Tag: mental-health
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Guarding Our Minds and Hearts in the Age of Social Media
One of the conversations I often have with my husband—or sometimes with friends—is about the impact of social media in our current times. We exist in a world where we are constantly exposed to how millions of people live: the vacations they take, the food they eat, the clothes they wear, the exotic destinations they…
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Shaped by the Spaces We’re In(And the Ones We Shape for Others)
In my previous blog post Thrown in the Deep End, I lightly touched on the concept of Thrownness, an idea introduced by philosopher Heidegger — that we’re all born into circumstances already unfolding, with no say in the matter. Today, I want to revisit that idea from a slightly different angle. This time, I want…
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The Weight and Wisdom of Our Choices
There’s something quietly powerful about the choices we make—especially the small, everyday ones that often go unnoticed. The ones we make in passing, with a shrug or a sigh, without much thought. Saying yes when we mean no, letting things slide because we’re too tired to confront them, deciding to shrink ourselves because it feels…
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Thrown In The Deep End
Lately, in conversations I’ve been having with friends and acquaintances, I’ve come to realise that growing up often feels like being thrown into the deep end of life. No warning, no life jacket, no manual. Just you, out here, trying to make sense of it all. The good, the bad, and—more often than not—the really…
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Welcome to GrowingUp Chronicles: A Space for Reflection, Growth, and Self-Awareness
Welcome to the GrowingUp ChroniclesIf you are reading this, I’m so glad you’re here. Let’s be honest—life can feel like a wild maze sometimes. There are twists, turns, and a whole lot of “What now?” moments. But this space? It’s here for you. A place to breathe, reflect, and grow through it all—mess and magic…
GrowingUp Chronicles 