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To those of you who didn’t grow hearing you are beautiful
I didn’t grow hearing I was “pretty” often. In fact, it was the opposite. I heard quite often that I was ugly. That I was “poor” (even though I wasn’t). During my adolescence, I didn’t have friends or those I could trust. I’d be subject to more critique of how I looked rather than any…
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A New Platform: Visme
I was gifted an Premium plan to try the new platform called Visme. Here’s what I think. Today’s internet doesn’t lack online design tools that promise awesome templates and seamless workflows for small and large design/marketing teams. Visme is one such tool, allowing its users to easily create, download, and share a wide range of…
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How Music Can Be Your Mental Health’s Secret Weapon
The power of music is undeniable — it can provide comfort, put things in perspective, brighten the mood, or help you feel less alone. For those of us who struggle with depression and anxiety, certain songs have helped us get through particularly challenging times. For people with depression, music can provide a sense of comfort…
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10 Lessons I’ve learned in 10 Years as a Solopreneur
The last week of April, I present my senior capstone in order to graduate from college with my Bachelor’s degree. I called it Ai-Konic Graphics. At that time, I never thought about being a business owner but I knew about entrepreneurship or should I say, the hustle. I knew how to do it. The logo…
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5 Tips for Achieving Life-Work Balance as a Solopreneur
Set Boundaries I like to establish clear boundaries between my work life and my personal life. For example, from the time I wake up at around 6 am until 8:30 am, you’ll see me on social media interacting with people, sharing ideas, responding to comments, etc. But when 10:15 am rolls around, I take care…