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Why Am I So Anxious?
Hello, Anxiety. Showing up again uninvited and empty-handed. Creating a feeling of non-belonging where it doesn’t belong. Tightening a vice in my chest where air should be flowing freely. Turning insignificant decisions into behemoth choice beasts. Causing me to worry about things that will never come to fruition. Telling me I’m not good enough because…
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Do I Have to Have a Niche?
What exactly is a “niche“, you ask? It’s defined as a “comfortable or suitable position in life or employment” or as a “product or service that appeals to a small, specialized section of the population.“ It’s the thing that all search engines, marketers, and advice-givers want you to define for yourself because, without having made…
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Why I Quit My Job
I quit my full-time job to be a full-time me. I’m not the first person to do that and I certainly won’t be the last but, when you make these kinds of choices, people tend to have questions. Questions: “You mean you don’t have another full-time job lined up right now?” “Aren’t you terrified?” Answers:…
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How to Be a Guilt-Free Gamer
I love video games. I’ve been hooked ever since my parents bought me a Super Nintendo and a cartridge full of Donkey Kong Country back when I was five. The only problem? Now, I’m an adult with responsibilities who should probably work out and stuff. It’s not hard to sit down for a quick game…
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Why You Have to Stop Comparing Yourself to Other People
How many times have you been told not to compare yourself to others? Give or take about a million and two times? I’m just guesstimating here. It’s harder than ever to avoid comparing our lives when they’re more on display than ever before. But, here’s one of the best reasons I’ve found to try and…
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Everyone Wants to Be Loved.
Who are you when the world isn’t looking? Who do you become in the moments after the door closes behind you after a long day at work? Who are you when that door shuts, the lock clicks satisfyingly into place, and you’re free to be alone and un-judged by the eyes of others? What facades…
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