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Fail First To Win
In school, when teachers ask questions, many kids might know the answer, but are too shy or nervous or unsure of themselves to raise their hands, get the correct answer and begin the positive feedback loop for confidence by receiving affirmation from themselves and their community. On curaJOY’s website, we discuss how children develop confidence.…
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Thinking Outside of
the BoxYourself for a Happier LifeMuch of our own unhappiness and the world’s problems disappear when we can put ourselves in someone else’s shoes. Everyone has a different story, and understanding their perspectives not only makes you feel better about any situation (even upsetting ones) but also improves your overall happiness. Babies start out in life completely egocentric, only aware…
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Who are you, really? Discovering Your Authentic Self-Image
Your self-image is the way you view yourself, and by which you interact with the world. You might view yourself as a parent, student, friend, high-achiever, slow learner. But you’re more than your grades, weight, gender, and age. You’re more than your parents’ opinion. You’re a unique person with nuances that are unique to you!…
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Wield The Power of Discipline Toward Your Dreams
Have you ever envied anyone who has better grades, bigger house, more recognition, popularity.. and grumbled “Why did she get xxx and not me?!?*#” It’s easy to look at people who seem to have it all–beauty, fitness, great career, wealth, freedom and tell ourselves that it’s all luck. Malcolm Gladwell wrote in his bestseller book,…
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Why can’t everybody just be more like me?
I recently just finally got to watching the Galaxy of the Guardian series with my daughters. And one of them asks why the character Ego wants to destroy everything and make plans after himself. As parents, we often have to answer difficult questions on the spot. I said, “Haven’t we all gone through moments where…
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Are Doors Opening For You?
Most people get the idea that your body is what you put into it–diet, exercise. Thus the endless waves of vegan, organic, keto, gluten-free… But you also get what you put into your work, your relationship, and your life! It starts with your mindset. When I first started out as a marketing manager, I yearned…
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Reasons why your communication’s not working
In recent years, there has been a cat translation app that allows pet owners to try to understand what their cat wants to express. This app was created by the engineer who designed Alexa. It allows the owner to record the cat’s meowing sounds, and then the program will start to match the cat’s voice…
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Write The Soundtrack of Your Life
When you’re sad, mad, frustrated…, it can be hard to tell what will make you feel better. Maybe you want someone who will just listen without being too nosy, or you might tell yourself distractions like ice cream or TV will soothe, but sometimes, what we really need is time alone to write. This article…
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Junk Food for Your Soul
My daughter painted this the summer she finished fourth grade. While she is a very gifted artist, she didn’t paint this on her own–she had way too much help with this piece at a department store art studio in Taiwan where art teachers help children replicate masterpieces. Our social media post this week talked about…
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Is Your House a Pressure Cooker? How To Fight Less And Reduce Family Conflicts
Are you more polite/considerate/presentable/tidier/ in public or at home with family? Amazingly, many people treat complete strangers better than they treat their own spouse or children. We blurt out hurtful comments, leave a mess, expect 24/7 help and behave in ways we wouldn’t dare with people who care less about us and people who should…
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Why you should be writing
Writing heals. Writing calms. It connects and brings self-awareness. To write, we have to slow down our busy minds and focus on our purpose. It requires us to reflect on our thoughts, beliefs, emotions, and see them clearly–which is why journaling has been found to benefit one’s long-term mental health even more than assistance from…
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It’s Not Me. It’s You
Winnie, a beautiful, musical, and timid African Grey who was apprehensive about people but loving once you gain her trust came to us last year from a local non-profit rescue, Parrot Education & Adoption Center, as a foster. She picked up Mozart’s Queen of the Night after hearing it just twice and improved my coloratura…
