First I would like to take this opportunity to wish each and every one of you a very happy new year, and much luck with your pursuits during this year to come.  For me, this past year has been filled with many, many triumphs and learning...
Topics: New Year, Personal Progress, Resolutions, Setting Goals

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Over the last few months, I have hit a point where my improvement has all but stagnated.  For a while I was doing so well removing my irrational fears, learning to socialize better, and building my confidence until I finally hit a brick wall. ..
Topics: Personal Progress, Social Anxiety

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A few days ago, I received a text message from a friend of mine saying “I’m sick of these games! Why do all girls play games!?” Upon receiving this, I took a few minutes to contemplate my response and responded “Have you taken the time to...
Topics: communication, Dating, games, incongruence, insecurity, Learning, non-verbal

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Tonight was Halloween.  When the day started, I had no intention of having anything to write about tonight, nor did I expect to learn or notice the things that I did.  Instead, I expected to have a Halloween just like every other I have had...
Topics: halloween, Personal Progress, systematic desensitization

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“The only constant thing in life is change”I have no idea where this quote came from, but I have read, and heard this many, many times over the past few months.  Whomever originally said this definitely had a point and is a complete genius in my.
Topics: Change

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