Tag: self
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Your Space Can Transform Your Life
How living in a women’s only dorm transformed mine Photo by Joel Muniz on Unsplash After graduating college, I felt ashamed of living in a women-only residence thanks to internalized misogyny. That old thing. “What would people think? Were women really full of gossip and drama? Will I have to dodge any cattiness?” As a surprise…
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My Great Resignation
A poem and a prayer Photo by author Late February 2021. Pictured here: a tired, spent, and burnt-out me on the day I decidedit was over. I quit my job with nothing lined up. I got burned. I was done. Most importantly, it was time. I showed myself out of a relentless numbing, a toxic beast, a harrowing myth. A twisted mentality…
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Welcome to Limitless Creative: A Medium Publication
In the pursuit of creative expansion Image by the author via Canva “People don’t buy what you do; they buy why you do it.” — Simon Sinek I created a publication on Medium titled “Limitless Creative.” Welcome! Why “Limitless Creative”? I used to hold limiting beliefs about what I could and could not do, and it wasn’t until…
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Why I’m Grateful To Be Writing In the Void (For Now)
A story on fear and wisdom Photo by Johann Siemens on Unsplash I can’t believe it’s Day 11 of 30. We’ve moved into the double digits of the month, and I can’t help but feel grateful to have finally heeded the call that has drawn me to this moment. The first time I thought to challenge myself…
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How To Be More Charismatic: 7 Common Traits You Can Adopt
Charisma can be learned Photo by Vinicius Wiesehofer on Unsplash You know one when you see one. A person with charisma walks into the room and all eyes are on them. They draw people in like a magnet as they ooze self-confidence, feeling good in their own skin. They put people at ease with their presence alone. …
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The Most Universal Truth Is As Simple As It Is Obvious
It doesn’t mean it’s always easy Photo by Sonnie Hiles on Unsplash Ever met a woman who had average looks but kept dressing and playing the part of a hot girl? Over time, you no longer perceive her as average. You perceive her as sexy. Suddenly, it’s not even about her look. It’s her aura. Her vibe,…
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Things That Surprised Me When I Moved to America
This summer marks 20 years since I moved to the United States permanently Photo by David Emrich on Unsplash I moved to Indiana from France. I guess you could say I had culture shock. Inspired by fellow Medium writers, Melissa Frost and Anastasia Frugaard, who share their reflections on the States from a Scandinavian perspective, I…
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Why You Can’t Be Afraid Of Being Disliked
Photo by Cyrus Chew on Unsplash Be true to yourself – there will always be haters No matter what you say or do, some people still won’t like you. Ten years ago, someone came up to me out of nowhere (unsolicited) and said: “You know, when we first met, I didn’t like your passion or your positive,…
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Want Emotionally Stable Kids? Try This.
Things my parents did well that could help you Photo by the author. Pictured: The author, her mom, dad, and brother from left to right. My friend who’s a mom asked me how I became so emotionally stable, and I have to credit my parents. I had the privilege of growing up in a two-parent household,…
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What 100 Coffee Chats Taught Me About How To Live My Life In My Early 20s
4 motivational takeaways Photo by Sam Lion: https://www.pexels.com/photo/positive-asian-women-chatting-and-enjoying-hot-drinks-on-street-5709253/ At 22 years old, I worked in Washington DC for the federal government under the Obama administration, and nothing made me feel more powerful. Surrounded by smart, dedicated people full of career-related purpose, I felt empowered to live out my dreams. Anything was possible. Sadly, I worked…
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