Tag Archives: growth

self-compassion

Posted on December 29, 2025 by msw blog

When the three components of self-compassion take a fierce, action-oriented form, they have an important role to play in enhancing our motivation and helping us be more productive. Kindness offers encouragement and support rather than harsh judgment. Common Humanity helps … Continue reading →

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Best Life

Posted on December 24, 2025 by msw blog

“Your easiest life is NOT your best life. All of the best things in life take work. Take risks, have hard conversations, and if you fail, dust yourself off and start again. You’re stronger than you think.” Positively Purging–I welcome … Continue reading →

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Repetition Can Reshape Your Life

Posted on November 24, 2025 by msw blog

What’s one thing you’ve repeated that you’re tempted to call “pointless,” but might actually be planting seeds for growth? How do you usually define progress—by what happens, or by how you show up? Where are you learning to stay the … Continue reading →

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Friendships

Posted on November 21, 2025 by msw blog

Friendships can have a life cycle, and sometimes, just like a romantic relationship, you need to recognize that you have grown apart. Not every friendship is going to be lifelong, and that’s OK. They were still valuable at that point … Continue reading →

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Who am I to judge

Posted on October 15, 2025 by msw blog

The basis of a close friendship begins with trust, but the most difficult part of that is not judging your closest friends. When I was in my 20s and 30s, I had only two close friends. When one of them … Continue reading →

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