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Self Development

You Deserve The Gift Of Happiness

Most people, my past self included, think that happiness is a destination. One you reach after you tick off a long, challenging list of tasks that validate your worth to this exclusive club called happiness. The reason why this perception is faulty – and ultimately, it does the opposite of its purpose, by letting happiness slip through your fingers as an elusive idea – is because it’s not a destination to begin with. It’s not a reward if you’ve been good enough by doing this and that. Chasing that eternally elusive…

Self Sabotage
Relationships

3 Ways We Self Sabotage & How To Stop It

I know a thing or two about self sabotage. In fact, the sad thing is that almost everyone does. Self sabotage is when you consciously or, most often, unconsciously follow an action or choice by which you are essentially betraying yourself. These choices are in the detriment of your physical, mental or emotional health. It may involve boundaries, it may involve doing things you know cause great stress. It may even mean going back to a toxic ex or friends, out of the wrong reasons.

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Glow Up

The art of being your authentic self

Figure out what your signature style is. What colors, textures and styles make you feel at your best? Is it wearing lots of statement jewelry and bold colors? Is it pastels and cute, soft clothing?

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Glow Up

8 truths that have changed my life

1. You teach people how to treat you by what you tolerate. 2. You’re never asking for too much or asking for the wrong thing; you’re just asking the wrong people. 3. Rejection is redirection.