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Raven James
Jan 37 min read
Reflecting on 2024: What Lessons and Takeaways Are Shaping My New Year?
I want to take some time to share what takeaways I obtained from the past year, and how I'm allowing it to shape my new year.
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Raven James
Jun 1, 20245 min read
MindFULL: What We Can Do About Chronic Stress
Here are some practices we can keep in mind to fight against chronic stress
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Raven James
Mar 15, 20246 min read
Practical Ways to Filter Out the Negative and Cultivate a Positive Mindset
In the past, I've discussed the dangers of toxic positivity. Toxic positivity suggests that there is no room for negative emotions at all...
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Raven James
Mar 1, 20246 min read
Unlocking Our Full Potential: The Power of Self-Awareness
Learn about how, though uncomfortable, self awareness is crucial to strengthening ourselves and our relationships.
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Raven James
Feb 23, 20249 min read
Breaking the Cycle: Tips from a Recovering People Pleaser
This piece explains how to overcome the habit of being a people pleaser.
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Raven James
Feb 26, 20234 min read
Heartfelt: Community is Everything
My favorite definition of 'Community' comes from the Oxford Dictionary: "a feeling of fellowship with others, as a result of sharing...
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Raven James
Feb 18, 20235 min read
Heartfelt: Love is Patient
"Patience is a virtue" A virtue is a quality or trait that most people consider to be morally good or desirable in a person. What makes a...
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Raven James
Feb 3, 20236 min read
Heartfelt: Showing True Compassion
Happy February! Valentine's may only be a day, but we tend to associate the month of February with themes of love and hearts. For that...
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Raven James
Jan 20, 20236 min read
Remember to Live IRL
I started learning how to type on the computer when I was 8. By the time I was 11, I could easily type over 50 words per minute. By the...
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Raven James
Dec 29, 20226 min read
Maybe I’m the Problem: Overcoming Life as a ‘Problem Person’
Originally published March 12, 2021 In John Maxwell’s “Winning with People”, the leadership guru goes through different principles to...
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Raven James
Dec 29, 20227 min read
Building Strong Friendships in Adulthood
*Originally published on February 19, 2021* One of the most frequent phrases I hear from people, typically a couple of years after they...
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Raven James
Dec 29, 20228 min read
When Conversations Get Crucial: Navigating Arguments in a Healthy Manner
*Originally published January 17, 2020* I don’t believe any couple or set of friends that tell me “We don’t fight” or “We don’t argue”....
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Raven James
Dec 28, 20226 min read
Moving Past Dismissive Positivity
*Originally published January 2, 2020* We’re always given encouragement that, in times of struggle and disappointment, it’s crucial for...
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Raven James
Dec 28, 20228 min read
Vulnerability: What Are You Risking if You Don’t?
*Originally published May 6, 2019* Over the past couple of years, the topic of vulnerability has been an interesting subject for me on a...
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Raven James
Dec 28, 20225 min read
Vulnerability: Mutual and Consensual
*Originally published April 2, 2019* There are some people who have pretty much no problem when it comes to making the decision to be...
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Raven James
Dec 28, 20226 min read
Vulnerability: Recognizing its Importance
*Originally published March 29, 2019* As I mentioned before, there are plenty of negative connotations tied to the idea of being...
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Raven James
Dec 28, 20223 min read
Intro: The Vulnerability Series
*Originally published March 25, 2019* I’m very excited to get into this series surrounding vulnerability. It’s an interesting concept,...
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Raven James
Dec 28, 202211 min read
It’s Not That Serious: Thoughts on Being Single
*Originally published on March 11, 2019* I was sitting down for dinner with a couple of friends I hadn’t seen in a while. As we were...
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