Visiting any high-profile female entrepreneur’s socials or website, we are often greeted with a massive hero shot of said woman. The image typically involves a picture-perfect smile, a shampoo-ad-looking hairstyle, and last but certainly not least, a cup of coffee in hand to illustrate to us commoners that this woman is just like us. If
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Adulthood is not a walk in the park. It’s so damn messy most of the time, but it comes with a lot of lessons and wisdom. So these are some things I got to learn along this messy road. And let me tell you one thing—these were not learned the easy way at all. 1.
Your twenties are a weird time. You enter into them as an ‘adult,’ thinking you know it all, you have life figured out, and you are ready to conquer the world. As the real world starts to hit, and the days of classes and tests and Tuesday night parties subside, you realize just how much
You are beautiful just the way you are. And I wish you saw what I could see. I know you think of yourself as a mess. I know you hate staring into the mirror and seeing the person staring back. I know you especially blame yourself for a lot of things that should not even
Everybody has the ability to step into their highest self. To know your purpose for living and to be able to figure out your path is a very magical thing. It transforms you into the better version of who you are. It gives meaning to your life. But it requires one thing—investing in yourself. But
Trigger warning: Suicide You know those people who are just so blatantly and ignorantly happy? That was me—well, for the first 21 years, at least. I was renting an overpriced apartment and waiting tables for cash every night. I made enough money for rent and smokes. I slept next to the love of my life.
By Tony Fahkry Updated July 12, 2021 Photo by Mikail Duran on Unsplash By Tony Fahkry Updated July 12, 2021 Photo by Mikail Duran on Unsplash Perceiving Life Through A Biased Filter “What screws us up most in life is the picture in our head of how it is supposed to be.” — Anonymous How
As humans, we enjoy being liked. We enjoy the comfort and approval from others. It’s a part of our biological nature to feel important and accepted. And we will go through extensive lengths just to become more likable. We cut our hair, we buy new clothes, we throw out old ones, and we fill our
“Remember, we are our own griefs, my dear, we are our own happiness and we are our own remedies.” – Huseyn Raza To my 17-year-old self, Hello, Beautiful! We are about one week out from our 27th birthday. Ten years from where you are now. And my love, what a decade it has been. I
We may never understand why you make us wait. There is something about waiting for a prolonged amount of time that does not seem natural to me. However, you make us wait by design. You make us wait for various reasons. Sometimes the wait is to protect us. Other times it is because we are not ready.
While at the end of the day human beings are social creatures, spending time alone could be one of the most difficult yet most profound things to do more of. For many people, the pandemic has given them too much time alone, but at the same time, it allows them to bring to light what
It’s taken me some time to realize that I am overall happy with my life, and even now, I still have to remind myself of that. I’m not content with everything going on in my life, but who is? Life is imperfect, and so are our expectations. With that in mind, though, I’d like to
This week I moved into my first one bedroom apartment in the city—my first time ever living alone. What I planned on being a very intentional and mindful move, including lots of journaling and reflection on what feels like a pivotal time in my life, turned into a week that was a little bit of
Hey there, fighter. I know your heart is in turmoil these days. There may be too many questions in your head with no sight of clear answers. Having to restart your life to take a different path can be the scariest thing one can ever do and also the most daunting. You have been fighting
When I was a Lyft driver, passengers talked to me about all kinds of things: the conflict between finding meaningful work and achieving financial security; the pull of a gambling addiction; the endearing habits of one’s lovable cross-eyed cat. One man recalled how he’d studied bats, flown helicopters, and met his wife down in Guadalajara,
Hello, sweet soul. I know that you feel lost and confused on this journey we call life. You look around you and everyone else seems to know what they want. You tried on a few ideas because they sounded good, but nothing ever sticks. None of it satisfies you. And yet, despite your unwillingness to
The energy your physical body carries vibrates at a frequency that is magnetic. You are constantly co-creating your reality. If this is news to you, you’ve been doing it unconsciously. How can you begin to do it consciously? Manifestation techniques are useless if you’re not energetically ready to receive. How sure are you that everything
Do not be so scared of changing who you are. The things you love. The things you hate. It can be freeing choosing to no longer halter your own growth. Choosing to willingly accept the reality that some may no longer recognize the person you have grown into. Understanding that this is not a negative
To get what we really want requires being conscious of our choices and acting with intention instead of being dictated by our unconscious motives. For example, think of a significant life choice you made recently. Was it made purposefully or impulsively? Did it turn out as you expected? If not, what could you have changed
If you feel like giving up, that’s usually an indicator that you’re strides away from overcoming. In the pinnacle of our distress, we are often tested with riddles and doors with cast iron padlocks for a reason. It usually means that whatever lies on the other side is not only worthy of our efforts but
By Laura Maloney Updated July 2, 2021 Photo by iam_os on Unsplash By Laura Maloney Updated July 2, 2021 Photo by iam_os on Unsplash This is a love letter for those who’ve battled their own demons and were left with scars to prove it. We see you. You’ve wrestled with self-doubt and fought in wars