Tag: self-reflection
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My Big Brother Has Autism: This Is Our Relationship
I’ve always loved The Rolling Stones. Guns & Roses wove their way into the soundtrack of my adolescence. But my go-to song? The Beatles’ “Yellow Submarine.” It wasn’t the lyrics that got me, or even the melodies. I loved these songs because they helped me communicate with my brother. My older brother, Jake, has autism….
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Three Steps For Making Meaningful Connections After A Life Transition
It seems like we’re all caught in this unfamiliar period of time where socializing with others seems more daunting than usual. After all, we did collectively experience a major life-altering event last year (I would remind you of what it is, but I’m sure you’re ready to stop thinking about unprecedented times as much as…
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You Can Change Your Self-Perception at Any Time
I think I can speak for us all when I say that the year 2020 has thrown a wrench in our plans, no matter how mundane or monumental they were. For example, I thought that on one chilly night in mid-March, I would be returning to work the following day. That I would wake up…
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Happily Idle – How Cruise Control Boosts Creativity
When was the last time you let yourself be bored? It may sound like a silly question, to which you could answer that scrolling through Instagram for too long can become mundane, or completing an assignment for work or school can be anything but exciting. But, when you really think about it, how often do…
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How to Cope With Post-Graduation Uncertainty
I’ll admit that one of my biggest weaknesses is the constant quest to maintain purpose in my life – which is actually a common trait of INFJ personality types. The rush I get from a project I’m passionate about is exhilarating and all-encompassing, but it leaves me feeling restless when I have a copious amount…