Self care
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In the Quiet of Chaos: An Intimate, Heartfelt Path to Resilience
As her mother’s health crisis unfolds, the author describes moving from shock and tears to quiet action, focussing on manageable tasks: cooking, organizing, supporting siblings. She shares how she has trained herself over time: allowing emotions to rise and pass so as to face disease, stress, and fear with detachment, grounding herself in tea, music,… Continue reading
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I Can’t Make People Love Me Back : Unlearning My Youthful Naivety
This raw personal essay tackles the belief that if you love hard enough, people will finally love you back. Through family, friendship, and romantic heartbreak, the author explores invisibility, people‑pleasing, and the hard-won lesson of self-love, closing with three blunt “rules” they wish had come in a manual for love. Continue reading
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My Personal Peace: My Solo Self Care Mornings
The author emphasizes the importance of dedicating the first three hours of each day exclusively to self-care. They wake up at 4 am to engage in activities like singing, praying, and exercising, creating a sacred personal space. This routine, established since childhood, helps maintain their mental health amidst life’s demands. Continue reading