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8 Essential Tips to Help You Speak Up for Yourself
Do you ever find yourself in situations where you wish you had chosen to speak up for yourself, but instead, you chose to stay silent? You’re not alone. Many adults struggle to speak up, often opting for silence to avoid rocking the boat, only to later harbor feelings of resentment and regret. I can relate. For most of my adult life, I have struggled to find my voice and speak up for myself. It wasn’t…
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Sex Work is NOT Empowering! Insights from a 15-Year Veteran
After spending 15 years as an online sex worker, I have come to terms with the fact that sex work is not empowering. I started rather young and bright-eyed, drawn by the earning potential and how glamorous society made the sex industry seem. Dancers, porn stars, and sexy models were symbols of glamour, beauty, and desire, living a life that many could only dream of. Modern feminists said that working in the sex industry was…
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How to Quit Social Media in 4 Easy Steps
Are you considering quitting social media? You aren’t alone. In today’s digital age, social media has become part of our daily lives. We use it to stay in touch with friends and family, share our experiences, and even promote our businesses. However, there comes a point when social media can become overwhelming and have a negative impact on our lives. Many people find themselves wasting hours scrolling through feeds, comparing themselves to others, and feeling…
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8 Ways to Improve Your Relationship with Yourself
Learning how to build a healthy relationship with yourself is an incredibly rewarding journey. When you create a positive relationship with yourself, you begin to change in amazing ways. Your self-confidence and resilience will increase, and you’ll feel more at peace with yourself. This will open doors for a fuller, more fulfilling life in which you can embrace who you are and seize countless opportunities. For me, learning to love myself was like being reborn.…
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How to Cope With the Trauma of Grief and Loss
Dealing with grief and loss is a difficult experience that we all must face at some point in our lives. It’s a journey that no one wants to take, but unfortunately, it’s an inevitable part of being human. Whether it’s losing a loved one, ending a significant relationship, or shattered dreams, grief can feel as if it washes over us like a powerful wave, leaving us feeling helpless and alone. As someone who has experienced…
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Dealing with College Burnout? Here’s How to Recover (for Adult Learners)
Going back to college as an adult learner is never easy. Balancing school, work, and family can be a daunting challenge, but it’s a challenge that many older students take on with determination and resolve. I was one of those students. I knew returning to college as an adult learner would be really hard, but I was determined to see it through. I believed that the temporary discomfort would be worth it for the rewarding…
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Why Women Are Too Nice + 7 Strategies to Stop
Women are too nice and I’m sick of being a part of the problem. Since I was a little girl I have had lessons of politeness and forgiveness drilled into my head. I was taught classic platitudes such as when someone wronged me, I should be the bigger person and let it go. Or if I was treated unfairly, I shouldn’t speak up to defend myself if that would rock that boat and make things…
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Overnight Success is a Lie, Here’s the Truth You Need to Know …
In today’s world of instant gratification, the idea of overnight success is being promoted more than ever before. Social media influencers and gurus alike claim to have achieved instant success and say that you can too. I believed in overnight success, especially in the early days of social media when a silly video, a hilarious tweet, or a meme-worthy picture could skyrocket someone to fame overnight. My ambition led me to believe that I could…
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6 Ways Your True Crime Obsession is Harming Your Mind
Ever since I was young, I’ve been obsessed with true crime. I remember watching the original version of Unsolved Mysteries with a mix of fear and fascination. Each case left a lasting impression on me, and I couldn’t help but get wrapped up in the who, what, why, and how of each mystery. As I grew older, my obsession with true crime only intensified. With the rise in popularity of the genre since the 2010s,…
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6 Effective Ways to Overcome Social Rejection
Social rejection can be one of the most painful experiences to deal with as an adult. It can happen in a variety of ways, from being excluded from a group of friends, being rejected by a romantic partner, or not getting the job you wanted. The feeling of not being accepted can be incredibly hurtful and can leave lasting emotional scars. The effects of social rejection can be far-reaching and can negatively impact our mental…