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What is Negativity Bias?
When a wave of negativity hits, it hits hard. In fact, one of those waves just pummeled me this morning. I had an unpleasant conversation with a family member, and once it was over, I found myself cloaked in a cloud of icky feelings. Not wanting my morning to be ruined by this negattack, I… Read more
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The Failure Myth
Have you ever heard someone say, “I don’t want to be a failure?” Maybe it’s just me, but I don’t get that. How can a human being be a failure? The answer? They can’t. Projects can be failures. Recipes can be failures. That Pinterest party with the perfect dessert table and color-coordinated favors can be… Read more
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The One Self-Truth I Wish Everyone Knew
Sometimes, we are our own worst critics. If you’ve ever laid in bed at night and replayed all the things you’ve said throughout and then groaned, thinking, “Ugh, why did I say that?”, please keep reading – this post is for you. As human beings, we tend to be ego-centric and see the world as… Read more
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India: 20 Days of Color, Camels, and Chai
This will not come as a surprise to anyone, but India is one of the most colorful, crowded, and chaotic places is the world. Take Mumbai, for instance. A cacophony of car horns and street vendors compete with the sound of motorized tuk-tuks as they weave in and out of traffic. Shop owners stop tourists in… Read more
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Here’s How I’m Kicking Off 2019
The photo above 👆🏼 is of me at Werewolf Coffee Bar here in Chicago, indulging in one of my favorite winter time activities: wearing a hat and drinking coffee. Both are an attempt to stay warm and cozy during the frigid months, and both happen to be adorable fashion accessories. But all too soon… Read more
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Your Inner Dialogue – Why it Matters
Your internal dialogue – that “voice” that’s present during your every waking moment – is a tricky thing. It echoes through your mind – day in, day out – sometimes so subtly you barely notice. Have you ever spoken up at a work meeting, and then immediately criticized yourself? “That was a stupid thing to… Read more