Tag: Motivation
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Anything In Life That Brings Me Nerves is Bound to Change My Life
I finally found good use of the art that collects dust in my home. Most of my canvases bury old paintings. When I feel like it’s time for a refresh, I simply paint over what was there before. Thanks to today’s society, I can capture my art. ( even though it will never capture it’s…
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Where Winter Softens
Sometimes nature on its own does it for me, I ask myself why I’m so drawn to painting landscapes, It speaks before I even pick up a brush, and a scene like this answers for me softly, effortlessly. Winter isn’t a season I chase; if anything, it arrives uninvited.But somehow its beauty finds me anyway.…
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Roots, Not Layers: Choosing Growth Over Old Patterns
I need to start being active in undoing, and peeling back my bad habits. It’s one thing to talk about it, but more importantly it’s about taking action to prevent those habits. Emphasis on the word prevent. We are like plants, not onions. When you nurture and take care of a plant, it grows and…
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Undoing My Self-Sabotage
Not too long ago, I realized something important. The biggest roadblocks in my life weren’t other people, the economy, or lack of opportunities. It was me. My own patterns were quietly holding me back. I often second guessed and overwhelmed myself with negative thoughts that it enabled me to delay too much. These habits kept…
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Balancing Emotions: Not Just the Lows, But the Highs too
This has been a recurring theme in my life lately. Many of us struggle to find the middle ground with our emotions. We experience life only through the extreme highs and lows. It is difficult for us to find that soft and steady place in the middle of our emotions. Ecclesiastes 7:14 (NIV)“When times are…
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Starting Pilates As a Beginner: My Honest Week 1 Review
Let me start by saying this. I am not a workout girlie. I always look for the simplest ways to stay fit. I’ve always loved the ten, twenty minute home workouts. But lately, I’ve been craving more. I want to work on my posture and flexibility. I am also looking for a new hobby that…
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Why I Romanticize Mornings (Even If I’m Not a Morning Person)
I don’t naturally jump out of bed in the morning. I’m not one of those people with a bright smile on my face. I’m a snooze button, don’t talk to me yet kind of person in the morning. But Lately I’ve found that romanticizing my morning routine has transformed it. It’s not because I’m a…
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The Tiny Habits That Helped My Anxiety Without Therapy (For Now)
Let me start by saying I truly believe that everyone needs therapy. Whether you consider yourself “normal” according to society standards or not. But I get it, therapy isn’t accessible to everyone. It can feel like another thing to do on top of life struggles. It’s also expensive. Here’s some small but effective habits that…
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Alone but Not Lonely: How I Fell in Love With Myself
There were times when I used alone time as an escape, not a vacation. I used to confuse solitude with emptiness and silence with sadness. I’ve come to learn there’s a significant difference between being alone and being lonely. The best relationship I’ve ever invested my time in is the one with myself. Here’s how…
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My Favorite Wellness Habits That Don’t Feel Like a Chore
Wellness can sometimes feel like another thing on the To-Do list. Between are daily life of work and just trying to stay afloat, adding more… can feel like a lot. There’s been many times where I start to journal. By day three it felt more like a chore than peaceful. My Favorite Wellness Habits That…
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How I Reignite My Creativity When I Feel Stuck
Over the years I’ve learnt that creative droughts are normal. Sometimes my creativity can hit me like a wave, and I feel unstoppable. Other times, I get stuck not knowing what to do next. It can be frustrating especially after being on a consistent streak. How I Reignite My Creativity When I Feel Stuck Write…
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From Cozy to Confident: Evolving My Style Without Losing Myself
Comfort has always been my style and it will definitely still be my style, but more elevated. Transforming your wardrobe should be about unveiling your confidence and beauty from within; not the opposite. The best thing you can do better than anyone else is being YOU. Evolving My Style Without Losing Myself Decluttering The Old…
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