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I am a perpetual overthinker. Let’s just say, catastrophic thinking is my second nature. I am not proud of it, but I guess the first step to change something in ourselves or our lives is to acknowledge that it’s a problem.

So today, I took a pledge to limit my overthinking to 15 minutes every day. This is the time I will dedicate to letting my thoughts wander freely, rise, and erect worry monsters, which I will capture and imprison in a doodle diary using colorful pens and equally quirky, weird fonts. Once they are trapped, they’ll stay buried there for eternity.

I am going to call it ‘Thought Dump.’ This way, I can have the satisfaction of acknowledging my fears while also showing the wisdom to avoid investing too much time and energy in things that might never happen.

P.S. Want to join me in limiting overthinking to 15 minutes a day? Let’s see what worry monsters we can trap together!

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‘If I'm worth something later, I'm worth something now. For wheat is wheat, even if people think it is grass in the beginning.'

~ Vincent Van Gogh

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These days, whenever I get stuck on a piece of writing—be it a scene, a poem, or an essay—I go for a walk. I’ve come to realize that long walks are just as liberating as writing. You are in control of your direction and destination, even if only for a few minutes or hours. And just as you walk freely through a city or a jungle, you must also let your thoughts wander. The more you observe and understand the world around you, the better you will become at writing. It will bring a fresh perspective, a sense of novelty that will make your work stand out. This habit has really helped me finish pieces I once struggled with.

P.S. This is my way of seeking inspiration when it doesn’t come to me. What’s yours?

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Fill their lives with magic as if you have the Midas touch.

Act as though you are their unanswered prayer.

Let the smile on your lips roll over to theirs.

Let your heart’s warmth provide comfort to them when they appear cold and lost.

Let your soul’s light illuminate their path through the darkness of life.

Let your choice be to serve those who cannot stand for themselves and fight, every time.

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I’m not big on birthdays 🎉🎈, but my love for chocolates 🍫—especially chocolate cakes 🎂🧁—is infinite. It has weathered many storms, from strict diet plans and mood swings to times when I couldn’t even afford a candy, let alone a cake. Yet, together, we’ve defied all rules to celebrate life and its simple joys, if nothing else.

And here we are again. It sits proudly on my side table, silently assuring me that even when nothing goes my way and life insists on teaching me a bitter lesson or two, it will always be there to sweeten my heart ♥️ and brighten my day 🥰😋.

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'Do what you have to do until you can do what you want to do.'

~ Oprah Winfrey

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Call me old school, but I don’t feel like I’ve truly read a book until I hold it in my hands and smell it, trying to figure out what’s brewing inside as I prepare to embark on a magical journey. Yes, I want it all—a paperback, or even better, a hardcover, a dozen beautifully handcrafted bookmarks, and a steaming cup of coffee to accompany me on this adventure. Together, we’ll overcome obstacles like tired eyes and the demon called sleep that lurks in the darkness of night, trying to engulf me in its relentless embrace. Do you agree, or am I the only one who sniffs books?

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‘Hard work beats talent when talent doesn't work hard.'

~ Tim Notke

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Chemistry was never my favorite subject, but lately, I’ve realized how important it is in our lives. From lovers, family, and friends to colleagues at work—and even strangers—it’s your chemistry with them that determines the fate of your relationships. The longevity of your bond and its depth all depend on chemistry. This made me recognize I’ve been underestimating its power.

So, here’s a funny thought: Relationships are like chemical reactions—without the right catalyst, nothing happens, but add the wrong one, and it might just blow up!

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The blue sky above my head,

The brown earth beneath my feet,

The lush green gardens spread before me,

The golden gleam in my mother’s eyes every time she sees me,

The crimson river flowing in my veins,

The silver lining I witness at a tunnel’s end,

This is all I need to live joyfully.

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I am not the moon or a star,

I am the sun that burns and shines.

I am not a rose or a lily,

I am a flower that grows in the wild.

I am not a damsel or a goddess,

I am a warrior who knows how to fight.

I am not a temple or a wondrous sight,

I am an ocean that flows where it wants with all its might.

I am not just a mother or a wife,

I am a woman, a human and I seek those rights.

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The day we stop labeling what we perceive as men's needs as atrocious desires in women will be the day humanity achieves collective enlightenment.

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Focus on what matters and on what you want to be three or five years down the line. Invest in people, projects, and experiences that will foster your happiness, growth, and success, and let everything else fade away, because, in any case, it will disappear from your life over time.

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Breathe in the festive season and breathe out all negativity, fears, and insecurities. Be open to the blessings it brings, allowing each chapter of your life to be filled with happiness, joy, and peace. Expect miracles to happen and get excited about them even before they do, for faith is all you need to make the impossible possible.

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I lost my father five years ago. Needless to say, it was an incredibly difficult time for both my mother and me. Losing a parent turns your whole world upside down. You feel vulnerable and exposed to the chaos and uncertainties of the world around you. It's like losing your anchor, leaving you adrift in uncharted waters.

Today, after five years, we have learned to live without him. Yet, even now, there are moments when the pain resurfaces, catching us off guard. A memory, a smell, or a place can transport us back to the days when he was with us, making the absence feel fresh all over again.

If you've ever lost someone close to you, know that it's okay to feel the pain, even years later. Healing doesn't mean forgetting -it means carrying them with you as you move forward.

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Using the wrong words is like trying to use a hammer to fix a clock—sure, you might get something done, but it won’t be pretty.

Effective communication is all about choosing the right tools (words) to get your message across clearly. Let’s not break things in the process!

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Where attention goes, energy flows, creating more of it—whether you want it to or not. So next time, before going all in on something, take a moment to consider if it’s truly worth your time and effort. Choose your battles wisely, and if it’s anything less than what you deserve, let it go and grow into your most authentic, empowered, and amazing self.