We’re told to watch out for “haters.” The loud critics. The ones who scoff, roll their eyes, or outright insult your ambitions. But the truth is, those voices are easy to ignore. The harder voices to deal with are softer — the ones that come from people who love you. You finally take that bold step — launch your small…
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There’s a new lifestyle trend every month. Cold plunges. Moon journaling. ‘Hot girl walks.’ All promising transcendence through discipline. Translation: if I just walk four miles in matching athleisure while listening to podcasts on boundary-setting, I will become a higher being. Spoiler: I remain very much myself. Don’t get me wrong—walking is good. Boundaries are good. But at some point,…
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Happiness isn’t something you stumble upon while scrolling Instagram. It’s not a vacation or a surprise text from someone who finally figured out your worth. It’s far less dramatic and far more routine. In fact, happiness behaves a lot like hygiene. It’s daily. It’s maintenance. It’s brushing your mental teeth even when you don’t feel like smiling. The problem is,…
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For years, I thought buying things was the same as self-care. A new bag after a hard week. Designer shoes because “I deserved them.” But beneath the glossy shopping bags and momentary highs, there was something else: stress. Credit card guilt. A creeping sense that I was working just to keep up with people whose lives weren’t even mine to…
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Every time we swipe a card or click “Buy Now,” we’re not just exchanging money—we’re spending life hours. And life hours are sacred. They’re our one-way ticket, slowly being used up, breath by breath. Money can be replenished. That’s its charm. You lose some, you earn more. But the hours you spent earning that money? You don’t get those back.…
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Money comes and goes. That’s what it does best. But time? Time only goes. It doesn’t loop back. It doesn’t restock. When you lose time, it’s gone. We often talk about prices as if they’re just numbers—$20 for a shirt, $4.99 for a latte, $250 for a new phone. But what if we asked a better question: how many hours…
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If there is one thread that ties together everything I do, it is curiosity. I’ve always been drawn to questions—about people, about places, about how things work, and most especially, about how we grow. I consider myself a multipassionate individual. I have explored many paths—writing, librarianship, teaching, editing, and creating digital content. Each one has taught me something different, and…
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We all crave love in our lives, but how we define and seek that love varies from person to person. Is it about popularity, attention, or the number of admirers we attract? Many folks claim to be “unlucky in love,” but often, the real issue lies elsewhere, unrelated to the give-and-take of affection. In this article, we’ll explore the fundamental…
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Frugality as a self-love strategy? Think back to the wise words your parents used to impart: “You have to do this now for a better future.” While this advice was often given in the context of building a secure financial future, it holds a more profound truth. Your new objective is to be frugal not just to secure your financial…
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On social media, the curated lives of others are on perpetual display. Thus, the concept of self-love has gained unprecedented attention. It’s a topic that resonates with students striving for self-actualization and parents hoping to instill a sense of self-worth in their children. Yet, the journey towards self-love is often fraught with questions, some of which are deeply introspective and…