Why ‘No’ is My Favourite Word
From as early as I can remember, there’s been a very strict and well-defined definition of “polite.” Generally, the politest way to conduct...
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When Self-Care Becomes A To-Do List
Self-care can be... exhausting?
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Prioritizing Yourself Means That It’s Okay to Be Selfish
Sometimes, there is nothing wrong with putting yourself first.
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Let’s Talk About Self-Growth Setbacks
Have you ever accomplished a change you really wanted but then immediately regretted it or felt overwhelmed with sadness? For example, have...
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Perfection is a Disease of a Nation
I try way too hard to be perfect—who doesn’t want to have their cake and eat it too?
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Things to Know About Therapy (And Why This is Your Sign to Go)
You're not alone.
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I Survived My Abuse, and You Will Too
Sharing my story and supporting yours.
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Love the Multifaceted Person that You Are
You can tell when you are in a competitive environment when everyone around you is either working or thinking about what else they should...
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Burnout: Let's Talk About It
According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, burnout is the exhaustion of physical or emotional strength or motivation usually as a result of prolonged stress or frustration.
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Being Alone ≠ Being Lonely
I distinctly remember a conversation I had with one of my friends in high school as we were applying to colleges. We were talking about how...
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My Favorite Self-Love and Positivity Quotes
I love scrolling through Instagram, VSCO, or somewhere else and finding a quote that really resonates with me. I always try to write down...
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My Journey to Loving My Body
Throughout high school I never considered myself to be thin, no matter how many times my mom tried to convince me in the dressing room while prom dress shopping (bless her heart). The truth is, my weight fluctuated a lot during high school. Not so dramatically where I felt like others were noticing or talking about it, but enough that I could tell and my self-confidence would be impacted because of it.
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What I Have Learned About Myself
College is the time for growth
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Self-Love is a Radical Act
Having grown up in the era of edgy grunge Tumblr, manic pixie dream girls and "Summertime Sadness" by Lana Del Rey, I always thought that...
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Letting Go of Your Regrets
Everyone makes mistakes. They are unfortunately inevitable, but how we handle ourselves and rebuild after the downfall is so important and so much more beneficial than regret.
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Five Not-so-Little Ways to Be Happier
Guess what? You are the key to your happiness!
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Beauty Doesn’t Need to Be a Hierarchy: Why We Shouldn't Compare Ourselves to Other Women
Women need to stop trying to figure out who is “the most” beautiful.
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The Importance of Radical Self-Love
Last week, I was lucky enough to attend a discussion webinar presented by Ohio 5’s Moving Bodies and Social Justice series. The title of it...
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My Self-Love Anthem Playlist
Some of the best necessities of life are love, family, health, and happiness. Most times, we learn that life is about always giving, loving...
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It's OK to Not Want Kids
You don't need someone to be someone!
