You Don’t Have to Be Strong All the Time
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“Sometimes the strongest thing you can do is to ask for help.” ~Unknown
We live in a world that praises strength—especially quiet strength. The kind that shows up, gets things done, and rarely complains. The kind that’s resilient, dependable, productive. But what happens when the strong one (https://tinybuddha.com/blog/why-i-cant-always-be-strong-one-what-do-now-instead/) quietly breaks inside?
“You are a superwoman!”
“You’re so reliable!”
“You’re the glue that holds everyone together.”
I wore those compliments like badges of honor. For years, I believed them. Not just believed them—I built my identity around them.
I’ve always been a multitasker. A jack of all trades. I managed work, home, …
We live in a world that praises strength—especially quiet strength. The kind that shows up, gets things done, and rarely complains. The kind that’s resilient, dependable, productive. But what happens when the strong one (https://tinybuddha.com/blog/why-i-cant-always-be-strong-one-what-do-now-instead/) quietly breaks inside?
“You are a superwoman!”
“You’re so reliable!”
“You’re the glue that holds everyone together.”
I wore those compliments like badges of honor. For years, I believed them. Not just believed them—I built my identity around them.
I’ve always been a multitasker. A jack of all trades. I managed work, home, …
A Quiet but Powerful Shift: How Slowing Down Transformed My Life
https://tinybuddha.com/blog/a-quiet-but-powerful-shift-how-slowing-down-transformed-my-life/
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“Slow down and enjoy life. It’s not only the scenery you miss by going too fast—you also miss the sense of where you are going and why.” ~Eddie Cantor
In today’s hyper-connected and fast-paced world, slowing down isn’t just rare—it feels almost countercultural.
For years, I tied my identity to productivity. My self-worth hinged on how much I could accomplish in a day, how many boxes I could check. The busier I was (https://tinybuddha.com/blog/how-i-stopped-being-busy-and-why-im-now-more-fulfilled/), the more valuable I believed myself to be. But that constant need to perform left me mentally and emotionally drained, disconnected not only from others but …
In today’s hyper-connected and fast-paced world, slowing down isn’t just rare—it feels almost countercultural.
For years, I tied my identity to productivity. My self-worth hinged on how much I could accomplish in a day, how many boxes I could check. The busier I was (https://tinybuddha.com/blog/how-i-stopped-being-busy-and-why-im-now-more-fulfilled/), the more valuable I believed myself to be. But that constant need to perform left me mentally and emotionally drained, disconnected not only from others but …
Henry David Thoreau
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"It is pleasant to have been to a place the way a river went."
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"It is pleasant to have been to a place the way a river went."
Dale Carnegie
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"all of us tend to put off living. We are all dreaming of some magical rose garden over the horizon - instead of enjoying the roses that are blooming outside our windows today."
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"all of us tend to put off living. We are all dreaming of some magical rose garden over the horizon - instead of enjoying the roses that are blooming outside our windows today."
Publilius Syrus
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"You should not live one way in private, another in public."
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"You should not live one way in private, another in public."