healing
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The only thing to do when everyone is settling down but you
Years ago, within one and the same month, three of my close friends announced their pregnancies. Clearly, they were in advanced states of nesting. Meanwhile I was still cooped up in my tiny student apartment nowhere near a relationship, let… Continue reading
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The Pedestal- 4 ways idolizing romantic relationships ruin single life
Romantic relationships can be a beautiful union, yet it’s important to have realistic, down to earth kind of outlook on them. All lifestyles can be described in a dualistic fashion, there are always: pros and cons, sacrifices and gains, challenging… Continue reading
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A friendly reminder to all singles: Your life is not vegan cheese! (Happy Valentine’s day)
Since it’s Valentine’s day, I thought I’d seize the opportunity and offer a friendly reminder to singles feeling extra triggered on this commercially hyped up day. Roses, chocolate and the color red began filling isles weeks ago to assure nobody… Continue reading
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Ever been ghosted by a friend? Here’s why and what to do about it
The concept of ghosting is an established and frowned upon sort of behavior nowadays. The term “ghosting” seems to have been birthed from the digital dating world and typically associated with love scenarios. Rarely have I come across it in… Continue reading
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Initiate negotiations with your fear
All of us have dreams we desire to pursue. But the catch with lurring visions is the fear attached to them. That’s simply how the dream package is designed, it’s excitement wrapped in fear. This means: if you want the… Continue reading
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How cleansing my tummy stopped period pains and enhanced my vision
Disclaimer:I have no training in physical health or nutrition. This is all based on my own research and experience. I’m sharing it hoping it’ll make a difference for others. I often go into phases of detox to purify and reset… Continue reading
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People pleasing- appreciated dysfunction
My name is Nouseibah and I’m a recovering people pleaser (“Hi Nouseibah”). People pleasing is a well hidden, dysfunctional yet socially awarded way of living. The mechanics of people pleasing are simple: it’s an exaggerated agreeableness and helpfulness at the… Continue reading
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Shifting to neutrality when hitting everyday bumps
Before a session with a client I always need to meditate and make sure I’m a clean slate mentally and emotionally, creating a non judgmental and receptive atmosphere. I truly wish I could stay in a similar state of being… Continue reading
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Using a rubber band to snap back to reality!
Have you ever found yourself in a mental loop? Excessively thinking about something with no resolution? You might be fixating on something which happened in the past or potentially might or might not in the future. Or perhaps you fill… Continue reading
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How about celebrating singles?
As we are entering wedding season in this part of the world I feel the evident discrepancies in how couplehood is viewed by society versus singlehood. While planning (yet another) bachelorette party I found myself feeling rather annoyed and reluctant.… Continue reading
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