I feel like I’m distant from my family in a way that most families aren’t supposed to be. I feel like I get judged by not being as responsive or communicative as a family member would be to another. I don’t really feel like I have ties to people outside of my immediate family because […]
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Why a Sense of Abundance is Attractive
When we talk about abundance, we talk about a mindset of no lack, or scarcity. A person with this mindset knows who they are and are confident in their beliefs, values and insecurities. Having abundance is not something that can be faked, or it would be defined as narcissism. It’s a mindset that gives an […]
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The Lost Skill of Empathic Listening
We have conversations that probably end up in arguments because we don’t do a good job of empathic or active listening. Empathic listening is a way of listening and responding to another person that improves mutual interesting and trust. Each person has the opportunity accurately interpret the message of the other person, and respond appropriately. […]
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Losing Yourself by Conforming to Culture
There are are two types of people. Those that no with the crowd and those who decide to go against it. Both have been a victim of herd mentality because they come to realize why people give in to peer pressure. Belonging to a group of people is an essential need. The problem begins when […]
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Why Hard Work Isn’t Essential for Success
I’m here to debunk another common myth in the working world. It’s believed that if you work hard, you will be successful. It’s not necessarily true. First off, what is hard work? Who deems your work as hard work? How much work do you have to do to make sure you’re doing hard work? It’s […]
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SZA Talks New Music and Legacy for Cosmopolitan
I will say. SZA is probably my favorite “iZA.” Right next to the GZA. All jokes aside, I’m happy that it’s SZA SZN and we’re about to get new music from the very talented R&B singer. In her interview with Cosmo, SZA talks about her Grammy snub and her legacy in music. Photos were taken […]
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The Benefits of Getting Angry
We tend to put anger in the category of negative. As if there is no reason for a sensible person to ever be angry. If you know me, you know that I believe that each object has a positive and negative side to it. Sure, untamed, anger can make you do reckless things without caring […]
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Busyness Has Nothing to Do with Productivity
Being busy isn’t always a good thing. Yet we seem to equate it to success. When people come into the door huffing and puffing, we say, “Oh, he/she must be doing something.” In reality, this person could just be wasting time. By wasting time I mean checking and responding to email, getting updates on unimportant […]
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There is a Difference Between Love and Possession
The worst part of any relationship is most definitely the break up. The crazy thing about breakups is that if it is being contemplated and actioned upon, it was probably necessary. It’s a necessary evil for two people who have taken the time to try to sync, but it just didn’t work. The evil gets […]
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Why Successful People are Crazy
“Here’s to the crazy ones, the misfits, the rebels, the troublemakers, the round pegs in the square holes … the ones who see things differently — they’re not fond of rules, and they have no respect for the status quo. … You can quote them, disagree with them, glorify or vilify them, but the only […]
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Do the Hard Things Because This is What Makes You Stronger
The crazy thing about life is that it doesn’t get much easier. You just get stronger. The thing is, we must be willing to do hard things if we want to continue to grow. When we do hard things, it allows us to get used to it, making the task easier. It also allows us […]