doubt, my 30s have been my best years by far. Although I used to worry about getting older, I have to say that this has been an amazing decade, and I’m actually looking forward to experiencing what the next decade might have in store. I’m in my late…