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2026: Stop Setting Goals. Start Setting Priorities
The beginning of the year often brings a frantic energy to set goals like trophies we want to collect. While goals are valuable tools for achievement, they often keep our eyes fixed on a distant horizon. This year, I am shifting my gaze to priorities. What if, instead of looking at where we want to go in the future, we looked at who we want to be in the present? I see a goal as a destination, but a priority is a compass. It is the quiet choice of where we place our focus in

Alina
Jan 293 min read


The Year-End Edit: Mulled Wine and Stillness
The end of the year is approaching, and it is always a time to slow down, look back, and review your past year. Whether you reflect with a warm cup of mulled wine, cocoa, or just a moment of quiet focus, the value of this pause is undeniable. Reflecting on my own year, I was instantly reminded of the meditation retreat in India where I travelled in January. I arrived expecting instant enlightenment and a brain like a calm blue lake. Instead, for the first days, my thoughts we

Alina
Dec 24, 20253 min read


Writer's Block? Nah, You Just Need an Imaginary Nudge or Laugh
Feeling stuck staring into the abyss, wondering where your thoughts went or why there are so many? You're not alone. Journaling is a powerful way to process emotions, capture ideas, and tell your unique story. But sometimes, the hardest part isn't what to write, but rather that most people don’t care. So, try something wild: write just for you. Unlocking Your Potential with Creative Writing Ideas Writing prompts are your secret weapon on your journaling journey, especially f

Alina
Nov 24, 20254 min read
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