• Frayed rope hanging on by a thread
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    I make up stories inside my head, But I choose to sit here Instead of going off to bed. I’m tired of being relied upon, The strong one. Loyal, dependable- “She’s the one.” But, if you could see under this mask, Running from me is now your task. It is unsafe to unmask Anywhere, with ...
  • Asian woman with scarf wrapped around her neck sitting, elbow on table with her hand resting on her cheek.
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    If comparison is the thief of joy, then perfectionism is the killer of progress. Humans aren’t flawless; it’s not in their nature. Aiming for this condition is an impossible task that hinders your success and leads you to downfall. It becomes a trap when you believe nothing is sufficient. So why chase something you can’t ...
  • flaming books
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    Off to work on school assignments. God forbid I have a life. All college ever does for me Is bring me stress and strife. All I ever learn here Is how to view my grades with fear. I learn how to fabricate the truth. I learn to be deceptive and tell lies. To lie is ...
  • Computer generated abstract image of beige and brown 3D objects that resemble plywood.
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    “So, what do you do for a living?”  A certain group of people finds such a simple question difficult to answer. Multi-passionates are individuals with many skills, talents, and ambitions who have difficulty sticking to one path. If you fit into this category, you tend to explore your vast interests, switch jobs, turn hobbies into ...
  • burnout text
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    There is no getting around it: teaching takes energy.  Lots of it.  It takes mental, physical, and emotional grit.  It takes organization, determination, and endless exertion.  It takes wisdom, compassion, and discipline. And that is just to get through the first 10 minutes of the day. Teachers have to wear many hats: teacher, philosopher, advisor, ...