Category: growth
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The Days Nobody Talks About
There are days no one posts about.The ones where you wake up and just stare — at the ceiling, the wall, the clock — wondering how you’re supposed to keep doing this. No coffee quote or “you got this” pep talk makes it better. You’re just tired. Bone-deep tired. The kind of tired that sleep…
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Life is Basically Pac-Man
Sometimes I think life is just one big game of Pac-Man. You’re out here, minding your business, trying to eat those little glowing pellets (aka life’s daily challenges). Bills? Chomp. Deadlines? Chomp. That awkward small talk with your boss in the breakroom? Chomp. But just when you think you’ve got a rhythm going — BOOM.…
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The Pressure Cooker of Life
Some days it feels like the world is sitting on your chest. Bills pile up, the phone won’t stop buzzing, work drains the last ounce of energy you thought you had, and your brain won’t shut off long enough to catch a breath. Pressure. Stress. Expectations. Life can feel like a never-ending to-do list, and…
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THE WEIGHT OF SOCIETY’S VOICE
Society has a way of speaking into our lives without even asking for permission. It tells us how to look.What to wear.What “success” should mean.When to get married, have kids, buy a house.Who we should be and how we should act. And if we don’t fall in line? We’re told we’re not enough. Not fast…
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Life has this hilarious way of working, doesn’t it?
You finally save up a little money → your car decides it wants new brakes, new tires, and probably a new soul. You finally get caught up on laundry → it rains for three days straight and suddenly you have no dry socks. You finally eat healthy for a week → your coworker shows up…
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“What if the part of you that you’re most ashamed of is the very thing that makes you unstoppable?”
We spend so much time hiding our scars, like they’re proof of weakness. But scars mean survival. Mistakes mean you’ve lived. Struggles mean you’re still in the fight. The truth is—your cracks don’t ruin you. They reveal you. They let the light in. They make you real in a world full of masks. So maybe…
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Do It Scared
If you’re waiting for the perfect moment, you’ll be waiting forever. The truth is, no one wakes up feeling ready to change their life. That voice in your head will always find a reason to wait—“I need more time.”“I need to figure everything out first.”“I’ll start when I feel stronger.” But growth rarely feels comfortable.…
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Resiliency and Chaos
I once tried to be the “put together” person. You know the type—smooth hair, matching socks, cucumber water kind of vibe. But somewhere between my third coffee, chasing a rogue sock-stealing dog, and accidentally replying “love you” to my boss… I realized I’m more “chaotic resilience” than calm perfection. And honestly? I like her better.She…
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One Habit that Brings Joy
Describe one habit that brings you joy. Starting my day taking the dog out for his morning walk. Hearing the birds and hearing the noise from the highway. Letting the fresh air and sun hit me. Talking to God. Listening to music or audio book. Starting the morning like that gets me going. And a…
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Curiosity kills the cat
What are you curious about? The thing that keeps me curious the most is honestly why we have to pay for things that are needed to keep us alive…such as water, heat, food, clothing. I can understand paying for anything extra like ice cream, and chips and stuff like that, but basic things like meat,…
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Random Acts of Kindness
Write about a random act of kindness you’ve done for someone. Starting a pay it forward line at scooters? Buying homeless people food? Just being kind. Its not hard. Or random. It’s just life. Be a decent human being every day. Thats all. Just be kind.
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Reminder: Life isn’t always a straight path… sometimes it’s a chaotic GPS reroute with questionable directions.
You’ll hit traffic (stress), construction (healing), detours (growth), and maybe a few potholes (mistakes)…But you’ll also see sunsets you didn’t plan for and meet people you never expected. So breathe. Reroute. Laugh at the wrong turns.And remember: even with the mess, you’re still moving forward.Even if it’s with one shoe on and a snack in…
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Now Hiring: Cayce (Human Edition) — Limited Availability, High Demand
How would you describe yourself to someone who can’t see you? About the Role:Meet Cayce — a mid-height marvel with a sharp mind, a big heart, and a snack in each hand (probably). Think of Cayce as a lovable mix between your favorite comedian, a Golden Retriever in human form, and the narrator of a…
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Typical…Just Typical!
Was today typical? What’s a typical day in my life? Wake up to the most beautiful woman in the world. Get ready. Take the pup for a walk. Get lunch boxes ready for the kiddo and then off to work. Get off work. Go to the other job. Sleep. And do it again. Id say…
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10 Signs You’re Technically Getting Your Life Together (But Also Kinda Not)
1. You bought a planner.Have you written in it? No. But it’s cute and that’s half the battle. 2. You meal prepped… once.You’re still eating that same batch of soggy spaghetti five days later out of guilt. 3. You set an alarm for 6 AM.You woke up at 10 and were so proud you only…
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Quirky. Goofy. Chill.
