Tag: life
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Discover Your Purpose
Do you ever find yourself thinking about what you were meant to do with your life? From a young age, I’ve always wanted to inspire others. I loved dancing on stages, performing songs for my family after dinners, and wearing extravagant outfits to school that my mom would laugh at and take pictures of. I…
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From Classes to Career: My College Advice for Getting Ahead
I Didn’t Wait for the Tassel to Turn One thing about college is that it’s full of amazing, fun experiences. I made sure to enjoy them all, lol. Then the pandemic hit at the end of my sophomore year. I was forced to go online and isolate. Surprisingly, it ended up being a huge wake-up…
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The 3–5 P.M. Slump Survival Guide
It’s 3:27 p.m. on a Wednesday. You’ve stared at the same cells in your spreadsheet for so long you started naming them. The ring of condensation on your desk is the only remnant of your coffee left. Watching the clock hit 5 p.m. is your only will to live. We all know the 3-5 p.m.…
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Thriving Isn’t Linear: Learning to Love the Ups and Downs
The Instagram Highlights Are Lies Going through life has taught me that it can be ugly sometimes. Life isn’t always sunshine and rainbows. It’s okay to have crooked, messy, in-progress parts. And the biggest thing to acknowledge? Social media is fake.Of course, everyone is going to post their best-edited picture. Of course, they’ll share their…
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What My Daily Routine Actually Looks Like (and Why It’s Flexible)
The Myth of the Perfect Routine We all have that one favorite influencer who posts their 6 a.m. “that girl” routine videos. I’ve fallen down the longgg rabbit hole of trying to find the perfect routine that works for me. In reality, I’ve learned that not having a strict routine is what works best. As…
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The Art of Doing Less: Saying No to Make Space for Yes
Saying “no” can feel uncomfortable, especially if you love saying yes to new opportunities like me. I love being busy; I love feeling productive. But sometimes, being busy doesn’t mean being fulfilled. In fact, constantly saying yes can leave us with less room for the things that matter most. When our days are packed, we…
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Why Boredom Might Be the Key to Creativity
We live in a world where we are so obsessed with being constantly stimulated. We can’t go one second without our phones in our hands; we yearn for that constant connection. But what happens when we have…nothing? We’ve forgotten what it feels like to simply be alone with our thoughts, and that space is exactly…
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Redefining Success: Through Your Own Lens
The definition of success is “the accomplishment of an aim or purpose.” Society usually measures it by wealth, status, possessions, and career milestones. Basically, the more money you have, the more “successful” you are… right? We’ve all heard the saying, “money doesn’t buy happiness.” I used to roll my eyes at that. I mean, tell…
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Navigating Career Choices in Uncertain Times
This blog post is for those of you in a predicament. The ones staring at the ceiling at 2 a.m. thinking, “What the hell am I going to do with my life?” What career path is actually right for you? Don’t worry, I’ve been in that exact same boat. Even if you already have a…
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Side Quests Changed My Life! (And They’ll Change Yours Too)
You Need a Side Quest! Yes, I said it: you need a side quest. Your life can’t revolve around your 9–5 job. This blog is here to help you discover who you are outside of work. This post is to show you how side quests can completely change the way you experience your life. Why…
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Nine to Thrive. 