©Andreea Ilie I dug out this picture from the 7,061 images laying dormant on my camera roll, waiting to be rediscovered as memories when their time came. And this time, it came with an unprecedented sense of awe and wonder, as I looked at past me and wanted to be in her shoes again. This, … Continue reading Memories: The Good, The Bad and The Manipulated
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Imposter syndrome
I find imposter syndrome to be one of the most difficult feelings that our generation has brought to light and is learning to deal with. To recognize it in yourself, see how it limits your possibilities and begin to overcome it are three separate feats that seem almost insurmountable when all you feel is that … Continue reading Imposter syndrome
Renovations of the self
First comes desire. In an otherwise steady, sufficient, pleasant existence, there comes a time when you want more, perhaps want out. In the quiet space between thinking and doing, a wish, a tingling in the stomach, a nudge of the senses, a sign, if you will, presents itself. A new want from outside the realm … Continue reading Renovations of the self
Optimismul realist vs pozitivitatea toxică: când „gândirea pozitivă” ne doboară
De ceva timp încoace, ne aflăm în plină mișcare a gândirii pozitive. Este atașată culturii de wellness, o industrie globală de miliarde de dolari care ne vrea, în teorie, binele. Prin mijloacele-i de marketing aferente, ni se transmite că trebuie să gândim, să vorbim și să acționam în mod pozitiv în orice circumstanță, pentru a … Continue reading Optimismul realist vs pozitivitatea toxică: când „gândirea pozitivă” ne doboară
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