Author: ellensayshi
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Navigating Anxiety in a Charged Political Climate
Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God. Philippians 4:6 When I think of politics, I think of heated arguments and friendships that have been broken beyond repair. Hours of anger and indignation, stressing over something we can do very little to…
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Fearlessness: Embracing the Child Within
Genius is the recovery of childhood at will. Arthur Rimbaud I think there’s something undeniably magical about the fearlessness of children. They approach life with eyes wide open, ready to engage with the world in its entirety, without the reservations that often come with age. This blog post is a celebration of that fearless freedom…
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Mind Manipulation in the Digital Age
In the digital age, the concept of mind manipulation has taken on new dimensions. With the advent of social media, television, games, and movies, our brains are constantly bombarded with information that shapes our perceptions and beliefs. This blog post delves into the intricate dance between media consumption and its impact on our minds, addressing…
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Self-Love: Embrace the Journey to Inner Peace
I was looking for someone to inspire me, support me, keep me focused. Someone who would love me, cherish me, make me happy and I realized that all along I was looking for myself.” —Unknown We live in a world that’s full of demands. Be better, go faster and become stronger. Sometimes it seems like we…
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Friendship Over Politics
I’m entitled to my political opinions, and I get to vote because I’m an American. David Mamet In the grand buffet of life, political opinions are often the jalapeños of the spread—spicy, divisive, and not to everyone’s taste. So, how do you keep your friendships from turning into a scene from a political thriller? Here’s…
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Avoid Problematic Internet Use (PIU)
When I was in college, I remember thinking to myself, this internet thing is awesome because you can look up anything you want, you can read news, you can download music, you can watch movies, you can find information on Google, you can get reference material on Wikipedia, except the thing that is most important…
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Economy Blues – Grin and Bear It
“If only God would give me some clear sign! Like making a large deposit in my name at a Swiss bank.” ~ Woody Allen Ah, the economy. It’s like that one friend who always promises to pay you back but never does. Prices are skyrocketing, incomes are stagnating, and we’re all left wondering if we…
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The Power of Encouragement: Uplifting Your Friends
What do we live for, if not to make life less difficult for each other? -George Eliot In the journey of life, encouragement acts as a catalyst for growth and happiness. It’s the gentle nudge that can push someone to pursue their dreams, the comforting words that can lift spirits on a bad day, and…
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Conformity Conundrum
The reward for conformity is that everyone likes you but yourself. Rita Mae Brown In a world where everyone is trying to fit into the latest Instagram square, it seems like the quest for individuality has become as rare as a typewriter in the age of texting. But why do people crave conformity like it’s…
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Transforming Your Home into a Haven of Happiness
Okay, I am a Life Coach. I have absolutely no expertise in interior design. Therefore, I am not writing this blog post to tell you how I think you should decorate your home. Instead, I would like to concentrate on what you can do to make your home a sanctuary, a personal haven where every…