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Ikigai Made Simple: Find What You’re Meant to Do

Ikigai Made Simple: Find What Youโ€™re Meant to Do
Ikigai (็”Ÿใ็”ฒๆ–)  is a Japanese term that roughly translates to " a reason for being " or " a reason to wake up in the morning . " It’s a beautiful and profound concept that sits at the intersection of four key elements: What you love (your passion)
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When Success Feels Uncomfortable: The Hidden Cost of Impostor Syndrome and the Upper Limit Problem

When Success Feels Uncomfortable: The Hidden Cost of Impostor Syndrome and the Upper Limit Problem
Art by Victoria Glinka You’d think reaching a new level of success would feel like celebration. Relief. Confidence. But sometimes, it doesn’t. Sometimes it feels like… discomfort. Guilt. Self-doubt. A subtle urge to downplay your win or move the goalpost before you even catc…
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Sisyphus and the Art of Finding Joy in the Repetitive

Sisyphus and the Art of Finding Joy in the Repetitive
We live in a world obsessed with goals, endless checklists, five-year plans, visions of "success" that shimmer like distant mirages. But what if happiness isn't found at the summit of achievement, but rather in the quiet steadiness of presence? What if joy res…
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Conducting a Comprehensive Personal Inventory

Conducting a Comprehensive Personal Inventory
What you complain about and do not change is a CHOICE. Conducting a comprehensive personal inventory is a powerful way to gain insight into your strengths, weaknesses, values, and goals. Why is this important? A personal inventory helps you understand yourself better, identify…
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Icons of Impact: Honoring the Women Who Shaped Our World

Icons of Impact: Honoring the Women Who Shaped Our World
In celebration of ๐—ช๐—ผ๐—บ๐—ฒ๐—ป'๐˜€ ๐—›๐—ถ๐˜€๐˜๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐˜† ๐— ๐—ผ๐—ป๐˜๐—ต and ๐—œ๐—ป๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ป๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป๐—ฎ๐—น ๐—ช๐—ผ๐—บ๐—ฒ๐—ป'๐˜€ ๐——๐—ฎ๐˜†, I am honored to highlight the extraordinary achievements of these remarkable women. Each of them has left an indelible mark on the world through their cour…
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The blueprint for real CHANGE: How to transform your life step by step

The blueprint for real CHANGE: How to transform your life step by step
I don’t believe our core values change, but our habits, lifestyle, mindset, and ways of dealing with life do. However, these elements took years to establish, so don’t expect change to happen overnight. It requires dedication, consistency, commitment, self-belief, and patie…
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An Iraqi\Canadian Writer, Journalist, Artist Feminist & LGBTQ+ Activist. Lives in Toronto, ON

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