Balanced living requires replacing harmful coping mechanisms like skin picking with physical and creative outlets. Research shows that skin picking is linked to emotional dysregulation, while physical activity and creativity both reduce stress and improve mental health. Recently, I was talking with a friend about our shared habit of skin picking, and it struck me…
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In 2022, I was 24 years old, what many call the beginning of the “best years” of life. Instead, I found myself trapped in a cycle of severe allergies, misdiagnosis, and medical mismanagement. The years that followed, 24 to 28, were not filled with carefree adventures or career milestones. They were spent in hospital corridors,…
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Lessons from Codie Sanchez & My Own Path to Success When I stumbled upon the episode of The Diary of a CEO featuring Codie Sanchez, something clicked. Her unapologetic take on wealth-building, her contrarian mindset, and her obsession with speed and clarity in business felt like echoes of my own journey. Codie and Steven Bartlett…
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In my last post, I shared how waking up at 4 am has transformed my mornings into a sanctuary of clarity, creativity, and deep work. But here’s the truth: that kind of intentional start is only possible when the night before is treated with equal reverence. Beyond rest, sleep enables repair, regeneration, and renewal. And…
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There’s something sacred about the stillness of 4 am. While most slumber, I rise. What started as wakefulness and insomnia, has now turned into intentional activities. This time has become my sanctuary. Where my mind is clearest, my thoughts most fluid, and my creativity most alive. It’s when I write, read, and dive deep into…
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We are not warned in our adolescence just how challenging adult life will be. Some may be better equipped than others, thanks to the safety, security, and support of loving parents. Others may have had to become the adults in their own lives, raising themselves. Still, we are never fully prepared for the unpredictable surprises…
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