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The Legend of Stinkzilla: The Bug That Shook the Kinzua Bridge

Someone — Thu, 21 Dec 2023 19:33:31 +0000

Once upon a time, in the dense, luscious forests of Pennsylvania, there lived a community of stink bugs, generally unnoticed and unremarkable, going about their modest existence in the underbrush. But among these ordinary insects, there vibrated a tale so fantastical, it left the woodland whispering it through the ages. In a particular corner of[...]

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6 best mental health advice I was ever given

Someone — Wed, 24 May 2023 17:22:57 +0000

If it still bothers you after 24 hours, speak up within 48 hours. Treat yourself like someone you are responsible for taking care of. A bad day doesn’t mean a bad life. The critical judge in your head does not tell the truth, and it does not have your best interest at heart. Your brain[...]

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Make yourself a priority

Someone — Thu, 09 Mar 2023 22:53:57 +0000

Make yourself a priority once in a while. It’s not selfish. It’s necessary. – Karen A. Baquiran

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Hillbilly Wisdom

Someone — Thu, 22 Sep 2022 16:10:07 +0000

Your fences need to be horse-high, pig-tight and bull-strong. Keep skunks, bankers, and politicians at a distance. Life is simpler when you plow around the stump. A bumble bee is considerably faster than a John Deere tractor. Words that soak into your ears are whispered, not yelled. The best sermons are lived, not preached. If[...]

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Speak and think in positive terms.

Someone — Wed, 09 Oct 2019 01:32:59 +0000

The world is a reflection of your dominant beliefs. If you constantly focus on and complain about your problems, struggles and worries, you will perpetuate the same circumstances over and over again. If you start to shift your focus towards the more positive aspects of your life and all of the things that could go[...]

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Redefine your definition of failure

Someone — Sat, 07 Jul 2018 12:00:04 +0000

What if, instead of seeing it as a failure when we give something a go and it doesn’t work out, we see it as a victory that we tried in the first place? Perhaps the word failure would be more aptly used in situations where we don’t attempt things at all, because we’re ruled by[...]

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Embrace a new level of uncertainty

Someone — Fri, 06 Jul 2018 12:00:04 +0000

Tony Robbins once said, “The quality of your life is in direct proportion to the amount of uncertainty you can comfortably deal with.” Too often we hold ourselves back from taking risks, going after our dreams and creating the life we want to live, because we don’t know exactly how we’re going to get there[...]

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Give up the word ‘should’

Someone — Wed, 04 Jul 2018 12:00:27 +0000

So much of our unhappiness stems from feeling like we are not living up to the standard definition of success, the status quo, media standards and expectations — or that life and other people are not living up to our expectations of how things should be. If we let go of preconceived notions about what we should[...]

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Don’t mistake making a living with making a life

Someone — Tue, 03 Jul 2018 12:00:12 +0000

Take a good look at your life in all areas — are you making time for loved ones, friendships, health and wellbeing, travel, self-growth, fun and joy outside of work? If your answer is no, you may need to reassess your priorities and set new boundaries to create a fulfilling and sustainable life balance.

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Open your mind to new possibilities and leave room for surprises

Someone — Sat, 30 Jun 2018 12:00:33 +0000

So much can happen in a single day — you could meet the right person, stumble across a new opportunity, come up with a life-changing idea, move jobs, move houses or move countries. While it’s worthwhile clarifying your desires and making plans, keep a little room in your heart and mind for the unexpected —[...]

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Let your emotions be your guide, but not your identity

Someone — Fri, 29 Jun 2018 12:00:11 +0000

When people experience strong negative emotions like anger, jealousy or pain, they usually do one of two things — bury their emotions deep in their subconscious, or get so caught up in their emotions that they are consumed by them and adopt them as part of their ongoing identity. Neither choice is healthy — instead,[...]

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Practice the art of acceptance

Someone — Tue, 26 Jun 2018 12:00:54 +0000

If you are not yet living your ideal life, make peace with this fact while you work towards your goals. If you struggle against each day, resenting each task you need to complete, it will drain all of your precious energy leaving nothing left in the tank to go after your dreams. Do things with[...]

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Treat every day as a beautiful gift

Someone — Sun, 24 Jun 2018 12:00:02 +0000

Hands up if you countdown the days until Friday? We’re wishing away more than half of our week while simultaneously lamenting that ‘life is too short’. We’re saving our favourite things for ‘a special occasion’ which automatically sends a message to our mind that today will be ordinary. Make it a habit to wake up[...]

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Anger isn’t worth it.

Someone — Sat, 16 Jun 2018 12:00:54 +0000

The feel-good release of anger lasts a few minutes. The repercussions last far longer. Regret, stress, and unhappiness are the byproducts of angry outbursts. Learn healthier ways to communicate your feelings, and when anger arises, step away until it dissipates.

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Fun is underrated

Someone — Tue, 12 Jun 2018 12:00:59 +0000

How much of your day is fun? Really fun? Life is short. You should enjoy it. Don’t make things serious that don’t have to be. Create more fun in your life. Don’t worry about what other people think of your fun. Just enjoy it.

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Things gather dust

Someone — Mon, 11 Jun 2018 12:00:53 +0000

Time and money spent accumulating material things will one day irritate you. You have to clean, maintain, store, and move stuff. The less stuff you have, the freer you are. Purchase mindfully. Simplify. Declutter your life.

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Your kids aren’t you

Someone — Sun, 10 Jun 2018 12:00:49 +0000

You are the vessel to bring your children into the world and their caretakers until they can care for themselves. You can teach them, love them, and support them, but you can’t change them. They are unique individuals who must live their own lives and learn from their own mistakes. Let them.

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Debt isn’t worth it

Someone — Sat, 09 Jun 2018 12:00:15 +0000

At the end of the day, what matters most are the people in our lives. Put them first every single day. Before work. Before the computer. Before your hobbies. Treat them like they are your everything. Because they are.

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Relationships rule

Someone — Fri, 08 Jun 2018 12:00:19 +0000

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Life is now.

Someone — Thu, 07 Jun 2018 00:16:07 +0000

We keeping waiting for that amazing thing to happen in the future that will be the key to our happiness. But this is it. Right now. Life continues to be a series of right nows. So learn to love right now, and you’ll have an amazing life.

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