The One Where She Stumbled Through Her 40's and Faced Her Demons
Here's the deal: If you've ever been left wondering if a compliment was actually a dig, you're not alone. Chances are, it was a backhanded compliment. So, you're familiar with the concept of a backhanded compliment. It's like a compliment but with a sneaky twist. Well, if you haven't, let me explain. A backhanded compliment …
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Did you find this post from here Look After Yourself? If not, click the link and read that one as well. But before you go, take a look below and discover five delightfully silly ways that you can use to find peace in your life. Let's face it: life can be so dull and serious that most …
Sometimes, when you are trying to motivate yourself to complete your workout, you have to turn to a positive quote, person, or old picture that you keep of yourself. For me, it's not just about old pictures; it's about a quote that reminds me that I am the one in control of my journey. No matter how …
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Positivity is a challenging journey, but for all of us, it's a path we navigate with grace and resilience. This resilience empowers us to face each day with a positive mindset. Every day, we turn on the news, and what do we see? We see violence, death, confusion, and down-and-out pure misery. And then we …
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I woke up to the words, " You are mean and selfish, and I never liked you." I stared down at these words and many more, and my eyes searched for the time stamp. I desperately needed to know the time that she sent this to me. After searching and searching and barely blinking, I …
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Welcome to a new series created to help others understand liars and narcissists. In this series, we will delve into the psychology of these individuals, their manipulative tactics, and, most importantly, how to identify and deal with them. At the end of this series, there will be a comprehensive plan of action that you should …
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Day one or one day? It's a powerful question that puts the control in your hands. Are you waiting for the perfect moment to start something new (one Day), or are you choosing to start today (Day one)? It's a reminder that every journey begins with a single step, and the power to make that …
Have you ever felt like you're pouring your heart out, but it's falling on deaf ears? You may have noticed a new trend: "You talk, and I listen, but when I speak, you half-ass listen and bring the conversation back to you." For instance, have you ever shared a personal experience only to have the …
Why is it so hard to tell the people that you love NO? Even if we see that saying yes to everything may be killing them. It's a fine line between enabling someone and wanting them to feel satisfied—notice I didn't say happy. So many of us love so hard that saying no actually hurts. …
There are so many things in our lives that we can control, but we choose not to. For instance, we can control our reactions to a rude comment, our daily routines, such as waking up early for a morning jog, and our thoughts by choosing to focus on the positive aspects of a situation. Yet, …
Belladonna’s Flashlight 