Author: Kelsey Baum
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Happily Idle – How Cruise Control Boosts Creativity
When was the last time you let yourself be bored? It may sound like a silly question, to which you could answer that scrolling through Instagram for too long can become mundane, or completing an assignment for work or school can be anything but exciting. But, when you really think about it, how often do…
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When You Learn From Others, You Learn About Yourself
As we grow up, we tend to put ourselves into boxes. If you were the student in school that always gravitated towards a leadership position, you may start to believe that this is your lot in life. However, if you were more reserved and introspective, like me, you may not foresee yourself shining in front…
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How to Cope With Post-Graduation Uncertainty
I’ll admit that one of my biggest weaknesses is the constant quest to maintain purpose in my life – which is actually a common trait of INFJ personality types. The rush I get from a project I’m passionate about is exhilarating and all-encompassing, but it leaves me feeling restless when I have a copious amount…
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A Year Full of Lessons, As Told By My Journal
When people say that a lot can change in a year, they’re not kidding. Think about it – how different do you feel now than you did exactly one year ago at this time? As the holidays wrap up and thoughts of the new year are on the horizon, we tend to categorize the past…
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New Year, New Resolutions
Three, two, one…Happy New Year! The ball drops, some warm embraces are shared, and glasses of champagne clink as another year becomes one for the books. After all of the celebration and excitement dies down, though, this holiday signifies a new beginning for many people. A time of reinvention, if you will. Although, like a…
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How Failure Helped Me Find Myself
If you asked me even a few months ago to discuss the times I’ve failed at something, I would probably struggle to respond. I spent so many years of my life fixating on ways that I could be better. What could I do to better excel in school? What could I do to make my…
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The Importance of Impermanence
One of the most difficult aspects of life to grasp is the concept of impermanence. As described by Norman Fischer on the blog, Lion’s Roar, impermanence is a key principle of Buddhism, and it can be summed up by one simple statement: nothing lasts forever. The Buddha himself made it clear that those who fail to accept…
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Why Did I Attract A Toxic Friend Into My Life?
There’s nothing more disappointing than initially realizing that you’re in a toxic friendship. It’s like breaking open the floodgates to every pent-up emotion that you’ve been suppressing throughout the duration of the relationship. You may be angry at your friend for the way that they treated you. You may be disappointed in yourself for putting…
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I Don’t Fit In…But Do I Even Want To?
How many stories have been told of successful people that had to overcome “not fitting in” at some point in their lives to get to where they are today? When you let that thought sit for a while, it seems common to discover that your favorite singer, author, or public figure had never been the…
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How I Got Into The Best Shape of My Life
One decision was all it took for me to get into the best shape of my life. After countless bouts of trial and error, making this one change was enough to send me on the path to optimal health for life. I know you’re probably dying to know what this big secret is, and I’m…