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Artist souls – why do we create?

  • by Guest
  • Posted on February 9, 2023February 9, 2023

Just maybe, creative work does not have to be so much of hair pulling out process?

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An emotional person’s tips for seasonal mood swings

  • by Guest
  • Posted on December 22, 2022December 22, 2022

Can we say “seasonal” mood swings if you are feeling them in December:)

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We May Mistake The Definition Of Marketing

  • by Anfy
  • Posted on August 23, 2021October 24, 2025

When I entered the marketing industry, I had my understanding. However, one of my friends…

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How trauma affects us – let’s look at our behavior patterns

  • by Jin Cao
  • Posted on October 1, 2020September 29, 2020

I watched Paris Hilton’s documentary on trauma and I’ve been in this strange headspace. I…

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Leveling yourself up in life (and staying leveled up)

  • by Jin Cao
  • Posted on September 3, 2020September 1, 2020

Let’s talk about goals and visions. I’m sure we’ve all heard of the race between…

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4 chick flicks with memorable themes

  • by Jin Cao
  • Posted on June 4, 2020June 2, 2020

You know those types of movies that you can watch multiple times without going “wow,…

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Being the best version of you

  • by Jin Cao
  • Posted on January 2, 2020June 7, 2020

We’ve all heard “be the best version of yourself”, but were do we start?

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Why you need a solo trip in your 20’s

  • by Jin Cao
  • Posted on October 3, 2019October 1, 2019

Packing your bags and getting away from everyone and everything can do you a lot…

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Four things you don’t owe anybody

  • by Jin Cao
  • Posted on September 5, 2019August 26, 2019

Life gets better once you learn to give these four things wisely.

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3 Things I believed as a teen that changed with time

  • by Jin Cao
  • Posted on August 1, 2019July 30, 2019

Just for the record I AM forever 19! I’ve immortalized myself at that age!

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What is self love?

  • by Jin Cao
  • Posted on July 4, 2019June 27, 2019

Do you love yourself? That’s a loaded question, isn’t it.

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Aimlessness – When you don’t feel like you’re getting enough done

  • by Jin Cao
  • Posted on May 2, 2019October 22, 2019

Do you also have a constant nagging feeling of falling behind? Do you feel like…

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A lesson in character- when life shakes you…

  • by Jin Cao
  • Posted on March 5, 2019January 2, 2025

I read something interesting on Facebook and it took a long time to fully internalize.…

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A moral in confidence

  • by Jin Cao
  • Posted on February 7, 2019February 5, 2019

January and February have been tough and draining for not only me, but many people…

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Three levels of self care – Turning over a new leaf

  • by Jin Cao
  • Posted on December 6, 2018October 22, 2019

Hi everyone! I know it’s rare for me to do a non-fashion post at the…

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Fall activities for peace and bonding

  • by Jin Cao
  • Posted on November 1, 2018November 1, 2018

There’s no better season than fall to begin reflecting on the year. It’s a good…

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An emotional person’s guide to moving past sadness

  • by Jin Cao
  • Posted on August 9, 2018August 7, 2018

So I guess my “emotional person’s guide” is a series now. Perhaps you’re emotional like…

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Relationship things I learned the hard way

  • by Jin Cao
  • Posted on July 19, 2018August 2, 2018

Lately, relationship talk has been floating around in my circles. Despite being open about mental…

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An emotional person’s guide to letting go of regret

  • by Jin Cao
  • Posted on June 14, 2018January 8, 2019

Lately, I’ve been thinking about the flow of events shape a person’s life. Every choice…

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Winter activities – in other words, getting myself resocialized

  • by Jin Cao
  • Posted on February 1, 2018January 23, 2018

After getting out of retail hell (I was working 6 days a week last holiday),…

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