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The Journals

Hello, I see you’ve stumbled upon the musings hidden deep in the clandestine shadows…

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Okay, okay — I’m going to drop my weirdo act now.

I’m here to be super real and honest with you while incorporating my glorious sense of humour wherever I deem fit. This is really just a chat/ramble from me to you. I’m hoping I can save you the mistakes I made or at least help you feel less alone in yours.

Here you will find my journal-like philosophies or advice about love, heartbreak, healing, happiness, culture, and all the woes and wonders that exist within this human experience called life.

Healing, Self-love Alexa Michaels Healing, Self-love Alexa Michaels

Why Your Dumb New Year’s Resolutions Never Last (and why mine WILL)

It’s evident that everyone — even the New Year’s resolution naysayers (me) — feels this overwhelming pressure to stir up a resolution by the time the clock strikes 12 on Jan 1st. It’s become a global tradition and we almost feel like a failure if we don’t have a goal in mind. So why is it that by mid-February, 80% of New Year’s resolutions have failed?

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