Jasmine
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Mindful perspectives, strategies, and solutions.
Stories (12/0)
The Time I Gave Myself Shingles
*This article was originally posted on Medium. One day while I was studying, I felt a sharp stinging pain across the under of my lefthand shoulder. Over time this uncomfortable pain persisted, and I thought nothing of it at first. It wasn't until I noticed the formation of bumps that I decided to schedule a doctor's appointment.
By Jasmine 2 years ago in Confessions
Build Up Your Self-Esteem
*This article was originally posted on Medium. "Perhaps the biggest mistake I made in the past was that I believed love was about finding the right person. In reality, love is about becoming the right person. Don't look for the person you want to spend the rest of your life with. Become the person you want to spend the rest of your life with." - Neil Strauss
By Jasmine 2 years ago in Motivation
Life Lessons From a Nursing Home Activity Aide. Top Story - May 2022.
*This article was originally posted on Medium. I'd just graduated from a community college. In the beginning, I was nervous about not finding work due to COVID-19. That summer, 'heroes wanted' ads started popping up more and more. Shortly after applying, I participated in a phone-call interview, and a few weeks later, I was hired as a part-time employee.
By Jasmine 2 years ago in Confessions
I Survived my Long-Distance Relationship. Top Story - March 2022.
*This article was origninally posted on Medium. If someone told me five years ago that I would end up moving halfway across the country to be with my forever partner - I would've said that couldn't be true. In the past, I would have never considered the thought of committing to a long-distance relationship.
By Jasmine 2 years ago in Confessions
My Tenth Grade English Teacher Destroyed my Love for Writing
This article was originally posted on Medium. When I was seven years old, I knew I wanted to become a writer. I loved reading, writing, and telling stories. The power of a pen was unimaginable; you could create new worlds, give rise to passionate emotions, and explore new adventures. Reading a book was like an escape for me. When reality felt complicated, I retreated to my favorite books.
By Jasmine 3 years ago in Confessions