Tag: mental health
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Embracing Failure: The Path to Personal Growth
Discover why failure is a gift in disguise and how it can redirect you toward your true purpose, growth, and unexpected opportunities.
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Caring Without Losing Yourself: Boundaries, Burnout, and the Courage to Change Paths
The Moment I Realized Boundaries Could Save Me: Lessons Nursing School Left Behind When I was in nursing school, I thought I was preparing for a career built entirely on compassion. I wanted to help people heal, to be someone who could bring calm into chaos. And then the pandemic hit. Everything I thought I…
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Learning to Set Boundaries (and Actually Keep Them)
Setting boundaries can feel impossible—especially when the people you expect to respect them don’t. I’ve struggled with feeling unheard, guilty, and even “wrong” for speaking up. But I’m learning that boundaries are acts of self-respect, not selfishness. Here’s what I’ve discovered about setting limits, keeping them, and creating stronger relationships in the process.
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Protecting Space to Recharge: Why Taking Time for Yourself Matters More Than Ever
Grief, responsibility, and productivity can overwhelm. Here’s how carving out time through fishing and photography helped me recharge and stay strong.
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Plants, Patience, and the Art of Letting Things Grow
From overwatering plants to overextending myself, succulents taught me that growth comes from balance, patience, and giving yourself room to flourish.
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🏹 Upgrading My Bow & Rediscovering My Love for Archery
After almost 7 months away from the range (thank you, winter), I finally upgraded my bow — and I honestly couldn’t be more excited. The moment I pulled it back, I felt everything I’ve missed about archery come rushing back in. For me, archery has become something way more than a hobby. It’s healing. It’s…
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Nurturing Growth: How Succulents (and a Little Dirt) Strengthened Our Bond
From one small succulent to a thriving collection, and from a patchy yard to lush grass—how gardening together helped us grow plants, a home, and a stronger bond.
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From Silence to Strength: My Journey
I work at a small café, tending bar, serving food, and greeting the familiar faces of our regulars. Most days, it’s a decent job — I get to connect with people, make a few smiles happen, and earn a living in a space that feels almost like a second home. But there’s always a shadow…
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Finding Light in the Darkness — How Journaling and Meditation Have Changed My Life
The last few months broke me open in ways I never expected. I lost a parent. I faced conflict at work. I questioned everything — including myself. But through that darkness, I found two practices that helped me find my way back to the light: journaling and meditation. What started as a desperate attempt to…
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A Meditation on Loving-Kindness and Self-Compassion
Excerpt: Meditation has a way of revealing truths we often overlook—especially when it comes to self-compassion. During a recent session, I focused on extending the same loving-kindness I give to others to myself—past, present, and future. I realized that the warmth and encouragement I receive from my partner, Jacob, have shaped me in ways I…
In Need of Nature 