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Being Single Sucks Sometimes: Here's How to Heal and Thrive Solo

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 (And how to handle it all like a boss). We’ve all heard the phrase, “Being single is empowering!” and “Self-love is the best kind of love!” And sure, on some days, it feels like the ultimate slogan for your life. But let’s be honest for a second: sometimes, being single really sucks. I mean, truly, heartbreaking sucks. You’re scrolling through Instagram and see that couple on a romantic beach vacation, holding hands and staring into each other’s eyes. And then there's you, holding your phone like an awkward third wheel at the party - like, why do you even have the heart emoji in your phone when you have no one to send it to? But, wait - before you let the spiral of despair begin, let me remind you of something: you are a boss girl. And a boss girl doesn’t let a little thing like heartbreak ruin her. She heals that hurt, builds up her boundaries like a fortress, and keeps slaying life like the queen she is. So, let’s get real about the heartbreak side of being single (it’s not all ...

Why We Crave Belonging (And Why Fitting In Is a Trap)

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And why seeking to fit in is the wrong way to go about it. Hey girl, do you ever get that deep, nagging feeling in the pit of your stomach, like something’s missing but you can’t quite put your finger on it? Like you just need to be part of something? To find your squad, your tribe, your people? Yeah, I see you nodding. I’ve been there too - probably, we’ve all been there. It’s human nature. We crave connection. We want to fit in. We want to be seen. We want to be part of something bigger than ourselves, and we want it to feel like a warm hug in a world that sometimes feels cold and lonely. But why is that? Why do we feel this need for belonging in the first place? And why, oh why, do we still end up scrolling through Instagram at 2 a.m., wondering if anyone else has it all figured out? Well, buckle up, sister, because we’re about to get into the juicy science behind why we crave that sense of belonging, and why - no matter how many self-help books we read or yoga poses we ...