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Hi, my name is Li-Li & I'm just grateful to be able to share my words here. ♥
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Navigating the Balance: Toxic Positivity vs Genuine Optimism
I've been reflecting more lately about ways to be more intentional with my energy, and live my daily life with more purpose and productivity. In the midst of reflecting on this, I realized how important it is to really know the difference between toxic positivity and genuine happiness. I don't want to be disingenuous to myself, and pretend I'm all about being positive if I'm not feeling it. I choose to feel all of my emotions and go through the process of being human instead of giving myself trigger phrases like "You've got this!" and "Life's too short to be sad!" I get it, these are great messages to hear and tell others, but personally, I feel they just aren't 100% realistic.
By Li-Li đź““2 years ago in Humans
I feel more alone when I’m scrolling on my phone
What does it mean to be depressed and high-functioning? I learned in 2020, in the midst of feeling stuck in a cycle of overeating because I feel bad and then feeling bad for overeating, that I fell into the category of people who are sad yet can perform regular societal duties. I can keep a job, be social, go grocery shopping, take my dog out, make plans, keep plans (surprisingly), and check up on my friends and family. I could give a lot of myself and feel like my heart is so full, and at the same time feel deeply sad and empty. I was good at distracting myself with a Netflix binge or spending way too much money on dinner and drinks with a friend. I could be the funny one in the group I’m with, and later that same night curl up in a ball and cry myself to sleep.
By Li-Li đź““2 years ago in Humans
Toxic Feminism: How it’s Hurting Men and Women
If you’re seriously interested in real journalism, conversation, and growth (and you’ve been paying attention, and understand that you do not have to sit down and talk to every person you agree with – in fact you shouldn’t because it’s not how you grow and learn,) you obviously see that there’s a shift in our society in the attitudes of women today towards men.
By Li-Li đź““2 years ago in Humans
Fighting Racism With More Racism, Is Not The Answer
The worst kinds of racists are the ones who don’t think they’re racist. This disgusting display of an “I’m better than you” and self-righteous attitude, is gross and shameful. I’m pretty sure the majority of people know this is not ok, it’s just that these other voices seem to be more prominent. You know what I'm talking about. We have a generation of youth being raised on TikTok and other garbage social media, poisoning their minds — so just because some people have a platform with millions of followers, doesn’t mean they’re right about anything, they’re just the loudest.
By Li-Li đź““2 years ago in Humans
Re: Dear Family: … I’ve had a change of heart
I’ve been wanting to write this piece for a while now, but admittedly I’ve been dragging my feet. I didn’t know how to even begin to address the change of heart and mind that I’ve had. I think one of the best things about writing is the space to be vulnerable, and so that’s what I’m going to allow myself to do now–be vulnerable.
By Li-Li đź““2 years ago in Humans
5 Things to Keep Top of Mind When Job Searching
There’s a meme I saw recently that said, “There are two really stressful times in life. One is when you have a job, the other is when you don’t have a job.” This is pretty relatable to the majority of us and personally I’ve found myself being overworked, undervalued, and completely burnt out while working, as well as when I have been in the middle of looking for a new job.
By Li-Li đź““2 years ago in Education
The Burdens and Blessings of a Talking Wall
If walls could talk, I would have a lot of stories to tell. I am a wall, and I have stood in this place for as long as I can remember. I've seen families come and go, children grow into adults, and entire communities change. I've heard secrets whispered, arguments raging, and laughter echoing through the halls.
By Li-Li đź““3 years ago in Fiction
5 Ways to Get Back into "Work Mode" After Time Off
In today's culture, it's all about "getting that bread" and working as hard as you can in order to be successful. It's great to be productive, especially in a society that rewards hardworking behaviors in the name of building a better life on the individual level, and the family structure.
By Li-Li đź““3 years ago in Lifehack
