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Beauty Is Only Skin Deep
I have tried and quickly failed to dignify this article, one that is so close to my heart, with the right introduction. I had so many thoughts when I started writing, but it's getting increasingly tricky to accurately express what's in my mind to a casual reader browsing through for some new content.
By Anoushka SALDANHA6 years ago in Motivation
Overwhelm Be Gone!
Let's talk about overwhelm. I've had a few friends mention it this past week, as I myself was experiencing it as well. Somehow, it appears to come along with a distinct lack of focus because too many demanding voices are yelling at us simultaneously.
By Jewelle6 years ago in Motivation
Self Isn't a Selfish Word
There are so many of us in this world who have hearts of gold. Hearts too gentle, too kind, and too caring for too many of the people in this world. Hearts that will get hurt and hardened by people who they never deserved to know. Hearts that never deserved everything that they had to experience, go through. Hearts that only ever want to see and think the best of people and their intentions.
By M F6 years ago in Motivation
The Stories We Tell Ourselves
Imagine if we aren’t really the stories we tell ourselves? That’s what I thought to myself last night, before I fell asleep. It was a heavier day than normal and something had triggered me, which arose a series of emotions. I could feel my walls rising as a shield myself to protect my soul and the pain transformed to anger. I’ve been here before; I know how the story goes—at least that’s what I told myself.
By Jasbir Malhi6 years ago in Motivation
A Case for Minimalism
Jonny was my best friend growing up. He had the fun house in the neighborhood. You know, that one house in every neighborhood where everyone seems to congregate? He had a swing set, a trampoline, an Xbox, and a pool with a hot tub! Everyone loved going over to his house because it always seemed like a party. Jonny, of course, loved all the attention he received from his peers and it made him feel like he was popular. He took his popularity as a token of his importance in the world. The constant stream of visitors led him to believe that his value was derived from how often people asked to come over to his home. This went on for years, until we were juniors in high school. Then, the inevitable happened.
By Gary LaGrande6 years ago in Motivation
3 Daring Ways to Discover Your Calling
What's your favorite color? Whatever your answer was, I'm sure it was pretty clear, and specific right? Mine is blue. Although I love many colors, blues always managed to edge the others out. Yours could've been a combination of colors, or maybe just a couple. Nevertheless, you know them well.
By Landon Girod6 years ago in Motivation
Self Care
The ultimate guide to taking care of yourself, while taking care of others. We as women always take care of other people in our family or our lives. It can be whatever you want it to be, whatever makes you feel good and prepared for life's challenges. Well, here are a few ways you can take care of yourself, just in case you need some help with ideas.
By Destiny Smalls6 years ago in Motivation
