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Jan 1, 2022

Shameless Ideas To Help You Quit Your New Year’s Resolutions Without Guilt

Yes, really — New year’s resolution (noun) — an inexplicable intent designed to induce feelings of failure and inadequacy commonly practiced by species of the human race in large numbers, most notably on an arbitrary date that marks the time it takes for the astronomical object they inhabit to orbit its closest star …

New Year

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Shameless Ideas To Help You Quit Your New Year’s Resolutions Without Guilt
Shameless Ideas To Help You Quit Your New Year’s Resolutions Without Guilt
New Year

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May 29, 2021

Three Unusual Ideas To Regain Control Of Your Life That You’ve Never Heard Of

With plot twists that could put the writers of Black Mirror to shame, 2021 has unleashed a flood of devastating misfortunes, and awakened long slumbering demons in the darkest alleys of our minds. If you’re as disenchanted as I am with snappy Instagram quotes about positive affirmations, self-care rituals and…

Personal Development

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Three Unusual Ideas To Regain Control Of Your Life That You’ve Never Heard Of
Three Unusual Ideas To Regain Control Of Your Life That You’ve Never Heard Of
Personal Development

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May 15, 2021

24 Meaningful Achievements You Can Never Post on Your Social Media

Warning — this article isn’t going to make you rich, help you become a corporate hotshot or gain a million ‘followers’. But it may put a smile on your face and ease your heart a little if you are feeling insecure in any way. 2021 — The year we thought…

Personal Growth

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24 Meaningful Achievements You Can Never Post on Your Social Media
24 Meaningful Achievements You Can Never Post on Your Social Media
Personal Growth

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May 8, 2021

Five Simple Ideas To Make You Feel Less Anxious

This too shall pass — If you’re not extremely privileged, or well connected and you happen to be living in India right now, chances are you are inconsolably anxious because of COVID 19. The degree of your misery depends on how badly the virus has wormed its way into your life — personal tragedy, watching…

Anxiety

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Five Simple Ideas To Make You Feel Less Anxious
Five Simple Ideas To Make You Feel Less Anxious
Anxiety

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Apr 18, 2021

Why Did You Have To Go Become an Angry Feminist?

Because… I'm irked when waiter brings the bill to my dad when I'm the one treating my parents because I've gotten promoted I'm annoyed that I can't stay for the after party because the world suddenly becomes less safe for me but stays the same for my male friends My…

Feminism

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Why Did You Have To Go Become an Angry Feminist?
Why Did You Have To Go Become an Angry Feminist?
Feminism

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Apr 10, 2021

Funny Quotes to Brighten Your Day and Make You Think

My friends dole out advice in bursts of random clarity and unapologetic honesty. Some of their offhand comments have struck me as profound and meaningful. So I’ve pulled together a list of such quotes for your amusement. Enjoy ☺ Eat a Snickers, lie down. …

Life Lessons

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Funny Quotes to Brighten Your Day and Make You Think
Funny Quotes to Brighten Your Day and Make You Think
Life Lessons

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Mar 27, 2021

Dorian Gray and The Subtle Art of Resisting Temptation

The Picture of Dorian Gray is a popular novel by Oscar Wilde. It tells the story of a handsome young man named Dorian Gray whose enchanted portrait bears the scars of his old age and his sins while his own body never grows old nor develops any visible signs of…

Personal Development

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Dorian Gray and The Subtle Art of Resisting Temptation
Dorian Gray and The Subtle Art of Resisting Temptation
Personal Development

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Mar 14, 2021

The Werewolf and the Kitsune

A short story — Transforming into a werewolf was unpleasant enough, but to have it happen in front of his crush was plain devastating. He tried to form the words to apologize but instead all that came out was a mournful, "Awoooooooooooooo". How Lumin wished he hadn't left the house that day. …... Valentin…

Short Story

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The Werewolf and the Kitsune
The Werewolf and the Kitsune
Short Story

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Feb 7, 2021

The Timewright

A short story — Arthur has always been able to see the clock that is sewn on everyone’s heart. “It’s a gift”, his mother tells him when he is 5 years old, “You’re a timewright, just like your grandfather.” Arthur does not understand but he nods anyway. Years pass, and Arthur learns that everyone…

Short Story

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The Timewright
The Timewright
Short Story

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Jan 24, 2021

6 One-Time Actions To Boost Your Productivity

#3. Have a digital warrior guard your Kryptonite — Sometime in 2016, I discovered that I suffer from GSA. GSA refers to “Gnawing Sense of Anxiety”. It’s a feeling of dread that creeps up on me when I am working on something — whether at work or on a personal project. It’s the unshakeable feeling that I should be…

Productivity

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6 One-Time Actions To Boost Your Productivity
6 One-Time Actions To Boost Your Productivity
Productivity

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Archana Lakshman Rao

Archana Lakshman Rao

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Author of 'How to be a Lighthouse'. I write for those pursuing excellence and meaning.

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