I am bent, but not broken. I am scarred, but not disfigured. I am sad, but not hopeless. I am tired, but not powerless. I am angry, but not bitter. I am depressed, but not giving up.” Anonymous The Beginning Some would call it a generational curse. But I call…
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Embracing the Fear of Failing: How to Turn Anxiety into Opportunity
Failure is a concept that evokes a spectrum of emotions: dread, shame, anxiety, and sometimes, an almost paralyzing fear. For many of us, the idea of failing can be so overwhelming that it’s easier to avoid challenges altogether than risk the potential sting of defeat. However, what if we reframe…
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Five Stories of Overcoming Adversity and Achieving Greatness
“Sometimes adversity is what you need to face in order to become successful.” Zig Ziglar Only some successful people get there on their first try. But these following five individuals didn’t let failure or hardships dictate what they wanted for their future. They triumphed against all odds and proved that…
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Why Refusing to be Silent Makes You Louder Than Ever
We live in a world where we are told how to act, how to speak, what to believe, and who to be.
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Exploring the Magic of Ireland: Things You Can’t Miss
Ireland has undoubtedly earned its reputation as a fascinating country that boasts remarkable natural beauty and attracts millions of visitors yearly. With its lush green hills, stunning coastlines, and majestic castles, it’s no wonder why Ireland is often referred to as the Emerald Isle. Every corner of the country is…
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How to Handle the Sunday Scaries
Did you know that the Sunday Scaries has a place in the slang dictionary? The definition is essentially an impending feeling of worry, fear, or anxiety for the upcoming work week or school week. It’s this fear of the unknown, the concern about getting enough sleep, the anxiety about getting…
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Why Writing Will Be Your Next Big Obsession
Writing has always been a passion of mine. From a young age, I found solace in creating stories and characters that could transport me to different worlds and experiences. But it was when I reached adulthood, I truly realized the power of writing. It instills the ability to creatively convey…
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Childhood: Unearthing The Forgotten Memories of the Past
Some days I wish I could go back to my childhood. Not to change anything, but to feel a few things twice. Unknown As we navigate the ever-changing landscape of life, we are inevitably faced with an assortment of experiences, some of which may shift our priorities and alter our…
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Finding Focus and Clarity: My Word for 2024
The start of 2024. The ball drops, the clock strikes midnight, and boom, another year is in the past. It truly is amazing how fast time goes. It can be easy to stay in a state of regret for the things that didn’t happen last year. But this is like…
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From Miracle to Milestone: A Birth Story to Remember
It was a Wednesday. After so many negatives, I was not wanting to entertain the idea that THIS one might be positive. I wouldn’t be disappointed if I didn’t have any expectations. But I so wanted to be a mom. And every negative was hard.