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Bloganuary 2026. Jan 3. What colleges have I attended?
The author reiterates a previous response regarding their education, stating they earned a Bachelor’s degree in Biology from ULA. The response reflects consistency in their past statements about their academic background. For more details, a link to the original post… Continue reading
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Bloganuary 2026. Jan 2. Playfulness and silliness can be a part of us, even as adults.
I share the importance of play in my daily life because I’m a silly person who enjoys jokes, dancing, and fun in general. I believe a work-life balance is crucial for relaxation and preventing burnout, and advocate for scheduling downtime… Continue reading
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My biggest challenges for 2026 and how I will overcome them :)
Oh my, it’s been two years since I wrote what my challenges were on 2024. I’ll start first with the challenges that remain the same, and then we’ll take a look to the (many) changes. Challenge one: Keeping the blog… Continue reading
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Planning for the next year is… challenging
I’m currently in Venezuela, and I’m supposed to continue working for my clients as a Virtual assistant and accountability partner, writing in WordPress (I try to post once per month), renew my passport, plan my 2026, and enjoy time with… Continue reading
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I thought Vision boards were wishful thinking… then I read the Science.
I initially dismissed vision boards as superficial, but research reveals their potential when designed correctly. Effective boards should focus on “Process Visualization,” acknowledge obstacles, and incorporate personal values to energize action. Following these principles, vision boards transform from mere decorations… Continue reading
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I use these tools every day to increase my productivity :)
Here I share productivity tools that enhance time management, including Fathom for AI note-taking, Grammarly Premium for grammar and tone-checking, Gemini for expense tracking and script creation, and Stayfree for app usage management. These recommendations are personally tested by me,… Continue reading
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I’m learning to trust in my instincts!
Extremely short answer: Yes! Long Answer: I didn’t trust my instincts before… I had no self-confidence not so long ago (I set up one of my 2024 goals to change this). At this very moment, I can’t understand why I… Continue reading
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