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jessa

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Everyday Stories, Lived

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  • How to avoid self-criticism

    There are times when we overanalyze our shortcomings and the shame we feel of that (often minor) unintentional but embarrassing blunder is exaggerated. The feeling even overwhelms some of us which end up as a beastly howl or total isolation. Yes, there are stories we tell ourselves, and sometimes, we get so hard on ourselves,… Read more

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  • How to start a meeting the right way?

    Yes, that’s right. A question we usually ask especially when we think that we have wasted our time attending bad meetings. Some meetings should have been emails, right? From the The Right Way to Start a Meeting, here are some best practices for starting your next meeting: Make the purpose of the meeting clear Be… Read more

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  • Stunt your growth

    It’s been a while since potted plants are placed inside our home. For weeks, one of them didn’t show any signs of growth. While the other plants seemed to flourish and thrive, with some sprouts budding for some time, this particular plant appears to be left behind. Of course, we put up with the laggard… Read more

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  • Knowing your position

    It’s challenging to move forward if, in the first place, you don’t know where you are. I used to think that the only way to get ahead in life is to move upward and forward. But then, this pandemic made many of us realize that sometimes, people can also move sideways. Especially if it means… Read more

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  • The person who changed a life

    Was there a person you can remember who changed the course of your life entirely? If there is, probably because they chose to take a chance on you even if you don’t feel promising at the moment. I have met people throughout my life who saw what I can do before I saw it myself;… Read more

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  • Buy me a coffee

    You might think that this is another coffee post like the one I previously wrote. However, whereas I encouraged you to consume coffee in moderation in that blog post, this one doesn’t involve an actual coffee at all. And it’s okay that you buy a lot of this one. 😉 How, you say? If you… Read more

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  • The life and death of new brain cells

    I’ve heard some people making many excuses not to learn something new, be that acquiring new skill, knowledge, or experiences. Apparently, whatever you choose to do (or not do) affects the life and death of new brain cells. From The Creative Curve: According to one study, both men and women create over 14,000 new brain… Read more

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