Author: ellensayshi
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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 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…
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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…
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Accept the Things You Cannot Change
“There are many things in this unhappy world we cannot alter. We must learn to live with our lot and find peace with ourselves.”― Robin Jarvis, The Final Reckoning Life is unpredictable and complex, filled with variables beyond our control. It’s in your best interest to learn to accept this reality. Sure, it’s in our nature to…
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Procrastination: A Trail to Destruction
“Procrastination usually results in sorrowful regret. Today’s duties put off tomorrow give us a double burden to bear; the best way is to do them in their proper time.” — Attributed to Ida Scott Taylor Procrastination is a true art form that I seem to have perfected. It’s a thief of my time that snatches my…
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Insomnia: Night Owl’s Unite!
Insomnia and I are well acquainted. We have shared countless nights together, watching the clock tick ever so slowly toward the break of dawn. When I should be deep in dreamland, like the rest of humanity, I lay awake worrying obsessively about really important things: How much did I pay for gas in high school?…
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Mindfulness: The Path to Self-Awareness.
Mindfulness, a simple yet profound practice that I’ve woven into the fabric of my daily life, is the art of being fully present in the moment. This means that you are in the here and now, not worrying about yesterday, last week or tomorrow. It’s about acknowledging and accepting your own feelings, thoughts, and bodily…