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As with many millennials and maybe some of the older generations, growing up looked a little different from what it is now. I have had to unlearn, learn and relearn some bits of this very crucial relationship— parents/caregivers to children. Here’s why it was important for me to do so.
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One of the dictionary meanings of being grounded is to be mentally and emotionally stable. It’s a skill that helps you deal with overwhelming emotions, stress and external chaos by bringing your mind and focus back to the present. Have you ever breezed through a day that you literally couldn’t remember what outfit a coworker who sat at lunch with you was wearing? Or maybe your day has been so busy that you can’t even hear yourself think, let alone listen to the guidance system in you? Life has a way of moving really fast, and if you don’t slow down, you can miss out on a lot of things.
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Do you remember the last time you had to wait for something you really wanted? The eagerness, the anxiety, the pacing around, the heartache, the feelings of doubt… would my time ever come? When will the doctor call my name? When will my name be on the admissions list? When will my bus arrive? When will this traffic start to move? Waiting is not easy. But there’s a way to have peace while waiting.
Read moreI was speaking to a friend the other day about personal style. Some of us have consciously or unconsciously curated certain fashion pieces that define our style. It’s easy to identify us with these pieces. However, that wasn’t the issue. The issue was in the confidence to pull off your personal style amidst spectators who would always talk. Any encounter with African aunts and uncles will give you an idea of how this goes. Lol. My friend pointed out that the confidence factor stems from self-acceptance.
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Welcome back to the 30 Days of Gratitude challenge. Here’s hoping your week started out great. If it didn’t, just kick back and relax.
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It’s been an interesting journey carrying out the 30 Days of Gratitude challenge. I hope you were able to catch up on our long stretch of prompts! If you missed it, check it out here and here.
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Welcome back to my blog! We are on a crash course of the 30 days of gratitude challenge. You’re joining us right on time! You can catch up on previous prompts here.
This challenge is by far the most exciting one I’ve done here. That’s kinda why I couldn’t stand not being able to complete it. Let’s see how many more prompts we can do today!
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Dainty M. 