A Merry Loner

08/11/2024

the little things ✨

04/11/2024

We all get angry sometimes. But suppressing those incensed feelings is certainly not the way to a happy mind and healthy relationships.

While we can’t always whip out a notebook and start writing down all our emotions in the heat of the moment, journaling can be a really useful tool to turn to for help managing anger, resentment, frustration, and all the other dark-cloud, daggers-in-the-eyes feelings that sometimes rise to the surface.

Here are 10 journal prompts for anger that you can use any time, anywhere.

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31/10/2024

We’re all for independence and advocating for yourself. But there’s a difference between being independent and being left all on your own.

Why do so many people feel like they need to fight to get medical help? Why does it seem like our concerns are easily dismissed? And why do we increasingly feel the need to act like our own doctors, trying to problem-solve in despair from a glowing screen late at night?

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29/10/2024

Oh, Paris. One of the most romantic cities in the world. So what do you do if you’ve booked yourself a solo trip to Paris? First of all, don’t despair! (Remember: There’s nothing to fear in being alone.)

Here’s your cheatsheet of the best things to do alone in Paris.

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28/10/2024

What classic novels have you read so far?

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27/10/2024

If you're a coffee lover, would you ever switch to tea?

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From herbal blends to rarer white teas to everything in between, I’ve come pretty damn close to tasting them all. Here’s your guide to finding the best tea for non tea drinkers:

26/10/2024

What's your favorite way to spend a self-care day?

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Do you roll your eyes every time you hear the "self-care"? Stop that. Read the ultimate guide to self-care: a list of 100 self-care ideas.

25/10/2024

“The only thing holding you back from creating happiness is wishing your life could be different.”

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25/10/2024

What would you do on vacation alone in Paris?

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One of the world's most romantic cities. So what to do if you’ve booked a solo trip to Paris? Here are the best things to do alone in Paris.

24/10/2024

it’s almost the weekend, here’s a meme dump to celebrate

24/10/2024

How often do you write in your journal?

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Are you stewing in white-hot rage from something that happened earlier today (or even a year ago)? Try these 20 journal prompts for anger:

23/10/2024

What daily habits have changed your life for the better?

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Whether you’re a young 20-something or you’re rapidly approaching your 30th year, these are the best habits to develop in your 20s:

22/10/2024

Why do you think people are so afraid of spending time alone?

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Are you afraid of being alone? There's no need to fear. In fact, I think it's time to change what it means to be a "loner."

21/10/2024

Not everyone is a fan of classic literature (fair point). But we always say that you should give it a try. Taking time to read some of the classics expands your mind and helps improve your writing and even empathy skills. (Plus, it gives you some street cred the next time you’re schmoozing at a dinner party.)

If you’re already getting bad flashbacks to the boring books your English teachers made you read in high school, don’t turn yourself off the classics just yet! There are plenty of easy-to-read classics that are approachable, interesting, and still very applicable to modern society.

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21/10/2024

This is the motto that helped me find peace.

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This is my motto, and it should be yours, too: "Life is sad and then you die." Learning to accep this saying will set you free.

20/10/2024

Have you tried this trick to limit your spending?

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It's not easy when the Internet has you in a chokehold. This is how I figured out how to stop wanting things.

19/10/2024

What do you think is the key to happiness?

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I think I may have stumbled on the secret to happiness ... Plus artful delights from a weekend in Cannes et Le Cannet

18/10/2024

Hiiiii (it’s taking everything in me to even text another human right now)