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Is Integrity still in Style?
Read more: Is Integrity still in Style?There’s a question I’ve been chewing on lately. It started small—like most truth-nudges do. But it stuck. Is integrity still fashionable? Because sometimes it feels like we’re living in the golden age of optics. Where everyone’s got a brand. A mission. A filtered version of themselves they carry around like a résumé. We’ve mastered the…
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Authenticity Over the Holidays: A Cross-Cultural Balancing Act
Read more: Authenticity Over the Holidays: A Cross-Cultural Balancing ActThe holidays are a magical time, aren’t they? The sparkle of lights, the warmth of shared meals, the faint sound of Last Christmas and Santa Baby playing in the background for the hundredth time. But for those of us navigating cross-cultural families, that magic comes with a side of logistics and a dash of strategic planning. Since…
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Icelandic reflections
Read more: Icelandic reflectionsAfter attending a Buddhist meditation workshop just before my Icelandic trip, I’ve taken time to let the teachings settle and reaffirm my favorite mantra: When you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change. Here are some beautiful insights I wanted to share with you: 1. We often chase joy…
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Reflecting on Personal Growth: Celebrating My 36th Birthday
Read more: Reflecting on Personal Growth: Celebrating My 36th BirthdayThis week I’m celebrating my 36th birthday, and as I approach this milestone along with the new year—a time that has always felt conveniently close to my birthday—I find myself feeling particularly ‘reflective’. I like to dedicate some time during this period to contemplate what I’ve achieved in the past 12 months. Have I met…
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Discovering Your Element: A Journey of Self-Discovery
Read more: Discovering Your Element: A Journey of Self-DiscoveryEver had a moment where everything just clicked? Where time stood still, and you felt like you were exactly where you were meant to be? That’s being in your element. It’s not about perfection—it’s about alignment. It’s that feeling you get when you’re painting, writing, cooking, or solving a problem at work. It’s when you…
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How to Embrace Purpose Over Busyness in Daily Life
Read more: How to Embrace Purpose Over Busyness in Daily LifeWe’ve all done it. Packed our schedules to the brim, answered, “How are you?” with a casual, “Oh, busy!” as if it were a status symbol. But what are we really chasing when we make busyness our default? This relentless pursuit of being busy can often feel like a badge of honor, a way to…
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The Power of Saying “No”: Why Boundaries Are Your Best Friend
Read more: The Power of Saying “No”: Why Boundaries Are Your Best FriendThere’s a certain power in saying “no” that we often overlook. We’ve all been there—saying “yes” to things that drain our energy, stretch us too thin, or simply don’t align with who we are. Yet, society often treats “no” like a dirty word, a rejection, or a sign of weakness. But what if “no” is…
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The Unlived Life: Choosing Your Own Path
Read more: The Unlived Life: Choosing Your Own PathThere’s a burden we don’t often talk about, one that many of us carry without realizing: the weight of our parents’ unlived dreams. We grow up with their hopes stitched into our skin, often mistaking their desires for our own. The truth is, while their journey shapes us, we can’t live their lives and our…
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Fake It Till You Make It or Don’t: Lessons from My Career Journey
Read more: Fake It Till You Make It or Don’t: Lessons from My Career JourneyWhat’s the balance between projecting confidence and embracing authenticity in your career? We’ve all heard the advice to “fake it till you make it.” And in some situations, confidence—real or imagined—can open doors and create opportunities that might have otherwise remained closed. This idea suggests that presenting ourselves with a certain level of assurance, even…
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