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Supporting Someone Who Had a Rough Day Feb 23, 2025

We’ve all been there: someone we love comes home after a tough day. Their shoulders are slumped, their words are curt, and it’s clear that something is weighing heavily on them. Our first instinct is often to help, to fix, or to cheer them up—but is ...

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Can You Accept a Compliment? Feb 16, 2025

Is accepting a compliment easy for you? It hasn’t always been for me, and every once in a while, I still catch myself deflecting kind words or, worse, get called out for not letting them in.

The most important factor in changing this is the awarenes...

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Embracing Growth: Lessons from the Soil Jan 19, 2025

Change—whether we ask for it or not—is rarely easy. It’s uncomfortable, unfamiliar, and often downright intimidating. Even good change can bring feelings of uncertainty or fear. Yet, change also carries within it the promise of growth.

The best less...

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Imposter Syndrome: Moving Beyond the Self-Doubt Jan 12, 2025

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In eighth grade, I had the opportunity to join the "Gifted and Talented" program. It was a chance to be recognized as one of the "smart kids," but that’s not how I saw it. No...

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The Power of Naming Feelings Jan 05, 2025

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The swimming pool was loud with the sounds of kids splashing and laughing. But one moment nearby caught my attention.

A child was crying hard—resisting something their mothe...

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Difficult Conversations: How to Listen, Speak, and Connect Nov 17, 2024

Difficult conversations are an inevitable part of life, whether they arise with a partner, friend, colleague, or family member. These conversations can feel daunting, but they also hold the potential to deepen understanding and strengthen relationshi...

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