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Disclaimer: I am not a medical doctor, nor am I endorsing the use of GLP-1 medications. If you’re interested in learning more about them, please consult your healthcare provider. I am simply sharing my personal experience as it relates to today’s story and am not offering medical advice. Content Note: This post includes discussion of…
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The Problem with Black-and-White Thinking For years, I thought being rushed was my ultimate pet peeve. Turns out, I was wrong. It’s black-and-white thinking. The belief that everything falls neatly into one category or another. Good or bad. Right or wrong. Victim or villain. Success or failure. Friend or enemy. The reality is that most…
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Change Is in the Air: A New Season, A New Vibe If you’re a frequent flyer around here, you may have noticed the vibe has changed a little since your last visit. I decided it was time to freshen things up for the summer. Try some new topics. Explore some different ideas. Maybe even surprise…
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Internal validation and external validation are not the same thing, but a lot of us spend years confusing them. External validation is temporary. It’s the dopamine hit when your phone lights up. The compliment. The likes on the post. The “good job” from your boss. The text back from the person you secretly handed way…
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“The coconut milk is off.” Spoiler Alert: If you haven’t seen The White Lotus Season 3, spoilers ahead. Sometimes when something feels off to me, or something goes wrong, I will say this phrase out loud: “The coconut milk is off.” Most of the time, people just tilt their head and stare at me. But occasionally, a…
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Consistency Is the Love Language No One Talks About Consistency isn’t flashy.It doesn’t come with grand gestures or dramatic declarations.But it is the single most important ingredient in trust. And this applies to all relationships we invest in. Romantic partnerships, friendships, family dynamics, even professional connections that ask for emotional labor. Because trust isn’t built…
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Romanticize Your Life (No, Really.) Romanticize your life. Take the pictures. Write the blog. Archive it all on socials if it sparks joy. Not because you’re trying to prove anything, but because it’s your life, and it’s worth documenting. There’s something sacred about treating your own existence like it’s meaningful… because it is. We talk…
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🌟 A Friendly (but Necessary) Disclaimer from Me LC Hey hey — before you dive into reading this blog, let’s chat disclaimers real quick (because yes, my friends do tease me for always putting them on everything I post 😅). But here’s the thing: I’m a therapist, and with that comes some ethical responsibility — so this…