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Why do some people not see the forest before the trees? There are times in a person's life when they cannot see what is in front of them....
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proteawell
Sep 301 min read
"Leaders who are kind of insecure or egocentric, they basically sabotage themselves."
Be consistent. Be dependable. Be reliable. What are the signs of self-sabotage? A person who fails to take chances out of fear of not...
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proteawell
Sep 161 min read
"To educate a man in mind and not in morals is a menace to society."-Theodore Roosevelt
What is the difference between personal values and beliefs? Values (e.g., loyalty, honesty, integrity, compassion, and humility) are a...
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proteawell
Aug 192 min read
“I live in that solitude which is painful in youth, but delicious in the years of maturity.” -Albert Einstein.
Dear Proteas, “I live in that solitude which is painful in youth, but delicious in the years of maturity .” -Albert Einstein. There is a...
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proteawell
Aug 122 min read
“Nothing is more deceitful," said Darcy, "than the appearance of humility. .”― Jane Austen, Pride and Prejudice.
Dear Proteas, I had always thought that there were two sides to a story. One person can tell others how one is a villain (mean, rude,...
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proteawell
Jun 192 min read
“When the rich wage war, it's the poor who die” -Jean-Paul Sartre.
What is keeping someone economically oppressed? Those who are economically oppressed (e.g., boycotted, not being hired for a position one...
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proteawell
May 191 min read
"You may shoot me with your words, You may cut me with your eyes, You may kill me with your hatefulness, But still, like air, I'll rise." -Maya Angelou
What is intimidation? It is the attempt to make you bend at all costs. They will spread false rumors. Your fake friends will shine in the...
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proteawell
Apr 211 min read
You’re responsible for your decisions.
It's crucial to remember that in your decision-making, you are the one holding the reins. While seeking advice is a wise move, the...
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proteawell
Mar 222 min read
The reckoning is how we walk into our story; the rumble is where we own it." -Brene Brown
How do you deal with making decisions under uncertainty? Embrace the power that comes with making decisions under uncertainty. Some...
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proteawell
Jan 8, 20232 min read
Some people have to pretend you’re a bad person, so they don’t feel guilty about the things they did
Some people have to pretend you’re a bad person, so they don’t feel guilty about the things they did to you. – Anonymous What factors...
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proteawell
Aug 17, 20222 min read
“When people show you who they are, believe them the first time.” Maya Angelou
What are some signs you're not valued? People will show you who they are in many ways. Pay attention. Do their actions match their words?...
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proteawell
Aug 9, 20222 min read
"I do my best because I'm counting on you counting on me." -Maya Angelou
Dearest Proteas, How do you deal with people who gossip about you? Be direct. If you have the opportunity to speak to them, be assertive....
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proteawell
Aug 1, 20222 min read
“Definitions belong to the definers, not the defined.” -Toni Morrison
Is not belonging a bad thing? No, it is not. Sometimes not belonging is a good thing. Sometimes a person or group may not like you for...
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proteawell
Jul 26, 20222 min read
"Imperfections are not inadequacies; they are reminders that we're all in this together."Brene Brown
Dearest Proteas, How do you overcome perfectionism? Some people can be highly self-critical to the point that they do not recognize their...
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proteawell
Jul 18, 20222 min read
"Routine is Part of Coping," Lorene Scafaria
Dearest Proteas, 1. Why do some people like having a routine while others don't? Point of view. Having a daily routine can be healthy...
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proteawell
Jul 11, 20222 min read
"You're Your Best Self." -Toni Morrison
Dearest Proteas, Cheers to our first weekly blog post! New blogs are posted on Mondays. Every day we must make a conscious decision to do...
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