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My Power Playlists To Improve My Focus
Well, as most of you know, I’ve been on medical leave now for what feels like forever, but, when I sit at my computer do to a bit of writing I ask ‘Alexa’ to play me some heavy metal, hard rock, classic rock, alternative rock, blues, country or even some classical channels depending on the… Continue reading
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Managing Anxiety: Lessons from Life’s Unpredictability
I guess it depends on the day. Some days, the silence is deafening, and all the thoughts I want to avoid push their way in. Other times, I find peace in it. Why can I go from one moment where I can’t handle the silence to the next, where I relish it? Please, someone explain… Continue reading
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Down the Rabbit Hole of Time Whilst Being Consume By My Passions
Huh? Seriously, this is a question; well, it’s an easy one. I can lose track of time: Continue reading
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Daily Rituals for Stress Relief
Chaos is my life: migraine attacks, good days and bad days with med adjustment periods, and so on; therefore, comfort is essential in my house. I’m no expert, mind you, but through trial and error, I’ve figured out how to make my daily living a little less overwhelming by creating daily habits and rituals, if… Continue reading
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The Beauty of Simple Romance
Romance doesn’t have to be a complicated or exaggerated show with flowers, chocolates, and public declarations of love. Continue reading
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How Music Shapes My Daily Life
Music is such a big part of my life. There’s always music playing in my house. Whether it be rock, metal, country, best of the ’80s, blues, pop, today’s top hits, or classical, there is always a beat playing. Continue reading
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Living with Chronic Pain: Concerns for Tomorrow
I’ll come to no big surprise: my biggest worry centers around my debilitating migraines and the fact I’ve been on medical leave for nearly two years now. It’s a scary thought looking into the future and seeing more of the same: struggling to find the right med cocktail, balancing the migraine symptoms day in and… Continue reading
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The Impact of School Uniforms on Personal Style
Being that kid who went to a high school with a mandatory uniform: navy skirts for girls, pants for boys, white button-up shirts for all, long sleeves in winter and short ones in summer, knee-high navy socks, black shoes all around, and the only choice given to students was a green bow tie or regular… Continue reading
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Exploring Spirituality: A Personal Reflection
I’ve never really thought about it. Of course, it’s always there, but it’s as natural as breathing, so I don’t think about it. It surrounds me in the gentle breeze of the wind, the rain nourishing the ground, the sun providing excellent vitamin D, and the oceans and the earth so generous with their bounties.… Continue reading
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Emoji for migraine
What are your favorite emojis? I don’t think it will be a surprise to anyone when I say my favorite emoji is the explosive head one : 🤯 I use it so often it’s the first one that pops on my emoji list. Why? Because when someone asks how I’m feeling today I simply send… Continue reading
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