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Nov 2023
21m 49s

8 realisations from my ongoing struggle ...

ERIKA DE PELLEGRIN
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As a self-proclaimed A-type personality with a penchant for ticking off to-do lists, I've grappled with finding joy in the journey and find myself fixating on the destination only. From tying my self-worth to productivity to crafting stories around external outcomes, I've been my own barrier in embracing the present moments that make up the journey. This epi ... Show More
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