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Confronting Toxic Positivity and Faith: How Oversimplification of God and the Bible Perpetuates Feelings of Inadequacy
In the previous post about toxic positivity, I identified what toxic optimism is, and how it is used as a way to avoid and suppress feelings and emotions. I wanted to stress that ignoring “negative” feelings is detrimental...
For years, I felt like I was “planning” my life incorrectly. I would write down my visions and goals and then go about them haphazardly. There was no real planning or intentionality behind it and when things didn’t turn out the...
The practice of self-care and self-love has been dominating the space of wellness and mental health for a few years now. People are making their emotional and mental well being a priority. The removal of toxic habits and people is...
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Leveling Up and the Application of Wisdom
Ever since Ciara’s hit song, “Level Up” debuted last summer, it has become a popular hashtag and phrase, used by many to express an advancement in life or career. Whenever someone gets a new job or promotion, new boo...
We have no control or authority over the family in which we are born into, but our friends can be the family we choose. That’s why friends can be instrumental in our overall well being and happiness. But as with every...
