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Zen Moments, Freedom, and Other Things We Could All Use More Of

I’ve mentioned before that I go through various phases from time to time, and honestly, I think we all should. I tend to get into a hobby or new interest (very heavily) for a year or so, then move on and invest my time in something new, and eventually I’ll circle back to an old…

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Lasting Impact

Every person has had something happen in their life that changed them forever. I’ve had a few life changing moments at this point, but the very first one, the one that I believe set all the others into motion, was going to college. A degree isn’t for everyone, but for someone like me, the classes,…

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The Key to Balance: Some (Mostly) Healthy Daily Habits

I’ll admit it. I live for burgers, tacos, and anything chocolate, despite my yoga-loving ways. However, I’m a big believer in moderation. I was raised by smart parents who taught me the  importance of living a balanced life. Essentially: work, play, relax, spend time alone, and don’t overdo any one thing. I still take that…

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It’s Not Failure, It’s Experimentation

I’ve heard variations of this phrase a few times from different books, and I love the simplicity and truth behind this particular one. ‘It’s not failure, it’s experimentation.’ Many people have failed a test, experienced a breakup, got a bad haircut, tried their hand at different career paths through internships and part-time work. And as…

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A Day in the Life of a Hungry College Professor (on Winter Break)

I don’t mean hungry as in ‘I could really eat something right now’ (although earlier I did the whole, “I’ll just have this one scoop of peanut butter,” and then half a jar later..  you know). I mean hungry as in ‘I want to master my profession.’ I’m aware that this doesn’t happen overnight, more…

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How to Win at Life

I have this friend that constantly inspires me. She’s young, extremely positive, has her own successful business, but like every other human, she still has bigger dreams and desires. However, unlike most, she doesn’t stop until she accomplishes those dreams. Her journey to making these dreams come true is consistent and positive. And I get…

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Community: Sometimes You Want to Go Where Everybody Knows Your Name

I couldn’t resist. I’ve been feeling really appreciative of community lately- all kinds of communities- and every time I get that warm, gushy feeling about how thankful I am, the Cheers theme song plays in my head. I feel like I’ve been able to meet so many amazing people over the years, and I always…