How would you describe yourself to someone? I don’t know what I would really have to say but I’m just laid back and chill like a warm cup of coffee on a busy packed day. Or a nice nap in the middle of the day. I love to read and learn but I wouldnt say…
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💭 Ever Feel Like You’re Just Freestyling Adulthood? Yeah… Me too.
One day you’re eating cereal for dinner, the next you’re googling “how to fold a fitted sheet without summoning demons.”You balance trauma healing, work stress, and trying to remember where you put your phone (it’s in your hand). But hey—You’re still here.Still trying.Still showing up in your own perfectly messy way. And that’s something worth…
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Free Plane Tickets? I’m In
If you won two free plane tickets, where would you go? If I were to win free plane tickets, I would definitely consider Maine as one of my top options. I’ve heard its beautiful. I would also consider pebble beach. Montana. Africa. Japan. It would be a toss up. Put all of them into a…
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Batman…I am no superhero
What’s the story behind your nickname? My nickname came from high-school. I loved Batman. No superpowers. No flying or xray vision. Just himself and weapons. Good friends. Everyone just started calling me Batman. Thats just one of my nicknames. When I was a CNA, some of the residents called me Clancy. An old baseball player…
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🌱 5 Weirdly Beautiful Reminders You Might’ve Needed Today 🌱
1. You’re not behind. You’re on your own timeline. 2. Nobody has it all figured out. (Seriously—nobody.) 3. Resting is productive. So is laughing. 4. Some people won’t understand your growth. That’s okay. Keep growing. 5. Even wilted plants come back when they’re watered. ✨ Bonus: Name one small thing that brought you peace today.Coffee…
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🌤️ Sometimes the Miracle Is Just Getting Out of Bed 🌤️
We don’t talk enough about the small victories. Like brushing your teeth when everything feels hollow.Or replying to that text when your brain said, “Not today.”Or even laughing—really laughing—after a long stretch of numb. We think healing is this grand, cinematic thing.But sometimes, it’s silent. Simple.Like opening the curtains. Drinking water. Letting the sun touch…
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Serious(ish) Question…
What’s something that felt like the end of the world back then…but now just makes you laugh? 🫠 Getting left on read?😩 That terrible haircut?💔 Crying over someone who couldn’t even spell “loyal”?😬 Wearing two polos with both collars popped? For me?One time, my “friend” did my makeup before school. I trusted her. Big mistake.Before…
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Traveling the World
What are your future travel plans? Maine. For sure. Alaska. Utah would be pretty cool. Africa. That would be sick. I would love to see the elephants and giraffes. Japan seems to be a popular place. I would love to go by train somewhere. Or an RV. Camp along the way. That’d be dope. Drop…
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Changes
What would you change about modern society? First off I would totally remove politicians. They don’t seem to have the best interest of the people at heart. I would implement a more community geared system that would be created through conversation with the people. Idk how it would work exactly but it would be with…
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Listen while I work
What do you listen to while you work? I love to listen to audio books. Music. Podcasts. I like to laugh, but I also like a good mystery or thriller. The golden girl podcast is one of my faves. Morbid podcast. Sermons. Anything to keep my attention
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✨LIFE TIP: BE A CACTUS✨
Grow even when it’s dry.Thrive even when it’s prickly.Stand tall with zero explanation.And most importantly…Don’t water yourself down for people who only want succulents 🌵😌 #GrowthMindset #StayWeird #CactusEnergy #HealingWithHumor
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Comfort Food?
What’s your go-to comfort food? Hmmm. Mac N Cheese? PBj. Bagels. Cereal? I just love snacks.
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Favorite Game
What’s your favorite game (card, board, video, etc.)? Why? Sega games were so fun in my day. Sonic the hedgehog was my favorite. As I’ve gotten older I don’t really play video games but I did enjoy borderlands. That was awesome…I love card games too. Rummy. Gin Rummy. Solitaire. Speed.
