Tag: writing
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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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Happy Dog, Happy Life and an Intact Pair of Shoes

Let me paint a picture for you. It’s early morning, the sun’s barely up, and I wake to the sound of what can only be described as a burglar in my house. My heart’s pounding, I grab the nearest weapon, a slipper (obviously), and tiptoe toward the noise. Surprise! no “burglar…just my dog looking happy…
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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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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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What’s Your Wabi-Sabi Level?

Because life’s too short to chase perfect throw pillows and perfectly curated Pinterest boards. First off… What Even Is Wabi-Sabi? Wabi-Sabi is a Japanese philosophy that celebrates imperfection, impermanence, and simplicity. In other words, it’s the deep sigh of relief that says: “Hey, your chipped mug still holds coffee. You’re good.” It’s about beauty in the…
