Category: Wellness
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How You Handle Your Emotions Controls Your Life
The reality is, life sucks sometimes. There’s no point in hiding this truth. Despite our holistic advances and more people making more money, rates of depression and anxiety are higher than ever before. Why? How are people still experiencing the overwhelming sense of hopelessness and helplessness that leads to depression? In this article, we’ll have…
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Why you’re having such a hard time sticking to change:
You Can Change, You Just Need to Know How Let’s be so for real right now. You don’t truly believe you need to change. That’s the main problem. To change, you need to be aware, as the first step of changing anything is awareness. Being aware isn’t enough, though. To take change to the next…
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The Soul of the Matter: How Important Is Spirituality in My Life (and Yours)?
Spirituality is essential for self-development, offering a foundation for mental and emotional well-being. It fosters resilience, connection, and meaning in life. Engaging in spiritual practices supports personal growth and inner strength, as they help navigate life’s challenges. Incorporating spirituality can lead to a more fulfilling, purpose-driven existence.
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When Love Feels Like Labor: You’re Not Hard to Love, You’re Just Tired of Proving It
If you’ve ever felt like love is something you have to earn, this one’s for you.Too many women are exhausted—not from the demands of life, but from constantly proving their worth to people who never learned how to love well. In this blog post, we’re unpacking why love starts to feel like labor, what trauma…
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Emotions Are Messengers, Not Masters
Just Because You Feel It Doesn’t Mean You Own It Hey boo, Let’s talk about that emotional rollercoaster you’ve been riding. You know the one. Up one minute, spiraling the next. Feeling everything. Overthinking everything. Let me remind you with love: you are not your emotions. They are messengers—not your truth, not your identity, and…
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Stop Proving Your Peace to People
Your Healing Is Not Performance Art Hey love, Let me tell you something straight from my heart: healing is not performance art. Too many of us are out here trying to prove to folks—especially the ones who hurt us—that we’re “healed,” “better,” and “unbothered.” But that’s not healing, that’s theatre. And real healing? It’s messy,…
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Stop Absorbing Other People’s Insecurities: Protect Your Peace and Power
Let’s get one thing straight: you were not born to be a sponge for everybody else’s unhealed mess. If you’ve ever second-guessed yourself because of a side-eye, a snide comment, or that one family member who projects like it’s their full-time job, this blog post is for you. Taking on other people’s insecurities is a…
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The Beauty of Autonomy: You Don’t Own Anyone, Only Yourself
The article emphasizes the importance of autonomy, asserting that individuals do not own others but can only govern themselves. Autonomy is essential for personal growth and well-being, fostering better relationships and mental health. Attempting to control others often backfires, while freedom in relationships enhances satisfaction and stability. True power lies in self-mastery.
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The Smartest Path to a Bachelor’s Degree? Community College First!
Listen, I get it—when you think about college, you might picture ivy-covered buildings, packed football stadiums, and late-night study sessions at a prestigious university. But let’s talk about the real power move: starting at a community college before transferring to a four-year university. It’s not just the budget-friendly choice; it’s a strategic, life-changing decision that…
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10 Minutes in the Sauna: The Self-Care Hack You Didn’t Know You Needed
A 10-minute sauna session offers numerous health benefits, including stress reduction by lowering cortisol levels, detoxification through sweating, and immune system enhancement via increased white blood cells. It promotes clearer skin by improving circulation and aids muscle recovery by reducing soreness. This science-backed practice can boost overall wellness, making it an impactful addition to one’s…
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