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“8 Unhinged Habits That Are Actually Just Self-Care in Disguise”
Because sometimes healing looks like chaos with a side of snacks. 1. Rearranging your entire room at 2 a.m.Not insomnia—feng shui therapy. 2. Buying plants you know will die in 3 weeks.It’s about hope. And denial. But mostly hope. 3. Talking to your dog like they’re your therapist.And honestly? They give better advice than most…
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10 Signs You’re Probably Healing… but Also Kinda Losing It
Healing isn’t always soft music and journaling. Sometimes it’s crying in the shower and then laughing at memes 2 minutes later. If you relate to any of these, congrats—you’re probably healing… chaotically. 1. You’re setting boundaries… but in a tone that sounds like you’re quitting a job.“Thanks for the opportunity, but I will no longer…
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7 Reminders For Hard Days
Some days, the weight of the world feels heavier.Some days, your own thoughts feel like too much to carry.For those days, tuck these reminders somewhere close: 1. You don’t have to fix it all today.Healing and change aren’t a race. Breathe. Small steps still count. 2. Your worth isn’t measured by productivity.Rest is not weakness.…
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Unpacking the Silence
There’s a quiet place I go when the world is too loud.Where shame can’t echo and regret loses its teeth. In that space, I find the version of me that still believes—The one before the bruises, the broken promises, the masks I learned to wear. We sit together.Just us.No noise. No pretending. She asks why…
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✨ “Your Past Doesn’t Get to Write the Ending” ✨
We all carry a story we’d rather forget.A chapter that feels too heavy to reread.Regret written into the margins. Shame scribbled across every page. But here’s the truth no one teaches us loud enough:Your past is part of your story, but it doesn’t get to write the final chapter. Yes—you made mistakes.Yes—you’ve hurt others, and…
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Protecting Your Peace Without Apology
There comes a point in life where your peace costs too much to keep trading it away. You stop explaining yourself to people who don’t want to understand.You stop shrinking to fit into spaces that suffocate you.You stop apologizing for needing quiet, needing boundaries, needing space. Protecting your peace isn’t rude. It’s responsible.You’ve fought too…
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From Scar to Story
Some wounds don’t bleed anymore, but they still ache. They whisper reminders of battles fought—some won, some survived. We call them scars. And for a long time, I was ashamed of mine. I used to cover them with silence, fake smiles, and distractions. I didn’t want anyone to see the parts of me that had…
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Stories That Lift You: Books That Feel Like a Deep Breath
There are days when the world feels a little too heavy. When you’re tired of the noise, the pressure, the expectations—and you just want to escape into something that feels safe, inspiring, or simply human. Books have always had that power. They hold space for us.They remind us we’re not alone.And sometimes, they help us…
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You Deserve Good Things
There’s a quiet moment in healing when you realize you’re no longer fighting to stay alive…You’re learning to live. And that’s where the real shift begins. You start craving different things—peace over chaos, honesty over comfort, stillness over noise. You stop chasing people who never truly saw you, and start becoming the person you needed…
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Grieving the Old You
Nobody really talks about the grief that comes with healing.We expect joy, freedom, maybe even pride. And yes, those come—but not before the ache. When I began letting go of the habits, people, and versions of myself that I used to survive… I didn’t expect to miss them. But I did. I missed the numbness.…
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The Silent Strings-What Manipulation Really Looks Like
Manipulation doesn’t always shout. Sometimes, it whispers — quiet enough to sound like concern, soft enough to feel like love. That’s what makes it so hard to recognize, and even harder to escape. It moves subtly, twisting truth until you question your own memory. Until apologies become your default, even when you’re not wrong. Until…
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“Setback Season: The Cover-Up for a Comeback”
Sometimes life hits you so hard, you don’t know if you’ll ever catch your breath again. One moment you’re standing, and the next you’re flat on your back—staring up at a sky that feels like it’s falling right with you. I’ve been there. We all have, in one way or another. And in those moments,…
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A Letter to the One Still Trying
A Letter to the One Still TryingBy Cayce Mitchell Hey you, Yeah, you—the one still getting up, still showing up, still trying even when no one sees it. This letter is for you. I don’t know what today looked like for you. Maybe your hands shook when you reached for the coffee. Maybe your thoughts…
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Lay Down the Backpack: Trading Burdens for Breathing Room
Have you ever hiked with a backpack that felt heavier with every step? At first, it seems manageable. But then your shoulders start to ache, your breath shortens, and every incline feels impossible. You finally stop to check what’s inside—and realize you’ve been carrying rocks. Not tools, not essentials. Just weight. That’s what life can…
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The First Step is Yours to Take
Fear has a way of dressing up as reason. It tells us to stay still, to play it safe, to wait until we’re “ready.” But the truth is, most breakthroughs in life don’t happen when we feel ready—they happen when we finally decide to move anyway. Think of the story of the Wright brothers. Everyone…
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Drinking Poison While Praying for Peace
“You can’t feel peace if you keep drinking poison.” We all want peace—quiet in our minds, healing in our hearts, and clarity in our direction. But peace doesn’t come while we’re still holding onto the very things that are killing us. Poison doesn’t always look like a bottle or a pill. Sometimes, it’s the resentment…
A Walk Towards 