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I’m Learning To Take the Compliment
I used to brush off compliments without even thinking. “Oh, this old thing?” Or, “No, I still have a long way to go.” Somewhere along the way, I started asking myself: Why is it easier to believe the criticism than the kind words? Now when someone says something kind, I pause. I breathe it in.… Read more
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The Quiet Side of Self-Care
How do you practice self-care? For me, self-care isn’t always the big gestures. It’s more often the quiet decisions that no one sees. Letting myself slow down when everything says to push through. Choosing rest without guilt. Not overexplaining when I need space. It’s making time to walk, even if it’s just around the block.… Read more
