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The One Thing You Must Do Before 30

December 31, 2020December 31, 2020 Christopher Kelly

When it comes to life, there’s no greater cause for alarm than the act of turning 30. Society has built up an ongoing ideal that you have to do everything before your 30, and that’s not entirely true for everyone. … Continue reading The One Thing You Must Do Before 30

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How To Practice Emotional Intelligence

August 29, 2020September 1, 2020 Christopher Kelly

Intelligence is not about what you know but how you know. For instance, you know that no other word rhymes with orange – not because I just told you, but because you’re actively trying to find a word that does. … Continue reading How To Practice Emotional Intelligence

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It’s Okay To Burden Your Workplace and Self-Isolate

July 31, 2020 Christopher Kelly

What’s more important: going to work sick and hoping they make a bit more money OR preventing unwanted deaths of your relatives, friends and local community members? It’s not a hard choice. And yet, some people think it is… Let’s … Continue reading It’s Okay To Burden Your Workplace and Self-Isolate

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How To Be Yourself & When To Fake It

June 6, 2020 Christopher Kelly

You already know what to do — so just do it! …or fake it, if need be. Nobody can tell you how to live, they’ve already got a life of their own! Do you want to be like other people … Continue reading How To Be Yourself & When To Fake It

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You’re Not Wasting Time If You’re Doing Something

May 24, 2020 Christopher Kelly

For much of this week, I’ve been lazing on the couch playing Halo: Anniversary for the 20th time in my life. It may not be productive towards my writing career, but it’s definitely not wasting time. The truth is, I … Continue reading You’re Not Wasting Time If You’re Doing Something

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You Always Know What To Do In life

May 19, 2020 Christopher Kelly

A couple of months ago I went through a bad patch. Psychologists would call it a breakdown, but for me, it was a harsh reality check. And it was all brought on thanks to my overworking brain. I’m an overthinker. … Continue reading You Always Know What To Do In life

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