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2016-2017 were awful years for me
The Perfect Storm of Crisis I remember those years vividly because the crisis in Venezuela was intensifying daily. It was incredibly hard to buy food, and there were days when we did not have any protein to eat. We were better than many, though. Many people had nothing to eat. Nevertheless, the physical toll was…
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Reblogging this until I have a sleeping score of 90 or more.
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The Science of Procrastination: How to Trick Your Brain into Taking Action
Procrastination isn’t a sign of laziness or a character flaw; it’s a deeply ingrained psychological response to stress and overwhelm. If you’ve ever found yourself reorganizing your spice rack when a deadline looms, welcome to the club. Procrastination is a cycle we all fall into, and it is entirely normal. Before we dive in, let’s…
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Watching From Afar: Processing the Venezuela Earthquakes and How We Can Help
Note: Go to the end of the article to find links on how to help. On June 24, 2026, the ground shook in a way my home country has not experienced in more than a century. Two powerful earthquakes struck north-central Venezuela. It began with a magnitude 7.2 foreshock and was followed just 39 seconds…
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Tricks I use to sleep better that can help you too
Oh my… I have tried so many things to sleep better! And I’m glad that I did. Now I know that I’m the kind of person who needs more than the “regular” 7-8 hours of sleep. For a long time, I faced issues falling asleep. The good thing is that I learned over the years…
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I only speak three languages…
I said that to one of my accountability partners, and she told me… “Oh, well, I only speak one.” It made me realize that speaking Spanish (my mother language), English (my second language), and Portuguese (my third language) was not something I should minimize. From those languages, I am quite grateful to know how to…
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Accountability is more powerful than I thought
Something strange happened this month, and I honestly was not expecting it. Last year, I started working as an accountability partner, and yes, I have helped more than a dozen people to focus and work toward their goals, but I have to put the work into it. However, I was hired by Joseph (not his…
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