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Self Reflection vs. Self Destruction

"We are our own worst critics". For a while, I've been trying to overcome this aspect of my personality. Very often I will mess up on...

Heartfelt: Treating Ourselves with Love

Self-care has been a booming buzzword for the past few years. During the height of the pandemic, people were working to ensure that they...

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...

A New Day: Welcome (again) to Serendipity & Such

A dear friend of mine always says this, but only recent have I been able to take it to heart: There's always a Fresh 24. A fresh twenty...

Why Is Giving Yourself Grace So Hard?

*Originally published August 8, 2020* I came into this self-isolation phase with some high expectations. After I figured out how to keep...

Am I Who I Say I Am?: Shutting Up Impostor Syndrome

*Originally published July 12, 2019* I recall an event during my Freshman year of college. It was my first Creative Writing workshop,...

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...

"I'm Just A Lot" And Other Lies

I’ve only stopped using this phrase recently. Very recently. Like maybe a month ago. I’ve believed a lot of lies about myself. Some of...