Tag: mental-health
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Focus on What You Want, Not on What You Don’t Want

Ever notice how when you’re trying not to think about something, your brain takes that as a personal challenge? Like, “Don’t eat the cookies.” Suddenly, the cookies are whispering your name from the pantry. Or “Don’t forget to grab your keys,” and somehow you’re halfway to work, keyless, sipping coffee, and questioning your life choices.…
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Overthinking Can Be A Full-Time Side Hustle

So here’s the thing: I can turn almost anything into a side hustle in my mind. Making coffee? Boom, coffee-tasting YouTube channel. Walking the dog? Obviously, a dog-walking empire waiting to happen. Inventing office equipment that also doubles as snack supply holders. I mean I think that was a good one, for space saving right?…
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Staying Out of Frustration: Like a Dog Avoiding the Bath”

We all know those moments the tiny, relentless annoyances that somehow feel like they could unravel your whole day. Maybe it’s the email that lands at the exact wrong time, the coffee you forgot on the counter, or the dog giving you that look like really? You left me alone for five minutes? Frustrations…
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The Thread That Ties Everything Together: How to Find It

Introduction: Ever feel like your life is a messy ball of yarn—half-knots, a few loose ends, and a cat (or giant Lab) running through it? Sometimes, the secret to clarity is finding the thread that connects it all. This “thread” isn’t magic—it’s your guiding principle, your core purpose, the thing that makes your choices line up…
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Sploot Happens: Life Lessons from a Dog Who Owns the Floor

Ok, I know this is totally random, but since we are dog people, these things pop into my head once in awhile so I thought I would throw it into my blog. I thought why not? If you’ve ever walked into your living room and found your dog stretched out flat like a pancake, back…
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The Art of Adapting: How Flexibility Fuels Growth

Life rarely goes exactly as planned—kind of like teaching a giant English Lab to swim. Whether it’s a career shift, a personal challenge, or even something as small as navigating a crowded coffee shop, the ability to adapt is what separates stagnation from growth. 1. Why Adapting Is a Superpower Think of it like your pup…
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5 Easy (and Cheap) Ways to Upgrade Your Everyday Life

Let’s face it — adulting is exhausting. Between the laundry pile that’s starting to look like modern art and the constant “what’s for dinner?” battle, sometimes you just want life to feel a little nicer. The good news? You don’t need a trust fund to live your best life. Here are five quick, budget-friendly upgrades…
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What’s Your Wabi-Sabi Personality?

Take this completely unscientific quiz to find out if you’re still clinging to perfection… or fully thriving in beautiful chaos. First, a Quick Refresher… Wabi-Sabi is a Japanese concept that embraces imperfection, simplicity, and the beauty of “just as it is.” It’s the calm in the chaos. The chipped mug you love too much to…
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Set the Intention: Why Being Clear on What You Want Changes Everything

Because wandering aimlessly in your to-do list is not the vibe. What Are Intentions, Really? Intentions are like your inner GPS — only they don’t yell at you when you miss a turn. They aren’t about doing more, they’re about doing what matters (and maybe doing it in your pajamas, because growth doesn’t always look…

