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Yes, You and I Are Capable of Traveling Alone
Yes, You and I Are Capable of Traveling Alone
Feedback from an introverted woman who’s been traveling alone since the age of 19
Auriane Alix
Jan 25
How Polyamory Helped Me Discover the Key to Healthy Relationships
How Polyamory Helped Me Discover the Key to Healthy Relationships
By sharing our needs and desires effectively, we can create healthy, aligned relationships.
Allison Crady
Jan 25
How My Obsession with Learning Italian Made Me a Better Copywriter
How My Obsession with Learning Italian Made Me a Better Copywriter
From the moment I first heard this eloquent, melodious language, I was hooked.
Justine Forelli
Jan 23
Lessons From a Surgeon on How to Handle Difficult Problems
Lessons From a Surgeon on How to Handle Difficult Problems
Our challenges make us who we become. Thus we should welcome them rather than shy away.
Charles Black M.D.
Jan 23
How Power Naps Restore My Energy — From Siesta to Fiesta
How Power Naps Restore My Energy — From Siesta to Fiesta
I’m following in the footsteps of world leaders to get a daytime break.
Ash Jurberg
Jan 23
How Losing My Job Helped Me Realize I Was Inauthentic
How Losing My Job Helped Me Realize I Was Inauthentic
When my company let me know I’d be working remotely as the pandemic began to unfold, I was relieved.
Alex Myers
Jan 23
The 4 Reasons Why Shortcuts of Success Often Lead to Dead Ends
The 4 Reasons Why Shortcuts of Success Often Lead to Dead Ends
Take care of these areas before success is the key.
Godofredo Rojas
Jan 23
Change the Course of Your Life by Living Like a Monk
Change the Course of Your Life by Living Like a Monk
Shaving your head is optional.
Amin Sazuki
Jan 23
Why I Stopped Downloading Productivity Apps (And What I Do Instead)
Why I Stopped Downloading Productivity Apps (And What I Do Instead)
Productivity apps trigger ‘shiny object’ syndrome.
Jari Roomer
Jan 22
What We Get Wrong About SMART Goals
What We Get Wrong About SMART Goals
How to stop beating yourself up for missing a deadline
Caitlin Fisher
Jan 22
9 Games I Play to Continuously Crush My Productivity With Ease
9 Games I Play to Continuously Crush My Productivity With Ease
#1. I play the T20 game with my tasks & time.
Shajedul Karim
Jan 22
These 5 Secrets of Becoming an Avid Reader Lie in Every One of Us
These 5 Secrets of Becoming an Avid Reader Lie in Every One of Us
How I have unlocked what I already had and became a book enthusiast
Simona Cazanescu
Jan 22
How I Got My Life Back on Track After Deleting Facebook
How I Got My Life Back on Track After Deleting Facebook
(And how you can too)
Tom Elliott
Jan 22
How Tony Robbins Woke Me Up During the Pandemic
How Tony Robbins Woke Me Up During the Pandemic
8 lessons I learned from his virtual UPW event and the impact it’s had on my well-being.
Mary Grace Nguyen 🌸🎶
Jan 22
Navigating Life After Sports For College Athletes
Navigating Life After Sports For College Athletes
The reality of Post-Competition Depression
Kirsten Trammell
Jan 22
You’ll Get a Huge Grin on Your Face Taking an Awe Walk — Science Says So
You’ll Get a Huge Grin on Your Face Taking an Awe Walk — Science Says So
A psychologically-proven method to get more out of your walks
David Majister
Jan 22
You Are Perfectly Productive Without Even Knowing It
You Are Perfectly Productive Without Even Knowing It
Productivity shaming won’t improve your life during a pandemic.
Julian Drach
Jan 22
Why Being a Highly Sensitive Person Isn’t as Terrible as You Think
Why Being a Highly Sensitive Person Isn’t as Terrible as You Think
20% of the population feels everything more deeply — and we need people who care.
Samantha Blake
Jan 22
5 Helpful Strategies for Your Child’s Next Semester of Virtual Learning
5 Helpful Strategies for Your Child’s Next Semester of Virtual Learning
Advice from a veteran tutor who has been on the front lines
Ryan Porter
Jan 22
5 Things I Learned From Working on a Crisis Hotline
5 Things I Learned From Working on a Crisis Hotline
This is what it’s like to call or volunteer at a crisis hotline center.
Madeleine D.V
Jan 22
How I Re-Learned How to Learn
How I Re-Learned How to Learn
5 learning accelerants to fuel your own fire
Isabella Wu
Jan 22
15 Weird-Yet-Proven Ways To Boost Your Happiness
15 Weird-Yet-Proven Ways To Boost Your Happiness
Not the typical “meditate, exercise, and be grateful” list.
Alexa V.S.
Jan 22
I Felt Like an Imposter in the Ivy League
I Felt Like an Imposter in the Ivy League
Spending four years feeling out of place might just teach you how to find your place.
Silver Berry
Jan 21
How to Recognize and Take Action on Transformational Opportunities
How to Recognize and Take Action on Transformational Opportunities
These rare events can change your life. Are you ready to take advantage of them?
Chuck Frey
Jan 21
11 Powerful Ways to Sharpen Your Courage, Potential, and Income
11 Powerful Ways to Sharpen Your Courage, Potential, and Income
Take your personal growth to a place that separates you from where you are today.
Chase Arbeiter
Jan 21
8 Amazing Benefits of Giving Compliments and How to Do It Well
8 Amazing Benefits of Giving Compliments and How to Do It Well
A road to long-lasting happiness
Mutasim Billah
Jan 21
3 Life-Changing Benefits of Studying Humanities
3 Life-Changing Benefits of Studying Humanities
Career prospects don’t always promise adventure, and your degree is not useless.
Buse Umur
Jan 21
How Creating a ‘Daily Action Plan’ Helps Me Get More Done Each Day
How Creating a ‘Daily Action Plan’ Helps Me Get More Done Each Day
If you want to increase your productivity and get more done, you need to focus on managing yourself effectively.
Jari Roomer
Jan 21
To Let Go of Expectations, Change Your Definition of Giving
To Let Go of Expectations, Change Your Definition of Giving
How a simple mindset shift led me to a life-changing lesson
Ruchi Das
Jan 21
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