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Not a life that looks perfect.
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š Top 5 Gifts for Craft Lovers (2025 Holiday Edition)
Calling all makers, miniaturists, world-builders, and lovers of tiny, cozy things. Craft lovers are simple: give us something we can build, arrange, glue, paint, or assemble ā and weāre in heaven. Itās all about the process , the slow joy, and the little worlds we get to bring to life. Iāve been deep in my crafting obsession lately, and these five curated gifts will absolutely spark joy, creativity, and that blissful āflow stateā for anyone like me. For transparency: #1 was g
Nov 22, 20254 min read
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From Shopping Shame to Shopping Joy: My Journey to Guilt-Free Fashion
Growing Up in the Shadow of Modesty When Iām complimented on what Iām wearing, I feel a spark of joyā quickly dusted with a little shame. Growing up, my parents taught me to be modest. Instead of comparing belongings or showing off, I was encouraged to focus on working hard and getting good grades. This ālay lowā mindset ran deep. I felt proud that I never begged for the latest designer bag or flashy gadget like some peers. Yet this also planted a seed of shame around enjoyin
Oct 1, 20259 min read
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The Spark I Forgot I Needed
Yesterday, I woke up feeling unusually emotional ā and I cried a little. I think I know why. The day before, we celebrated Juneteenth. My...
Jul 13, 20253 min read
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How Iām Preparing for an AI Future We Canāt Predict
The future isnāt just arriving ā itās accelerating. Faster than weāre ready for, AI is reshaping how we work, think, connect, and...
Jul 5, 20255 min read
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How to Choose the Right Fitness Class: My Journey
As the weather warms and life seems to spin faster than ever, Iāve found my body and mind craving more movement to stay balanced and...
May 26, 20257 min read
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5 Transformative Habits to Stop Eating Out & My Go-To Easy Meals
I grew up as a picky and emotional eater with a not-so-great appetite ā I even used to "punish" my parents by refusing to eat when I was...
Apr 28, 20256 min read
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Overcoming the Fear of AI: What We Can All Do Right Now
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer just a futuristic conceptāit's rapidly transforming our workplaces, homes, and lives. Many...
Mar 16, 20257 min read
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Five Ways I've Been Decluttering into 2025
With the start of the real Ā new year for those of us who celebrate Chinese New Yearāand my big move back to the U.S. ā Iāve been on a...
Feb 16, 20254 min read
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8 Ways to Fight Winter Fatigue
Itās that season again in the northern hemisphereāgray skies, temperatures drop, and itās pitch dark by the time you finish work. All you...
Nov 16, 20244 min read
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Ride the Rocket of Fear: 5 Practical Tips to Take Control
Fear is a powerful emotion that can either protect or paralyze us. In today's fast-paced world, fear often becomes a barrier that holds...
Aug 1, 20246 min read
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Do You Want to Read More? 10 Practical Tips To Get Started
In today's digital age, short-form content such as tweets, memes, and brief articles dominate our screens. However, there are compelling...
Jul 13, 20247 min read
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Overcoming Regret: 10 Ways to Move Forward and Find Inner Peace
Do you often feel like you could have done something differently? Regret is the stomach-churning feeling that the present would be better...
May 23, 20247 min read
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Surviving Tough Times: 5 Essential Strategies
During extremely challenging periods of our lives, ironically, the very aspects of our well-being that we need to maintain ā sleep,...
Apr 22, 20243 min read
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10 Ways To Unlock Your Happiness Potential
Welcome to our exploration of happiness, a concept as elusive as it is cherished. Happiness, a term that conjures up a myriad of images...
Mar 4, 202417 min read
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How Satisfied Are You With Your Life? Evaluate Your Life Portfolio
Do you want to improve your overall life satisfaction but don't know where to start? This article serves as a practical guide, offering a...
Feb 19, 20243 min read
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Are You Ready to Transform Your Life with These 5 Daily Micro-Habits?
In the hustle and bustle of modern life, finding time for self-improvement can feel like a daunting task. However, as the saying goes,...
Feb 8, 20245 min read
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Declutter Your Home: Tips for Mastering 5 Common Tidying Struggles
Growing up, my desk resembled chaos, with items scattered at various angles, claiming almost every inch of the surface. My chair,...
Jan 19, 20247 min read
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How to Be Time Smart in 2024
Time is a valuable resource, and how you choose to spend it shapes the quality of your life and happiness. Do you always feel like you...
Jan 2, 20245 min read
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Stepping Into the Unknown: How to Embrace a Big Life Change
"Stop thinking of change as interruption to a story; the story was always going to change, many times. It was never guaranteed. In fact,...
Dec 25, 20235 min read
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How to Cope with Fear of Aging
The thought of us getting older can be scary. According to a recent Forbes Health survey of 2,000 U.S. adults, 47% of U.S. adults have...
Aug 1, 20238 min read
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