Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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Five reasons we don’t take solo vacations
As I was strolling on a South Padre Beach, watching the waves rolling on and off the coast, feeling the heat on my skin, sensing the warm water under my feet, I could not help but wonder why women do not take solo breaks? All the families, parents with kids, teens in groups, and couples,…
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Three truths about WFH this summer
As May of 2021 was approaching, the feeling of doom started to fly over the house. Having three kids under 15 locked up at home during pandemic lockdown is no fun. Adding no-nanny, masking, vaccinations, and two full-time jobs made it crazy challenging. The post is about how our family survived and thrived this summer…
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4 Benefits of summer job for your teen
What is your plan for your teen this summer? There are many ways to keep him/her busy this summer. Summertime options range from expensive camps, visiting relatives out of state, give them the freedom to play outdoors, let them veg in front of the TV, or working. Today we will discuss four tangible benefits of…
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Three breakup mistakes that make things worse
Whether you are breaking up with your lover, a friend, an employer, or with an overbearing relative, breakups one of the most painful experiences, and of course, the severity of your experience will be defined by the way you handle the situation. The post will reveal three common mistakes we all make during breakups and…
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5 secrets of online husband-hunting
Many who know us as a couple would say that we are perfect for each other. I can no deny, I love my husband a lot. We met only in 2002, and yes, today, 19 years later, I love him even more than when we met. Many women tell me that I got lucky, and…
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Working Mom Guide: How to survive WFH
Working from home sounded like a dream come true, before COVID-19 hit last February, and my kids started homeschooling/Zoom routine. According to Make It statistics, “ total number of women who have left the labor force since February 2020 to more than 2.3 million, and it puts women’s labor force participation rate at 57%, the…
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4 ways my mom changed my life
Whether you had a perfect childhood or got traumatized by early experiences, we all could agree that our moms influence us in the most profound ways. An while each one of us has a mom, by definition, I consider myself lucky. My mom is an amazing woman who was ahead of her time, and in…
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Thank you letter to my dad
The reality is, every single one of us has a mom- this a prerequisite to being alive. If you exist today is because your mom gave birth to you. I would argue that being a dad does require significantly more effort. The post is to say thank you to my dad and share how he…
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How self-esteem impacts your income and relationships
Why is your salary is where it is now? Why is your significant other, or relationships or any other part of your life is in the state it is in? Why people treat you certain way? I would argue that what you think about yourself defines most of not all other areas of your life.…
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How to win your money game with budgeting
Are you working your tail off but have nothing to show for it at the end of each month? Are you struggling to pay your monthly bills? Do you have spending patterns that you are not proud of? Do money worries keep you up at night? The post is about how budgeting will answer this…
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My three new happiness habits in 2021
Pandemic sucks. Staying at home, travel limitation, constant fear for your life and health, the financial impact on unemployment, impediment of small businesses, and many other things brought our nation to its knees. Today, there is so much uncertainty and doom that it is hard to find the energy needed to get up and function…
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How we paid off our mortgage in 3 years
Are you FIRE (financial independence retire early) movement fan who is tired of debt payments? Does worry about your finances keeps you up at night? Did you know that according to Census Bureau data, for homeowners under age 65, the share of paid-off homes is only 26.4 percent? That means three out of each four…
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How I became a millionaire in America
Are you dreaming of becoming wealthy? I money troubles keeping you up at night? Are you overwhelmed with the idea of having enough for your retirement? Great, you are in the right place. The post will reveal a true story about how I became a millionaire in U.S. and the steps I took to get…
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Best Utah National Parks for family hiking
Utah is incredible state, offering more opportunities to explore the outdoors than almost any state in the nation. I was blessed with an opportunity to visit a few national parks all over the United States in 2020 and 2021. In the post I will share my three most favorite places in Utah to check out…
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7 steps on how to book your first road trip
Are you intimidated by even the prospect of leaving your house? Does it sound daunting to even think about traveling during a pandemic? Not sure where to start? if you answered yes to any of the questions – great the post if for you! Today we will go over seven key steps to get started…
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Why i do not post in Russian anymore
First, i want to say huge thank you for being my subscriber. We have 433 subscribers to date and i love that you guys are readying the posts. My goal, as before to inspire you to design and have the courage to live the life you desire, here in U.S. Second, i do realize a…
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Six ways road trips will boost your happiness
Are you sick and tired of being stuck in the house? Do you feel like your life is on hold? Do you feel drained and unmotivated due to uncertainty? Then the post is for you! Let me confess that i am huge fan of road trips. In fact, in the last 12 months I took…
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How fear changes us and what to do about it
The level of uncertainty and fear that we all experienced in the past twelve months was and is unprecedented. Never before in human history, our core human needs to connect, be part of the group, and be around others were this risky. This post will examine the effects of fear on our behavior and actions…
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How to deal with toxic people in your life
After some thought and research, you have realized that one or several of your friends, family members, boyfriend, or spouse has a toxic personality. Now what? What can you do you eliminate the hold that the person has on your life? I invite you to consider several strategies to address the challenge. 1. Admit the…
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10 ways to spot toxic people
Are you feeling drained after spending time with someone? Is that person makes you feel empty and depressed? You are not alone. We all have people in our immediate surroundings, in our family, at home, and at work who drive us crazy, suck our energy dry, and making us feel terrible. The post will give…
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3 причины поговорить с партнером о деньгах
Я всегда знала, что мои родители любят друг друга, тем не менее, они были очень разные, когда дело доходит до управления семейными финансами. Мой папа любил природу и хотел покупать больше и больше рыболовного и кемпингового снаряжения. Моя мама, с другой стороны, всегда беспокоилась о продуктах, одежде и других предметах первой необходимости. Они во многом…
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3 reasons to have a money talk with your partner
I always knew, my parents loved each other, that said, they could not be more different when it comes to managing family finances. My dad loved outdoors and wanted to buy more fishing and camping gear. My mom on the other hand was always concerned about groceries, clothes, and other necessities. They disagreed a lot,…
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Three shocking truths about American Healthcare
One of the scariest things in the world is to lose your health, it gets worse if it is someone you love who needs medical attention. The post will inform about realities what to expect and empower you to avoid financial disasters, dealing with American Healthcare. U.S. Healthcare is a $4 Trillion dollar business First,…
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5 Cold-Fighting Juices to Boost Your Immune System
A sore throat, runny nose, headaches, sneezing, coughing are just a few symptoms of a common cold that could last 7-10 days. Statistically, we get 2-3 colds per year, but kids may get sick more frequently. The common cold is one of the main reasons we miss work and our kid’s miss school. Challenge: Frigid…
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5 Фруктовых Соков, Которые Уберегут Вас от Простуды
Боль в горле, насморк, головная боль, чихание, кашель – это всего лишь несколько симптомов простуды, которая может выбить вас из рабочего режима на 7-10 дней. По статистике, мы болеем 2-3 раза в год, но у детей этот показатель может быть выше. Простуда – одна из главных причин, по которой мы пропускаем работу, а наши дети…
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