#personal-growth

#personal-growth

From the beginning, I made the connection that if there are no arms, why not use my feet? Our toes and feet have the same type of bones as our hands and fingers, so it was a normal transition for replacement.

Going through a divorce is undoubtedly transformative. It's not just about changing your legal connection with someone; it can mean shifting who you spend time with, where you live, and even what you own.

Crucible experiences are ones that push you outside your comfort zone. It's not that you're going to outright fail but you might, and that's the part that focuses the mind to train harder.

A combination of maturity and possibly having done my fair share of it in the past allows me to enjoy wine without needing to keep the buzz going.

Distractions disguise themselves, taking us further away from shore (goals), taking us away from a grounded foundation in which to build something of value in our lives.

The reverse bucket list is just like it sounds-what have I done that is interesting or notable, whether to other people or not? I think it's helpful to just celebrate or even observe some of those things.

Face-to-face connections lead to unexpected collaborations, mentors, and insights.

Your boyfriend's insecurity about your increased income reflects selfishness rather than support. He seems unable to handle your success, indicating deeper issues in your relationship.

Lee Hammock first googled narcissist after an explosive argument with his wife, revealing his resentment towards his circumstances and amplifying his feelings of inadequacy.

When I found out I was pregnant, it terrified me, but it turned out to be the best thing to happen to me.

Keke Palmer's album 'Just Keke' is described as her most intimate and personal project, reflecting her life experiences and growth through music.

Studies show that up to 82 percent of people experience imposter syndrome. Many medical professionals, award-winning actors, and billionaires report experiencing it too.

The meaning of life is just to be alive. It is so plain and so obvious and so simple. And yet, everybody rushes around in a great panic as if it were necessary to achieve something beyond themselves.

Writing down every detail of the summer in my notebook, in cursive penmanship that looked gorgeous on the page, made my experiences feel romantic and eloquent.

A change will motivate you to shift your energy in a way that brings the highest return. Feeding yourself experiences that positively impact how you live will become the building blocks for a healthy lifestyle.

Maddy DeVita experienced a series of job rejections that pushed her to explore a new career path in food, leading to her role as a private chef.

I started a GoFundMe campaign. The $1,000 I raised covered a $400 Airbnb in Colorado when my lease ended, the first month of a storage unit, and a one-way flight to JFK Airport.

Most adults are simply winging it most of the time, navigating through a process of becoming that never quite reaches become.

We can't control what happens to us, but we can choose how we carry the experience in our heart and mind. Reframing doesn't excuse bad behavior, but it releases us from being tethered to it.

When we sat down for dinner each night, my dad would ask about the worst part of our day, which always led to him talking about business troubles. He didn't ask about school or sports, but was always up for talking business, so we saw the difficult parts of entrepreneurship up close.

In the process of letting go, you will lose many things from the past, but you will find yourself.

Maladaptive guilt keeps us stuck in self-blame and hinders growth. Guilt can be broken down into smaller parts to examine objectively.

The realization that my mother-in-law doesn’t owe me anything was freeing. It prompted me to let go of my expectations and appreciate her choices.

As I turned 25, I reflected on my relationship with material possessions and decided to let go of childhood items that no longer served me.

Slate describes the pressure she felt to be an ingenue during her early career, yet ultimately realized it never suited her. She reflects on how those roles limited her potential, as she often received "little carrier pigeon" jobs that did not allow her to fully express herself. After turning 40, she chose to wait for more substantial roles, leading her to Dying for Sex, which offered a significant break from previous clichés and allowed her to showcase her full range as an actress.

Jess Edwards hoped to change viewers' perception of her during Bachelor in Paradise, expressing her desire to showcase her real personality beyond her previous edit on the show.

"I still don't know what I want to do when I grow up," she said. This perspective emphasizes the unending nature of exploration and adaptability over rigid planning.

Show enthusiasm and use your experience to guide you in a direction that excites you regarding prospects and personal gains. Your pace is just as crucial as your achievements this year.

The ability to change one's perception is a key avenue to innovation. We need to break away from what is known to discover the unknown.