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Kiki Judith

I Need to Honor Myself: the Logic Behind Self Love

Introduction I was listening to a podcast called Meditative Story when I couldn't sleep a couple of weeks ago. Sometimes, I'm able to fall back to sleep after listening to an episode because of the calm voices and quiet music. It's just really relaxing. Anyways, one episode really stuck with me. The guest said, "I need to honor bravery in myself so[...]

Learning Languages with Chronic Illness

Introduction I love learning languages but, recently, fatigue and pain have gotten in the way of my studying in a formal atmosphere. This means I must continue to learn Spanish and French and Korean and all of the other beautiful languages I'm obsessed with, through my own means. If learning languages doesn't interest you, this post will still help[...]

Five Ways to Improve Your Day

Introduction Recently, I've had many a long day. I've woken up at 2 o'clock in the morning to never return back to sleep or I have headaches that never go away or just don't feel great for no reason at all. There are a couple of things that never fail to make me feel a little bit better, though, and I thought I should share these self care habits w[...]

Thrifting for the Win

Introduction I'm gonna be honest guys, I kind of hated thrifting until my cousin kept on forcing me to go to thrift stores earlier this year. I just thought it wasn't for me because my germaphobic tendencies told me it was gross. But, after doing a lot of research, I can proudly say that in this instance my germaphobic tendencies were wrong and I w[...]

A Crash Course in Feminism

TRIGGER WARNING FOR SEXUAL ASSAULT, RAPE, VIOLENCE, UNDERAGE MARRIAGE, AND GENITAL MUTILATION. PLEASE DO NOT CONTINUE READING IF YOU NEED TO DO SO FOR YOUR MENTAL HEALTH. SERIOUSLY, LOVE YOURSELF AND STOP IF YOU NEED TO <3 HERE'S INFORMATION IF YOU NEED TO TALK TO ANYONE ABOUT SEXUAL ASSAULT: https://www.rainn.org/national-resources-sexual-assau[...]

Keeping my Chronic Secret

Introduction I rode in a wheelchair at the airport and I was embarrassed. I haven't mentioned this because I'm still not sure what's going on. But, over the past few months, my health has been gradually declining. Chronic illness has become my life, now, so it made perfect sense to mention it on my blog. I won't go into too many details, but I can[...]

Preparing for Summer Camp

I've only been to an overnight summer camp once before. This summer I am attending two and this is what I've been doing to prepare and what I've done for traveling in the past. PACKING I've packed shirts, pants, dresses, shoes, socks, etc., but only what I really need. I don't want to over or under pack.You'll need one pair of plastic flip flops[...]

Positive Thinking for the Struggling Optimists

INTRODUCTION When you think about yourself, do you dislike yourself? Do you believe you are too far gone to amount to anything? Do you feel like you are a lost cause? Or do you see yourself with love and forgiveness? When you think about yourself, do you know that you are doing good in the world? When you think about the world, are you overwhelmed[...]

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Five Things Not to Say to Someone with a Mental Illness

This article is directed to people with loved ones or friends who do have a mental illness or to people with little knowledge on the topic, but of course anyone can read it. I want to help reduce the stigma around mental illness by helping everyone know what to say about it or in this case, what not to say. 1. "Have you tried exercising?" What[...]

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Experiencing Life

Introduction Experience life to the fullest. Take advantage of the free time you have and use it to further grow as a person by reading, writing, singing, dancing, or even just smiling. There are so many things you can do with that extra hour of time. You could watch that tv show you’re addicted to or you could take that time to rest and nap. You[...]

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