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Everyday Stories, Lived

  • Sleepovers

    When you know you are there for a sleepover, your mind switches to vacation mode, telling yourself that it’s okay to relax, do things unrelated to your work, and enjoy the moment with friends or family. Sleepovers remind you of what it’s like to be a child sleeping over at grandma and grandpa’s house or Read more

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  • Dealing with differences

    Dealing with differences creates conflict. You can even say that conflict is a natural part of any relationship. But when handled constructively, through a respective dialogue seeking to understand one another, conflicts could grow relationships and make them stronger. Being married to the one my soul longed for opened areas we’ve never been in before, Read more

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  • It’s been a month

    The days went by fast, and being married for a month made me realize so many things like: Read more

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  • Multitasking in virtual spaces

    I’ve been getting headaches switching between physical and virtual spaces these days, and I’m convinced it’s primarily because of context-switching. Pavlov would see me like a dog, constantly reacting to pings rather than focusing on what I’m currently working on. Even the workplace feels like it wants you to focus on so many things, expecting that you Read more

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  • Getting hired

    When you’re focused on getting hired, especially when you’re confident about what you can offer, it feels easy to check all the marks your potential employer is looking for. And getting a job offer even feels sweet, pumping you up and making you feel good, like achieving a status, being qualified to take on a Read more

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  • Unecessary burdens

    We often want to achieve so many things weekly that we tend to overestimate our future selves without accounting for downtimes. And without having these downtimes, we rob ourselves of the opportunity to recharge physically and mentally. So, there are things we should learn to say no to, such as distractions that keep us from Read more

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  • Spontaneous night outs with friends

    When I was still single and living away from my family, I could freely live a spontaneous lifestyle because nobody was waiting at home for me. If you want to drag me to try out the famous soft-served ice cream in the busiest city today, I’d be glad to go with you without thinking twice. Read more

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jessa

Everyday Stories, Lived

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