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Staying True to Yourself: A Lesson in Gratitude and Boundaries
Life doesn’t always unfold the way we expect it to. Sometimes, even with the best intentions, situations can become tense, and misunderstandings can arise. Recently, I found myself in one of these moments—a situation where emotions ran high, perspectives clashed, and I was left questioning how to move forward. But as challenging as it was,…
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Grateful for Progress and Support
A couple of years ago, I was stuck in a tough spot. My heart condition, SVTs, made even simple things—like taking Albus and Aslan out for a walk—feel impossible. On top of that, I was dealing with food anxiety that felt crippling. Back then, I couldn’t see a way forward. It’s strange to think about…
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Gratitude for Moments of Downtime: A Birthday Reflection
Birthdays are often a time for reflection, celebration, and, if we’re lucky, a bit of downtime. This year, I decided to take a step back from work and allow myself to truly savor my special day. In doing so, I realized how vital it is to carve out moments for ourselves amidst the chaos of…
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The Dangers of Comparing Yourself to Others
In today’s world, it’s all too easy to fall into the trap of comparing ourselves to others. I’ve certainly found myself doing it more often than I’d like to admit, especially with the constant presence of social media. We’re surrounded by curated snapshots of people’s lives—their vacations, achievements, and seemingly flawless appearances. But I’ve come…
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Embracing Imperfection in Self-Care: It’s Okay to Miss a Day
Self-care has become a buzzword in recent years, with social media and wellness communities reminding us how important it is to maintain our routines. Whether it’s meditating, exercising, journaling, or practicing mindfulness, these habits have one thing in common: they’re meant to make us feel better. But sometimes, despite our best intentions, life happens. We…
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Learning to Self-Validate in the Gym: Building Strength Inside and Out
One of the hardest things I’ve been working on lately isn’t just lifting heavier weights or sticking to my cut—it’s learning how to validate my own progress at the gym. If you’re like me, you’ve probably had moments where you feel like no matter how much you do, it’s not enough. I tend to beat…
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Staying Positive at the Gym: Embracing the Journey, One Step at a Time
The gym can be an intimidating place, especially when you’re pushing your body to its limits, set after set, day after day. It’s not always easy to maintain a positive mindset when you’re hitting failure on exercises or when progress seems slower than you’d like. But, as with all things in life, staying positive in…
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Finding Gratitude in Family, Both Near and Far
Lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about family and gratitude. A close friend’s dad recently passed away, and it’s really hit home for me. It’s moments like these that make you stop and reflect on what you have, and I realize just how lucky I am. I still have my family, and we’re all in…
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Remembering the Importance of Self-Care
It’s so easy to forget about self-care. Life can get busy with work, family, and daily responsibilities, and before we know it, we’ve neglected the most important thing—taking care of ourselves. Self-care can mean different things to different people. For me, it’s often about doing practical things like housework, sticking to my gym routine, and…