motivational
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The Joy of Right Now: The Gift We Forget While Remembering the Past
My journals from the past seven years are stacked in front of me. I pick one from 2019 and flip through its pages, cringing at my terrible handwriting. Were my biggest concerns back then really just completing my math lesson and practicing my ballet and tap dances? Was I really that young, innocent girl who… Continue reading
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3 Memoirs about People who Overcame Major Suffering
To be honest, memoirs are probably one of my least favorite literary genres, but let me explain. Memoirs will only be published if they are about a significant and oftentimes unique hardship that the author experienced in his or her life. Of course, there is nothing wrong with this, and we should shed light on… Continue reading
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Daily Reminder: It’s Okay if You Don’t Have it all Together
This week I was planning to write a post about managing your time effectively, but I missed my alarm this morning. I haven’t been very productive lately, so I thought it would be silly to write a post encouraging you to do it without being productive myself. Instead, I thought I’d just send you a… Continue reading
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Practicing Sincerity: Learning How to be Truly Happy for Others in Their Success
When someone tells you about something exciting in their life, what is your immediate reaction? Are you excited for them, or do you feel jealous? Do you ask them questions about this news, or do you not really care? It often depends on the person and the information they are giving you. Sometimes, however, we… Continue reading