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Independence Or Hyper-Independence
Independence is a good thing. This thing called “hyper-independence” makes it sound bad. Independence is celebrated as an achievement so how could it ever be bad? There is a…
What to do When Dealing with Loneliness at Christmas
Christmas is a time of joy for some, but sorrow and loneliness for others. If you’re dealing with feeling lonely, you’re not alone. I've been there. Many times, loneliness is…
My Mentality About Aging
What is your mentality about aging? They say Age isn’t a number, it’s an attitude. I used to say, I had a Peter Pan mentality and thought that was…
25 Ways to Take Care of Yourself This Summer
Summer is a busy time of year. School break. College break. Vacations. House maintenance. Etc. There are so many ways we’re taking care of other people and things. It’s…
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Dear Younger Self: a letter
I apologize it’s taken me this long to write you. I’ve read letters others have written to their younger selves and wanted to write you. But I always found…