personal-growth
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“Technology has enabled me to get to where I am today. It helps me plan, focus, remember, increase my confidence, control my environment and gives me time to respond. It does not fix or cure, but removes barriers.” Louise Image by Pexels from Pixabay Read more
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I am always beating myself up and worrying if I have done enough. Here is a quote that helps me have more self-compassion. “Be water, my friend.” Bruce Lee This quote reminds me that, like water, I can approach challenges by adapting, staying calm and being in control without overreacting. Water continues to flow and… Read more
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I have been thinking a lot about community lately. Especially now, with everything that is going on around us. For me, I have learned that strong communities are essential for survival and success. I understand that standing together is important, and that a lack of unity leads to a breakdown of trust, creates division (with… Read more
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Over the past few months, I started working on a project. I thought it would be a great idea to put my love of writing to good use. Working as a freelance writer is an ideal future career choice for me. I have the qualifications that would benefit my freelance writing, and I am so… Read more
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I don’t always say the right thing, especially in new situations that I have never experienced before. Sometimes, I say something without thinking, and I feel bad after saying it if it is not helpful. I don’t like to give details of conversations with others on my blog for their privacy, so I will describe… Read more
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Every morning, I sit with my coffee and gaze out my window at the view. It is time to be alone and gather my thoughts for the day ahead. I always wonder why people rush around the way they do. There seems to be no time to think. Life is just a race to see… Read more
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Learning to love myself has been a long journey. It is not about thinking I am perfect, but learning to live happily with the person I live with every day, which is myself. If I feel good about myself, I am more likely to set healthy boundaries. My worth does not depend on praise from… Read more
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What is a substance-free lifestyle? A substance-free lifestyle is a lifestyle choice where a person lives their life without the use of substances that alter their mind in negative ways that are likely to harm them. Examples of substances are alcohol, tobacco, and recreational drugs, as well as prescription drugs (used in a way that… Read more
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My brain goes all the time. It is like I don’t have an off switch for it to stay quiet. Endless thoughts going around my head, and it is really tiring. I know that for me rest is very important, but I am not very good at stopping. However, I have written some reasons why… Read more
My Autism Life After Diagnosis 