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ssimkins9 (53)in #steemitzombies • 8 years ago
Beauty In Struggle | Steemitzombies
Steemit zombies is a community and set of guidelines for encouraging the non-spammy reposting and curation of undervalued posts. Steemit zombies must use the #steemitzombies tag…
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ssimkins9 (53)in #story • 8 years ago
Why You Should Become a Story Collector (and how)
I have always been captivated by the prowess of a gifted story teller. These people are able to lead others through unfolding events in a way that builds tension and engagement.…
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ssimkins9 (53)in #psychology • 8 years ago
Puke and Ponytails: A Story of Self-Loathing and Triumph
It started at 4 am. My eldest daughter, Lyla, stumbled into our dark room and whimpered “mom, dad, I’m sorry. I tried to get it in the toilet, but I couldn’t make it and I puked…
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ssimkins9 (53)in #inspiration • 8 years ago
What If Your "Calling" Is More Than One Thing?
I have always struggled with knowing what I want to do in life. I never had an answer as a child for the adults' constant questioning about my future plans. After high school, I…
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ssimkins9 (53)in #psychology • 8 years ago
More Than Cutting | What Is Non-Suicidal Self-Injury?
Are tattoos and piercings self-harm? What about full contact sports? This week I received a great question from @scan0017 about whether an intense work out routine could be…
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ssimkins9 (53)in #inspiration • 8 years ago
Never Be a "Full-Time" Employee | Why You Should Keep Things From Your Boss
Unless you live off the land or are independently wealthy, work is probably a central and important part of each week, or even every day. And there is good reason for that, to a…
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ssimkins9 (53)in #psychology • 8 years ago
You Probably Know A Couple Hundred People Who Have Self-Injured
Non-suicidal self-injury , or NSSI, is such a widely misunderstood behavior. There is a noticeable deficit of research and scholarly writing on the subject. Even practitioners…
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ssimkins9 (53)in #spirituality • 8 years ago
Men and Women Don't Age Differently, We Just Objectify Them Differently
My bride turns 29 today. I managed to reach 27 years old last month. We are relatively young for the life situation we are straddling right now--five kids, four degrees between…
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ssimkins9 (53)in #spirituality • 8 years ago
Get Bored and See What Happens
A strange thing can happen when you take your brain out of the stream of constant stimulation. Think about it, when was the last time you went 20 minutes without something…
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ssimkins9 (53)in #community • 8 years ago
6 Questions to Leverage Your Community and Learn More About Yourself
How well do you know yourself? It may be obvious, but you have special access to knowledge about yourself that no one else has--google "self-knowledge" or "epistemic privilege"…
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ssimkins9 (53)in #parenting • 8 years ago
Reuniting a Mother with Her Kidnapped Children
A couple of months ago I shared that I was taking on a case involving two internationally kidnapped children. I'm a lawyer and I really enjoy being able to take on meaning…
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ssimkins9 (53)in #steemit • 8 years ago
What is the STEEM Response to Contraband: Child Pornography, Identity Theft, Etc?
If you're reading this, you probably know at least a thing or two about blockchain technology. My own knowledge is pretty limited and extends just beyond what can be gleaned from…
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ssimkins9 (53)in #psychology • 8 years ago
Your Brain Creates Shitty First Drafts of Reality
When we experience hurt or pain, our brains automatically start constructing a narrative around that experience. We can't help it. Our minds are wired to make sense of the…
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ssimkins9 (53)in #psychology • 8 years ago
How to Know if Your Job is Killing You
They say there is a reason you are paid for work--because if you wanted to do it you'd do it for free. First of all, that a bit of bollocks. You get paid because your work brings…
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ssimkins9 (53)in #community • 8 years ago
You Need Your Tribe to Expand Your Perspective
News Flash: You're human. Your ability to perceive and evaluate a situation is rather limited. That should come as no surprise to anyone without a god-complex. But maybe you're…
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ssimkins9 (53)in #parenting • 8 years ago
Your Screen Time is Ruining Your Kids' Playtime.
If you have been paying any attention, you have probably seen some debate or talk about what healthy screen time looks like for young kids. Screen time being time that a person…
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ssimkins9 (53)in #psychology • 8 years ago
We Are More Similar Than Different
I am in a group that I love very much. Twice a month, twelve people gather together early Saturday morning. We meet in the back room of a 118 year old church on Detroit's east…
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ssimkins9 (53)in #psychology • 8 years ago
Through The Mud Pit of Grief. It Hurts, Yet You Must Keep Going.
Grief is something different. It's not sadness, anger, or loneliness. It often includes all of those, but there is more. There is something unique about pulling yourself to…
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ssimkins9 (53)in #community • 8 years ago
Running a Meaningful Contest: Winners and Reflections
Last week I posted my half-way-point update on my Steemit goal. I am trying to stick to an aggressive blogging schedule for 100 days. With that post, I also announced a…
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ssimkins9 (53)in #contest • 8 years ago
Two Ways To Earn Free Crypto Right Now: A Contest and a Free UBI
No airdrops or spammy promotionals here. I know the title is a bit click-baity, but it is 100% accurate. Here are two very simple ways that you can earn some free…
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