Author: J
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When Your Brain Gets Hijacked: What You Need to Know About PANS/PANDAS
October 9th is PANS/PANDAS Awareness Day—and if you’ve never heard of these conditions, you’re not alone. But here’s why they matter. Imagine waking up one day and suddenly being terrified to eat. Or developing severe OCD seemingly overnight. Or becoming so anxious you can’t leave your room—when just last week, you were completely fine. This…
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Facing Your Fears: Tips to Cope with Phobias
Hey friends! 👋 Let’s talk about something a lot of us deal with but rarely admit—phobias. Whether it’s heights, spiders, crowded places, or even flying, phobias can sneak into your life and make simple tasks feel like major challenges. The good news? There are strategies you can start using today to cope with your fears and take…
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National Fluffernutter Day: The Chaotic Good Sandwich That Deserves Your Respect
October 8th is dedicated to the most unhinged yet somehow perfect food combo ever created, and we need to talk about it. If you’ve never had a Fluffernutter, first of all—where have you been? Second, buckle up because you’re about to discover why this beautifully chaotic mashup of peanut butter and marshmallow fluff between two slices…
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Why Every Outdoor Lover Needs a Quality Walking Stick
Hey fellow adventurers! 🌲✨ If you love exploring the great outdoors like I do, you know that a good hike, nature walk, or trail adventure can be both exhilarating and… a little tricky on your knees and ankles. That’s where a quality walking stick comes in—and trust me, it’s a total game-changer. A sturdy walking stick isn’t…
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You’re Already Enough: Why National Inner Beauty Day Hits Different
You’re Already Enough: Why National Inner Beauty Day Hits Different October 7th isn’t just another random day to post aesthetic quotes on your story. Look, I get it. We’re all out here trying to curate the perfect feed, find the right filter, and honestly? It’s exhausting. But here’s the thing about National Inner Beauty Day that…
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Phobias: When Fear Takes the Wheel
Let’s be real—fear can be sneaky. Most of us have had that moment of panic over something harmless: a spider, heights, public speaking… you name it. But for some people, these fears go beyond “yikes” and into full-on phobias. A phobia is more than just disliking something. It’s an intense, irrational fear that can affect your day-to-day life. And here’s…
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Why National Coaches Day Deserves Way More Hype Than It Gets
They’ve yelled at you, believed in you, and probably made you run extra laps. Here’s why your coach deserves some serious recognition. October 6 isn’t just another Monday on the calendar—it’s National Coaches Day, and if you’ve ever had someone push you to be better at literally anything, this day is kind of a big deal.…
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Finding Guidance in “Lead on Good Shepherd” by Patrick Mayberry
Life can feel like a maze sometimes. Between school, friendships, work, family pressures, and figuring out who we are, it’s easy to feel lost or overwhelmed. That’s why songs like “Lead on Good Shepherd” by Patrick Mayberry hit so deeply—they remind us that we were never meant to navigate this journey alone. The lyrics paint a picture…
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“The Least of These”: Living Out Matthew 25:40 Every Day
There’s a verse in the Bible that has always stopped me in my tracks. Matthew 25:40 says: “Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.” Think about that for a second—Jesus is literally saying that how we treat others is how…
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National Do Something Nice Day: Your Guide to Being Awesome (Without Even Trying That Hard)
Drop everything. October 5th isn’t just another Sunday—it’s National Do Something Nice Day, and honestly? We all need this right now. Look, I get it. Between doom-scrolling, adulting, and pretending we have our lives together, kindness can feel like just another thing on the to-do list. But here’s the plot twist: doing something nice actually makes you feel…
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