List: Personal Development | Curated by Natalie

Oct 3, 2024
25 stories
Personal DevelopmentPersonal narratives or essays on self-improvement shared through personal stories and experiences in which I walked away with a lesson that built my empathy, quality of life or relationships with others
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Bouncin’ and Behavin’ Blogs
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Natalie
Why This Teacher Was Shocked by Her Corporate America ExperienceDespite my manager’s lack of support, I’ve succeeded by embracing curiosity, adopting a healthy learner’s attitude, and not taking their…
Sep 30, 2024
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Sep 30, 2024
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The Discomfort Began with the Turn of a Key Which Unlocked These QuestionsA repairman and the turn of a key would remind me that we don’t always have to accept living under difficult circumstances
Jun 21, 2024
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Jun 21, 2024
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The Narrative Arc
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Natalie
I Stood Up Against My Father’s Racist Abuser and WonHe whispered abuse at my father, and I whispered back
Oct 28, 2023
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Oct 28, 2023
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We See What We Want to SeeHow often do you see or hear of another’s perception that seems absolutely against the very real reality you stare at? The more I pay…
Apr 29, 2022
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Apr 29, 2022
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A Taste for Life
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Natalie
Kindnesses That Are Unnecessary and Yet Sweeten This Thing We Call LifeMy response to the prompt: “I will not forget…”
Sep 4, 2022
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Sep 4, 2022
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5 Self-absorbed Habits People Mindlessly Do — Learn These Signs to Never Be an AssIn lieu of — the “anti-bucket” list that I was challenged to
Oct 31, 2022
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Oct 31, 2022
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Engage
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Natalie
On Life’s Highway, Some Are Speeding From Behind and Some Are Cruising Ahead — This Is What It…I guess I’ve arrived. I’m taking a very long time to accept it. But I am. Perhaps there’s no better place to announce it than on a public…
Nov 17, 2022
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Nov 17, 2022
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New Writers Welcome
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Natalie
Let’s “Watch” Our Words and Be Clear!A Christmas surprise goes sideways
Dec 7, 2022
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Dec 7, 2022
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Nowisms
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Natalie
Who Would You Notice if You People Watched for 30 Minutes?A hand and mental exercise in letting go, writing, and observing
Feb 27, 2023
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Feb 27, 2023
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Three Signs That Yelled, “Yo, You are Way Stressed Out!”Have you experienced any of these before? Here’s what I’m doing about it — what would you do?
May 15, 2023
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May 15, 2023
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The First Delay Was Rewarding While the Second Was PunishingI learned these five lessons while almost missing my first and connecting flights
May 24, 2023
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May 24, 2023
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Counter Arts
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Natalie
The Juggler Is a Clown Who Steals Our Hearts at the Traffic LightI was hoping to find a way to inspire this young boy but it was he who left a lasting impression on my heart
Aug 12, 2023
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Aug 12, 2023
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New Writers Welcome
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Natalie
I Thought I Was Married To An Extrovert Until I Learned These 5 Key LessonsAs an extrovert, we may think we are being friendly — but could it be that our behavior is annoying to our introverted friends and…
Sep 20, 2022
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Sep 20, 2022
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The Hub Publication
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Natalie
3 Proverbs and a Timeless Lesson for Any Aspiring Hostess for the MostessWhat do your guests remember when they leave your home?
Feb 8, 2023
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Feb 8, 2023
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The Narrative Arc
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Natalie
An Easter Competition That Reminded Me Why We Don’t Look Back in a RaceI was no longer hunting to find eggs — I was just hoping I wouldn’t have an empty basket”
Apr 13, 2023
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Apr 13, 2023
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Engage
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Natalie
My Heart Finally Found Its Voice to Answer Their Awkward QuestionIt may not be a perfectly good answer, but it finally felt honest and appropriate
Jun 12, 2023
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Jun 12, 2023
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Good Vibes Club
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Natalie
She Branded Her the Fat One and I Immediately Labelled Her the One to AvoidWords are powerful — some carefully use to bring positive change, and others use with reckless abandon unveiling to others what the…
Jun 25, 2023
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Jun 25, 2023
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The Orange Journal
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Natalie
How Much Are You Willing to Invest in Your Friendships and What Does That Say About You?I am pleasantly surprised I spoke up when it mattered — hearing them acknowledge friendships are two-ways was refreshing
Nov 22, 2022
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Nov 22, 2022
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New Writers Welcome
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Natalie
Her Blindsiding Story and a Timeless Reminder of Why We All Should Have Go-to-Hell MoneyA short story, the memory, and the lesson it triggered
Oct 14, 2022
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Oct 14, 2022
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The Orange Journal
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Natalie
If You Are Not Willing To Change, Be Prepared For The Same Rigidity To Bite You In The AssShe asked if it made sense to me, and this is what I thought
Sep 10, 2022
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Sep 10, 2022
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