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They Were Wrong: 3 False Money Beliefs Everyone is Told
Disclaimer: This article solely reflects the opinion of the author and should not be taken as financial or investment advice. Please seek a professional and accredited investment adviser if you’re looking for investment advice. Growing up, the terms “live below your means” and “financial freedom” were thrown around like dice…
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4 Ways to Manage Your Personal Finances in 2023
Disclaimer: This post reflects the opinions of the author and should not be taken as financial advice. With the economic situation persisting in 2023, many of us are looking for ways to save more cash, or to make more. Understandable, given the rising costs of rent, food, products, and services.…
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The 9-5 System is Broken but the Way to Fix it is not Remote
I thought the new year would be a good time to reflect on how we work and where it’s going. After two long years, I’m finally back in the office and in some ways, it’s been a total relief and a game changer. With all the dialogue surrounding hybrid and…
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10 Non-Preachy New Self Goals
With the new year upon us, it’s tempting to fall into the trap of comparing our lives to the lives we see on social media. Not everyone had as much of a fabulous year, and that’s okay. Can you focus on a few core areas this year, instead of a…
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Don’t Know What You’re Passionate About? Here are 4 Signs.
“ I don’t have any passions.” “Work is just work.” How often have you heard variations of these statements over the bar, or during a casual coffee date? This is because most people associate passion with this grandiose and heartfelt love for saving the planet or chimpanzees in Africa. The…
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My Barely There Skin Care Routine: Winter Edition
The other day, I was having lunch with my mom, and she asked the question every gal wants to hear. Are you wearing makeup? And I wasn’t. As a woman, this is always a great compliment to receive because it just means your skin is looking naturally flawless that day…
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Three Non Break-Through Things I Learned in Therapy
I’ve been going to therapy on and off since I was 13 years old. When I was a teenager, it was a mandatory part of my treatment. I was hospitalized for having a pretty dire eating disorder. And I HATED therapy. I was used to lying through my teeth about…
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Thank Me Later— 3 Simple Steps to a More Fulfilled Life
I don’t think any of us grow up dreaming about working hard. What I mean by that is, working hard as a means to an end. We believe that the harder we work, the more access we will gain to the luxuries of life, and, thus, the more fulfilled we…
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Being a Team Player for Autonomous Beings
We were all taught the essence of teamwork from grade school, but the reality is the “team” was sought merely as a reflection of what each person’s grade was going to be that semester. Hence, it was beneficial for groups to have a strong player, a ‘leader-type’ personality to organize,…
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How to Reduce Stress in Everyday Living
Do you ever find yourself feeling overwhelmed? This uncomfortable feeling tends to arise when we perceive there are too many things on our plates. The problem is, we tend to see our lives through a short-eyed lens. Whatever, we “feel” like doing now, we act upon it— even if it…
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