Author: thenextjen
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Making Friends as a “Grown-up”
Friendship is easy when you aren’t worried too much about what anyone else thinks. Why is it all so much harder for all of us as adults?
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Moving On
I think the biggest reminder I can carry forward with me is that home is where you make it. And while I don’t know exactly what the future holds, I do know that home is anywhere I want it to be.
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Friends can break your heart, too
Can you recall a time a friendship you cherished came to a end? Maybe the relationship exploded with fiery fury over a misdoing or misunderstanding – or maybe it fizzled out over a longer period of time… drawn-out and distant, slowly fading into obscurity. Or, perhaps the most painful of circumstances, one can be simply cut-off or given the cold shoulder.
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Book Review: So You’ve Been Publicly Shamed by Jon Ronson
The power of social media. It has the ability to connect us, help us, advance us, and very much hurt us. That fact has never been more apparent as we funnel ourselves into a new age and brand of public shaming – the main topic of Jon Ronson’s book.
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Book Review: Atomic Habits by James Clear
As the halfway point of what’s been, so far, a roller coaster of a year (some would argue an endless plunge) approached, I sought out something to read that wasn’t riddled with unfortunate news. I reached for several different books, but often found myself having that same sinking feeling in my stomach… I couldn’t get my mind off of the present.
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The Art of Managing Deadlines
If you’ve ever had a job or gone to school in any capacity, you’ve come to know deadlines and the chaos they can reap on your psyche. With a million distractions programed into the smartphone that rarely leaves our hands, it’s easier than ever to miss them.
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3 Cities You Must Visit in Ireland
I recently made a poll with some of the places I’ve loved visiting most, asking where you would like to visit. Ireland was the overwhelming winner, overall! Hopefully this will inspire you to plan your next visit!
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100 Dreams – Why You Should Start Writing Them Down
Let’s talk about defining your perfect life – regardless of hurdles. Because a wise mentor once told me, “build the well before you need the water.”
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How to Make ‘Working From Home’ Work FOR You
Due to the current events, many people find themselves suddenly working from home for the first time in their lives. The transition is not a simple one. Working from home can sound peachy-keen on paper, but along with the pros come a whole new and perhaps unexpected set of challenges.
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Lately,
I’m writing from the the place we are newly calling home – a far cry from the ‘luxury apartment’ we paid a premium for in our downtown area.
THE NEXT JEN 