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Are You An Over-Apologizer?
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Brandi-Ann Uyemura
I am. And I’m betting most women are. In fact, a study found that women apologize more than men do. Why? Men have a higher tolerance for what they perceive is worthy of an apology. Women who want to instill harmony in their relationships are more sensitive to transgressions, and more apt to feel like…
Be Your Own Needle in a Haystack
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Brandi-Ann Uyemura
I know that quote’s about how hard it is to find things. But I think it may have dual meanings. If you’ve grown up like I have in a community/family/school where everyone is a haystack, it must have been hard to be the needle. Who wants to stick out like a sore thumb when everyone…
Learning How to Be Imperfect
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Brandi-Ann Uyemura
“Striving for excellence motivates you; striving for perfection is demoralizing.” ~ Harriet Braiker It could be a joke that I’m writing this post. After all, I’ve been known to discard drawings and crumple up grade school art projects because it wasn’t good enough. But I also may be one of the best people to talk…
Not Letting Labels Define You
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Brandi-Ann Uyemura
“You’re selfish.” “You’re lazy.” “You’re a dreamer.” These labels can define us. Whether they’re given when we’re kids or are carelessly said to us as growing adults, we often carry these words as if they were invisible tags around our necks, showing the world who who we are. The truth is words can empower or dis-empower us.…
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