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Weeding the Garden: A Lesson in Boundaries
Social media often rewrites the rules of socializing, leading us to hoard digital connections out of habit rather than genuine interest. In this post, I break down my latest round of digital pruning—from ‘unfriending’ toxic exes to identifying the ‘active communication’ rule of thumb that helps me decide who stays…
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Curating the Feed: Why I Don’t Have a Single Favorite Blog
I often get asked which blogs I read, but the truth is I don’t have just one favorite. Instead, I follow a handful of voices that resonate with me. Looking back at my ‘Giving Out Flowers 2026’ concept, I revisit why I pay homage to the creators who keep me…
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The Art of the Slow Burn
We often talk about the “Art of Moving Slowly” as a theory, but what happens when you actually put it into practice? In this post, I reflect on a recent date that challenged my old habits of rushing into the “honeymoon phase.” Instead of performing or selling myself, I leaned…
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The Middle Ground: Navigating the Audacity of Potential
I’ve joked about it for a while, but I’m saying it now with quiet, serious earnestness: I don’t know the first thing about dating or relationships. After years of oscillating between the extremes of the ‘honeymoon phase’ and ‘casual traps,’ I’ve reached a new understanding. This isn’t just about protecting…
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Sleep, Anxiety, and the Art of the Shut-Down
The “Sleepless Knight” explores the intersection of anxiety, sleep struggles, and the rituals that turn a bedroom into a sanctuary. From CPAP machines to the psychological “brute force” of exhaustion, here is the roadmap to reclaiming rest.
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Episode 2 “Third Gear” is LIVE!
If you work in a boardroom or you dig ditches for a living, you’ve probably had a supervisor or a co-worker tell you to “work smarter, not harder.” But the people who say it rarely explain how. They give you the slogan, but they don’t give you the gearbox. If…
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The 5,000-Step Standard
I’m breaking down why 5,000 steps is the perfect, sustainable baseline for a life in transition, how the right recovery (zinc) is changing the game, and why I’m keeping the momentum moving—even when the routine gets tricky. It’s not about the glitz; it’s about the work.
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When the Negative Takes Hold: The 100% Policy for the Mind
Not all negative thoughts are created equal. I break down how I use the ‘100% Policy’ to distinguish between daily noise and life-altering signals.
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The flickering fluorescent light bulb
Navigating my mother’s dementia and her lifelong, unaddressed anxiety is like trying to thread two spinning needles at once—you’re bound to miss one. After a morning where the ‘flickering lightbulb’ of her memory met a brutal escalation of her anxiety, I’ve realized that boundaries aren’t optional. I’m sharing the story…
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The Weight of Intuition
We often treat ‘trusting your gut’ as an impulsive act, but true intuition is built on a preponderance of evidence. From navigating relationships to making major career pivots, I’m exploring why we often know the truth long before we’re willing to admit it—and why it’s time to start giving our…