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Do You Say I Love You to Yourself?
Hold up, it's a valid question. Have you ever said, "I love you" to yourself? If not, you're not alone. It's not something most of us think about. In fact, it's only been recently that I've thought about it. You probably say "I love you" often. To your partner, your family, your friends. So why not to yourself? Think about the last time that someone you really love said those words to you in a meaningful way. How did it make you feel? Happy, uplifted, joyous? Saying I love yo

Desiree Aquino
Sep 12, 20254 min read


What Perseverance Looks Like
Practical tips for cultivating perseverance

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Mar 25, 20253 min read


Getting Closure
Moving forward without closure

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Mar 18, 20253 min read


Getting Out of A Rut
Tips for getting out of a rut

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Jan 30, 20253 min read


What's Up with Journaling?
Learn how journaling can benefit you.

Desiree Aquino
Jan 2, 20253 min read


What's Shadow Work?
"A man is whole only when he takes into account his shadow." - Djuna Barnes, American artist and writer What do you think of when you...

Desiree Aquino
Dec 26, 20244 min read


Dealing with Social Anxiety
What it is, where it comes from, and how to manage it.

Desiree Aquino
Dec 19, 20243 min read


Dealing with Family during the Holidays
"Family is supposed to be our safe haven. Very often, it's the place where we find the deepest heartache." - Iyanla Vanzant,...

Desiree Aquino
Oct 15, 20245 min read


Fear - Part III
"Thinking will not overcome fear but action will." - W. Clement Stone, businessman, philanthropist, author This post concludes the...

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Oct 1, 20245 min read


Fear - Part II
"How does fear become so powerful? We can't see it. We can't touch it, yet it gets its claws in us and begins to control us." - Gena...

Desiree Aquino
Sep 26, 20243 min read


Fear - Part I
"The fears we don't face become our limits." - Robin Sharma, leadership expert and author Did you know that not all of our fears are...

Desiree Aquino
Sep 24, 20244 min read


Fear of Change
"To exist is to change, to change is to mature, to mature is to go on creating oneself endlessly." - Henri Bergson, French philosopher,...

Desiree Aquino
Sep 10, 20245 min read


Recs - What I'm reading, watching, buying, etc.
1. If you're into spirituality, one teacher who has helped me through painful times is Matt Kahn. My best introduction to Matt's work...

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Aug 25, 20241 min read


Recs - What I'm reading, buying, watching, etc.
Fall's around the corner! Here's some recommendations to transition into the season comfortably and well. 1. You can never have too many...

Desiree Aquino
Aug 20, 20241 min read


Recs - What We're Reading, Buying, Watching, etc. (Week of September 13, 2020)
1. Struggling to keep a new routine? If you're trying to maintain a healthier diet, exercise or morning routine, check out this article...

Desiree Aquino
Mar 7, 20221 min read


Creativity During COVID-19
These days, my definition of creativity is binge-watching a different Netflix series. I can't say I've felt or been very creative lately,...

Desiree Aquino
Feb 22, 20223 min read


Recs - What We're Reading, Buying, Watching, etc. (Week of September 6, 2020)
1. Are you, your school, or your company looking for resources around diversity, inclusion and social equality? Mindful Littles in...

Desiree Aquino
Feb 22, 20221 min read


Recs - What We're Reading, Watching, Buying, etc. (Week of August 30, 2020)
The Autumn Reading List Fall is sneaking up on us! Get ready for cozy blankets, hot apple cider and falling leaves. With days turning...

Desiree Aquino
Mar 22, 20212 min read


Recs - What We're Reading, Watching, Buying, etc. (Week of August 23, 2020)
1. As the uncertainty and despair of the coronavirus pandemic wears on, I found "The Thrive Guide to Remaining Hopeful Through the...

Desiree Aquino
Mar 9, 20211 min read


The Purpose In Our Pain
TW: Suicidal ideation. This photo of me and my son was taken about 6 years ago. It was the day after my sister's wedding, and we took a...

Desiree Aquino
Jan 11, 20213 min read
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