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6 Tidbits of Relationship Advice for My 20 Year Old Self
Women are culpable and emotional creatures, despite how much we try to masculinize ourselves these days. But alas, it is our vulnerability and compassion that makes us so captivating. Maybe you started dating when you were as young as 16. Or maybe you’re a late bloomer like me. Regardless of…
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The Evolution of My Therapy Journey
I saw my first psychiatrist when I was 13 years old. It was, at the time, beyond my control and came as part of the recovery package. My initial sessions were awkward partly because I was so far gone down the rabbit hole that logic was an afterthought. My brain…
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Invest in these 5 Things While You’re Single
As a formal single girlie, I often look back at that time with an eye of appreciation and fondness. If there’s anything, being single gave me extraordinary strength and the ability to really lean into myself and my powers. Being in a relationship offers a tremendous amount of support (emotionally,…
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6 Acts You Shouldn’t Take for Granted in a Relationship
As we exit old relationships and enter new ones, we will inevitably bring along some “baggage’” from the last. That’s not to say that baggage is always a negative thing. Think of it like this. You’re about to embark on a cross-continental trip, and you either end up going either…
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Why We Need to All Think More like a Movie Actor: My Review of the Critically Acclaimed “Greenlights”
I know what you’re thinking…. ANOTHER celebrity memoir? Hear me out, okay? I don’t believe this memoir was an attempt to create another revenue stream or to undo a PR fiasco. This wasn’t some management team decision because this memoir is a pure mess. But a beautiful one that will…
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The Most Challenging Aspect of a Relationship + How to Overcome It
There are several gifts that come with finding a partner. Most of these gifts are intangible qualities; memories you will forever cherish deeply in your mind and your heart. Even when a relationship fades or dissipates, fragments of it are left behind that flutter about your galaxy like sea dust.…
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The Science of Having a Good Day
How to make every day count a bit more in your favour Have you ever glided through the day on a pair of sparkly, mint blue rollerskates—without tripping, once? I’m talking about the days when the aroma of your morning coffee lingers longer, the scent of the pastries smell extra-buttery…
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Two Exercises to Get You Unstuck
Have you ever felt stuck? I know I have. Several times in my life. Feeling stuck in life feels like a painful muscle knot you can’t fully get rid of; no matter how much you try to sleep it off or massage it with a lacrosse ball. Some precursors to…
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Make your 9 to 5 a Breeding Ground for Success
Is it just me, or does it feel like every time I go on my phone, there’s this cacophony of hatred toward the 9 to 5 career? When I searched the phrase 9 to 5 on Google, the first 5 results were: “Breaking Free to 9 to 5 Culture” –…
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Self-Taught Lessons with Feminism: Overcoming Self-Limiting Beliefs and Reclaiming Your Femininity
We, women, are more powerful than we sometimes feel. Although there have been significant strides in gender equality, there are still yards to cover regarding fairness in all aspects of our day-to-day life. Whether it’s winning a Nobel prize or getting a successful round of funding for your startup; being…
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