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onthecontrarykelly

a place to think differently

Category: be yourself

Don’t suffer. Live life!

Choosing to suffer on purpose in order to gain credit had become America’s favorite hobby but I’m seeing a new … More

balance, burnout, identity, life, over-working, perspective, philosophy, self improvement, work

Transparency over People-Pleasing

Transparency is super difficult when you are a people pleaser. It takes remarkable fortitude to say how you really feel … More

authentic self, authenticity, boundaries, identity, people pleasing, self-esteem, self-improvement, transparency

Comparison is a thief.

It’s quite amazing to me how much time we spend comparing ourselves to others. Seeing as there is no optimal … More

comparison, experience, humanity, perspective, philosophy, self improvement, stoicism, understanding

Life as a Whirlwind.

So I just read my last blog. It was written THREE YEARS ago which, I’m quite certain, was actually yesterday. … More

experience, humanity, legacy, perspective, philosophy, reflect, self improvement, think, understanding

Balance > Busyness

If you are seeking balance check out what I’ve noticed…

balance, expectations, perspective, pressure, stability

Proud: a long but necessary reflection.

I’m very particular with the documented meaning of words and I have high expectations of myself to describe things- mostly … More

confidence, humanity, identity, meaning, people, perspective, proud, understanding

Identity Epiphany

I have been trying to define myself all my life. There is one way that I want people to see … More

experience, humans, identity, meaning, people, perspective, positive thinking, remembered, self improvement, understanding, vocabulary

What not to expect.

As I enter this phase of life where I will become a mom/parent, there are so many things that people … More

consideration, dad, first time dad, first time mom, first time parents, identity, mom, parenting, perspective

I saw the sign….

Symbols have always been incredibly important to me. I think it’s my main draw to most jewelry and many things … More

experience, friends, friendship, humanity, humans, identity, meaning, people, perspective, signs, symbolism, symbols, understanding, vocabulary

I am…my name?

  What’s in a name anyway if not for one’s whole identify? I’m 32 and have been building an identity … More

identity, marriage, name change

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