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Self help, because you are your greatest asset.
Four years after fleeing domestic violence. Content Warning.
(Trigger warning: This article covers the topic of domestic violence. If you or someone you know needs help, please contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline for help https://www.thehotline.org/ 1–800–799–7233)
By Kristine Franklinabout 2 hours ago in Motivation
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By Lyon Gaberabout 8 hours ago in Motivation
When Insight Does Not Translate Into Change
There is a common experience where something finally makes sense, yet life remains unchanged afterward. The connection is clear. The reasoning holds. The conclusion feels settled. And still, nothing moves. This gap between understanding and embodiment is not rare, and it is not primarily a failure of intelligence or sincerity. It is a structural gap between knowing what is true and living in alignment with it.
By Peter Thwing - Host of the FST Podcastabout 18 hours ago in Motivation
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Look down at your phone right now. If you are like billions of other people on this planet, there is a small, green icon sitting on your home screen. You tap it to talk to your mother across the country. You use it to close business deals, send photos of your children, and stay connected with friends on entirely different continents.
By Frank Massey a day ago in Motivation
Change Your Day, Not Your Life
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By Zakir Ullaha day ago in Motivation
