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Minimalism, the peace in a loud world

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  • Minimalism: a lifestyle involving a reduction or simplification of one’s material possessions that frees one to lead an existence that is more intentional, purposeful, spiritual, etc

I didn’t wake up one day and decided to become a minimalist. It was a gradual unlearning, a slow peeling back of layers of “more.” More clothes. More things. More commitments. More noise. Somewhere along the way, I realized I was craving less: less clutter, less stress, and more space to breathe. I no longer wanted my life to revolve around what I owned, but around the experiences and memories created.

Clarity Over Clutter

Minimalism isn’t about owning the least, but about keeping what adds value. Over time, I noticed how physical clutter mirrored mental clutter. My apartment, my calendar, even social media, it all felt overstimulating. Each unused item and unnecessary “yes” became a quiet source of anxiety.

Life began to feel calmer and less overwhelming once I started letting go of things and in that process I gained something far more valuable: CLARITY.

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What Emotional Safety Means to Me

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For a long time, I thought relationships were just about chemistry and compatibility. However, over the years and honestly, through a lot of trial and error I’ve learned that what really makes or breaks a relationship is something deeper: emotional safety.

Emotional safety is what allows people to show up as their true selves, to be vulnerable, and to trust that they won’t be shamed, judged, invalidated or manipulated.

When I feel emotionally safe, I can exhale. I can be myself without overthinking, without bracing for criticism, without worrying that I’ll be punished for being honest. But when I don’t feel safe? I shut down. I hide pieces of myself. I shrink. I withdrawal. I give up.

As I continue my self-healing journey, I’m learning what emotional safety means to me—the ways I’d like to receive it and the ways I hope to provide it to my future life partner.

Here are a few practices one can consider when build emotional safety:

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The Power of Simply Showing Up in Therapy

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It was almost midnight, and I found myself lying in bed, debating whether I should cancel my therapy appointment—again. I hadn’t done my therapy homework, and shame was creeping in. Part of me wondered: “Maybe I’m not ready for therapy. Maybe I should just quit.”

That thought wasn’t new. I have a habit of giving up when things get hard. It’s a pattern I know well: when the weight of expectations gets heavy, I look for an exit. Ironically, this very tendency is the reason I went back to therapy in the first place.

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Things to Consider When Relocating for a Job

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Relocating for a job can be exciting, intimidating, and full of unexpected lessons. Whether it’s your first move or your third, it’s easy to focus solely on the paycheck and forget how important lifestyle factors are in shaping your overall well-being. As someone who has moved across the country more than once, I’ve learned that salary alone isn’t enough to guarantee happiness or fulfillment. When relocating here are some essential things to consider before packing your bags.

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