Why Do I Feel Like I'm Not Doing Enough? 5 Ways to Combat the Pressure from Society and Social Media
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2y ago
I am extremely proud of myself for accomplishing many goals in my young adult life. However, at times, intrusive thoughts creep into my head: I should be doing more. Out of nowhere, these thoughts will hit me like a ton of bricks, creating immense anxiety. I'm suddenly panicked, thinking I am running out of time, I need to do more! What new skill should I pick up? I'm instantly, angry and upset because it seems as though I've hit a roadblock, rapidly running out of time to reach certain milestones or master some new skill. For the longest time, I couldn't pinpoint why I felt this immense pr ..read more
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Combating Depression and Loneliness During the Holidays
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2y ago
Generally when the holidays are approaching it's supposed to be a cheerful and enthusiastic time for making special, everlasting memories with loved ones. It is also a time to give back to your community and others, ultimately cultivating a spirit of thankfulness and gratitude. While the holidays are intended to be a lively time, for some they can bring about feelings of loneliness, anxiety, and depression. Maybe you've lost a loved one around this time of the year and it evokes painful memories. Or maybe you're single and don't have many family and friends to celebrate with, leaving you fee ..read more
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Living in the Now: I am not where I envisioned I’d be, but I am grateful for the life I have
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2y ago
Every day I am reminded of the daily tasks I must accomplish to have a productive week, whether in my personal or work life. Throughout my blog, I have openly discussed the anxiety that I face, but as time goes by, I have gained more insight into some of the stressors that have led to these feelings of anxiousness. There's one specific issue I've encountered numerous times and what I have identified as a main contributor to my anxiety, which is difficulty living in the “now.” For me, living in the exact present moment and freeing my mind of any future goals or tasks that need to be complete ..read more
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Are You Thriving or Barely Surviving? 4 Ways to Manage Workplace Stress
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3y ago
Have you ever prayed extremely hard for a professional opportunity, and then when it manifests, you find yourself drained, ultimately questioning if you should even be there? If so, you are not alone—I have found myself in that exact position a couple of times before.  Being in that particular situation can evoke various feelings; for me, it was mostly guilt for complaining after working my butt off to secure the position in the first place. Lets face it: the workplace can develop and sharpen professional skills, but can also create stress. I have often found myself overcome with excit ..read more
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Little Progress is Better than None: 3 Ways to Prepare for a New Year
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3y ago
 It is extremely easy to fall into the trap of feeling guilty for not achieving every goal set or not progressing as much as you would have liked throughout the year. I know that I almost allowed myself to throw a pity party because at times it felt as though I was moving at a caterpillar’s speed, to reach financial stability and other personal goals. I had to reflect and be reminded that this year has been a wild and unpredictable roller coaster for many people worldwide, just due to COVID-19 wreaking havoc. I have learned to not bask in the “would haves” and “could haves,” and instead ..read more
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Learn when to let go: 5 signs that tell you that someone’s time is up in your life
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3y ago
Naturally, humans long for meaningful connections and communication with other people, so when you develop that special bond with someone, whether it be a significant other or friend, it can be hard to admit when the connection is fading. Personally, it was a challenge for me when it came to relationships/friendships ending because I always held high hopes, believing that every connection I made should last forever. Truth be told, some people are only meant to be in your life for a season and that was a hard pill I had to swallow. We help create toxicity and heartache on ourselves when we f ..read more
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How to Eliminate Self-Doubt: What is Meant for you will be for you
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3y ago
“What is meant for you will be for you.” I have heard this saying so much throughout my life, but it really was not until recently that I began to really embody the statement and truly believe it. As previously discussed in older blogs, I battle with anxiety which stems from periods of uncertainty, ultimately leading to self-doubt. There have been times where I deeply pondered and silently asked myself “1. Am I called to do this? 2. Am I cut out to do this? 3. Should I quit?”   In actuality it’s quite human to have these questions run across your mind especially during challenging, unce ..read more
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4 Ways to Become More Protective Over Your Inner Peace
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3y ago
To wake up and be alive is an amazing gift that we sometimes take for granted. I have noticed that at times, it’s so easy to become fixated on some of the smallest things, or to become wrapped up in the messiness and dramatics of the world. Sometimes we get lost in the hustle and bustle that we forget to really take care of ourselves, mentally, physically, and spiritually. We tend to forget the importance of voicing our needs, wants, and most importantly, taking the necessary steps to protect our energy and inner peace. We have all probably heard the saying “life is too short” a million tim ..read more
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Happy One Year Anniversary: Thank you for over 15k Blog Views.
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4y ago
Thank you for an amazing year of reading and being involved in some way, in regards to the start and continuation of this blog. My Cherished Thoughts was simply started to authentically share various issues and situations I have encountered, ultimately hoping to promote self-awareness as well as to encourage positive ways to handle life’s challenges. This blog has received over 15k views over the year and has been featured on one of the biggest blogging platforms, Thought Catalog. As a way to show my gratitude, I am deciding to give a special gift at random to someone who does the following ..read more
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This Generation Is About that Life: 7 Ways To Fight Against The Injustices Of African Americans
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4y ago
A Huge Disclaimer: This is not a blog post to explain what and why we proclaim #BlackLivesMatter, instead of #AllLivesMatter. Furthermore, this is not a blog post to discuss and educate others on white privilege, discrimination, the act of kneeling during the national anthem, systematic racism, etc.   This is not a post for that – well because if you do not understand or get it by now, then I don’t know what to tell you besides look around at the blatant racism and the unique challenges minorities face in this country. With that being said, this post is aimed to encourage a call to act ..read more
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