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Breaking ‘Gram

I am a gray area Instagram user. I cannot just take it or leave it. But I am also not so deeply addicted that I am beyond helping myself. That is exactly what I am doing with this summertime break. And it’s going pretty darn well so far.

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What Would You Say to a Younger You?

Taking time to ponder what you’d say to a younger you is an enlightening exercise that deepens self-compassion. There is great value in seeing how far you’ve come; reminding yourself that you have made it through all of your worst days; and gifting yourself a pep talk with the words that are most meaningful to you.

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