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... Read moreāļˆāļēāļāļ›āļĢāļ°āļŠāļšāļāļēāļĢāļ“āđŒāļ•āļĢāļ‡āđƒāļ™āļāļēāļĢāđ€āļĢāļĩāļĒāļ™āđāļĨāļ°āđƒāļŠāđ‰āļ āļēāļĐāļēāļ­āļąāļ‡āļāļĪāļĐ āļžāļšāļ§āđˆāļēāļāļēāļĢāļŠāļ·āđˆāļ­āļŠāļēāļĢāļ„āļ§āļēāļĄāļĢāļđāđ‰āļŠāļķāļāļ”āđ‰āļ§āļĒāļ„āļģāļžāļđāļ”āļ—āļĩāđˆāđ€āļŦāļĄāļēāļ°āļŠāļĄ āļŠāđˆāļ§āļĒāđƒāļŦāđ‰āļœāļđāđ‰āļŸāļąāļ‡āđ€āļ‚āđ‰āļēāđƒāļˆāļˆāļļāļ”āļ›āļĢāļ°āļŠāļ‡āļ„āđŒ āđāļĨāļ°āļ„āļ§āļēāļĄāļŦāļĄāļēāļĒāļ‚āļ­āļ‡āđ€āļĢāļēāļĄāļēāļāļ‚āļķāđ‰āļ™āļĄāļēāļāļāļ§āđˆāļēāļāļēāļĢāđƒāļŠāđ‰āļ„āļģāļ‡āđˆāļēāļĒāđ† āļ—āļąāđˆāļ§āđ„āļ›āļ­āļĒāđˆāļēāļ‡ "I'm lazy" āļ‹āļķāđˆāļ‡āļĄāļąāļāļ–āļđāļāļ•āļĩāļ„āļ§āļēāļĄāđƒāļ™āļ—āļēāļ‡āļĨāļš āđ€āļ§āļĨāļēāļ—āļĩāđˆāļĢāļđāđ‰āļŠāļķāļāđ€āļŦāļ™āļ·āđˆāļ­āļĒāļĨāđ‰āļē āđ„āļĄāđˆāļ­āļĒāļēāļāļ—āļģāļŦāļĨāļēāļĒāļ„āļ™āļĄāļąāļāđƒāļŠāđ‰āļ„āļģāļ§āđˆāļē "āļ‚āļĩāđ‰āđ€āļāļĩāļĒāļˆ" āđāļ•āđˆāļˆāļĢāļīāļ‡āđ† āđāļĨāđ‰āļ§āļŠāļ āļēāļžāļĢāđˆāļēāļ‡āļāļēāļĒāļŦāļĢāļ·āļ­āļˆāļīāļ•āđƒāļˆāļ­āļēāļˆāđ€āļ›āđ‡āļ™āļ•āļąāļ§āļāļģāļŦāļ™āļ”āļ§āđˆāļēāļ—āļģāđ„āļĄāļ–āļķāļ‡āļĢāļđāđ‰āļŠāļķāļāđ€āļŠāđˆāļ™āļ™āļąāđ‰āļ™ āļāļēāļĢāđƒāļŠāđ‰āļ›āļĢāļ°āđ‚āļĒāļ„āļ­āļĒāđˆāļēāļ‡ "I'm tired, not lazy" āļŦāļĢāļ·āļ­ "I'm mentally drained" āļˆāļ°āļŠāđˆāļ§āļĒāđƒāļŦāđ‰āļ„āļ™āļĢāļ­āļšāļ‚āđ‰āļēāļ‡āđ€āļ‚āđ‰āļēāđƒāļˆāļ§āđˆāļēāļ„āļļāļ“āđāļ„āđˆāļ•āđ‰āļ­āļ‡āļāļēāļĢāļžāļąāļāļœāđˆāļ­āļ™ āļŦāļĢāļ·āļ­āļāļģāļĨāļąāļ‡āđ€āļœāļŠāļīāļāļ„āļ§āļēāļĄāđ€āļ„āļĢāļĩāļĒāļ”āļĄāļēāļāļāļ§āđˆāļēāļāļēāļĢāđ„āļĄāđˆāļ‚āļĒāļąāļ™ āļ™āļ­āļāļˆāļēāļāļ™āļĩāđ‰āļ›āļĢāļ°āđ‚āļĒāļ„āļ—āļĩāđˆāļŠāļ­āļ™āļĒāļąāļ‡āļŠāđˆāļ§āļĒāļžāļąāļ’āļ™āļēāļ—āļąāļāļĐāļ°āļāļēāļĢāļžāļđāļ”āļ‚āļ­āļ‡āđ€āļĢāļēāđƒāļŦāđ‰āļ”āļđāļĄāļĩāļ„āļ§āļēāļĄāļĨāļķāļāļ‹āļķāđ‰āļ‡āđāļĨāļ°āļŠāļĄāļˆāļĢāļīāļ‡ āđ€āļŠāđˆāļ™ "I need time to reset" āđ€āļŦāļĄāļēāļ°āļŠāļģāļŦāļĢāļąāļšāđƒāļŠāđ‰āđ€āļ§āļĨāļēāļ—āļĩāđˆāļĢāļđāđ‰āļŠāļķāļāļ•āđ‰āļ­āļ‡āļāļēāļĢāļŠāđˆāļ§āļ‡āđ€āļ§āļĨāļēāļ—āļšāļ—āļ§āļ™āļŦāļĢāļ·āļ­āļŸāļ·āđ‰āļ™āļŸāļđāļŠāļĄāļ­āļ‡ āļŦāļĢāļ·āļ­ "Some days are for resting, not rushing" āļ‹āļķāđˆāļ‡āļŠāđˆāļ§āļĒāļŠāļ·āđˆāļ­āđ„āļ”āđ‰āļ§āđˆāļēāļšāļēāļ‡āļ§āļąāļ™āļ•āđ‰āļ­āļ‡āđ‚āļŸāļāļąāļŠāļ—āļĩāđˆāļāļēāļĢāļ”āļđāđāļĨāļ•āļąāļ§āđ€āļ­āļ‡āļĄāļēāļāļāļ§āđˆāļēāļāļēāļĢāđ€āļĢāđˆāļ‡āļĢāļĩāļš āļ—āļģāđƒāļŦāđ‰āļœāļđāđ‰āļžāļđāļ”āļ”āļđāđ€āļ›āđ‡āļ™āļ„āļ™āļ—āļĩāđˆāļĄāļĩāļ„āļ§āļēāļĄāđ€āļ‚āđ‰āļēāđƒāļˆāļ•āļąāļ§āđ€āļ­āļ‡āđāļĨāļ°āļĄāļĩāļŠāļ•āļī āļāļēāļĢāļāļķāļāđƒāļŠāđ‰āļ›āļĢāļ°āđ‚āļĒāļ„āđ€āļŦāļĨāđˆāļēāļ™āļĩāđ‰āđƒāļ™āļŠāļĩāļ§āļīāļ•āļ›āļĢāļ°āļˆāļģāļ§āļąāļ™ āđ€āļŠāđˆāļ™ āđƒāļ™āļ—āļĩāđˆāļ—āļģāļ‡āļēāļ™ āļŦāļĢāļ·āļ­āļāļąāļšāđ€āļžāļ·āđˆāļ­āļ™ āļˆāļ°āļŠāđˆāļ§āļĒāđ€āļŠāļĢāļīāļĄāļŠāļĢāđ‰āļēāļ‡āļ„āļ§āļēāļĄāļŠāļąāļĄāļžāļąāļ™āļ˜āđŒāļ—āļĩāđˆāļ”āļĩāļ‚āļķāđ‰āļ™ āđ€āļžāļĢāļēāļ°āļ„āļ™āļĢāļ­āļšāļ‚āđ‰āļēāļ‡āļˆāļ°āđ€āļŦāđ‡āļ™āļ–āļķāļ‡āļ„āļ§āļēāļĄāļ•āļąāđ‰āļ‡āđƒāļˆāđāļĨāļ°āļ­āļēāļĢāļĄāļ“āđŒāļ—āļĩāđˆāđāļ—āđ‰āļˆāļĢāļīāļ‡āļ‚āļ­āļ‡āđ€āļĢāļē āļ™āļ­āļāļˆāļēāļāļ™āļĩāđ‰āļĒāļąāļ‡āļŠāđˆāļ§āļĒāļĨāļ”āļ„āļ§āļēāļĄāđ€āļ‚āđ‰āļēāđƒāļˆāļœāļīāļ”āļ—āļĩāđˆāļ­āļēāļˆāđ€āļāļīāļ”āļ‚āļķāđ‰āļ™āđ€āļĄāļ·āđˆāļ­āļ•āļąāļ§āđ€āļĢāļēāļšāļ­āļāđāļ•āđˆāļ„āļģāļ§āđˆāļē "āļ‚āļĩāđ‰āđ€āļāļĩāļĒāļˆ" āļ‹āļķāđˆāļ‡āļ—āļģāđƒāļŦāđ‰āļœāļđāđ‰āļŸāļąāļ‡āļ­āļēāļˆāļĄāļĩāļ āļēāļžāļĨāļąāļāļĐāļ“āđŒāđ„āļĄāđˆāļ”āļĩāļ•āđˆāļ­āđ€āļĢāļē āļĢāļ§āļĄāļ–āļķāļ‡āļāļēāļĢāļāļķāļāļ­āļ­āļāđ€āļŠāļĩāļĒāļ‡āļ•āļēāļĄāļ„āļģāļ­āđˆāļēāļ™āļ—āļĩāđˆāļĄāļĩāđƒāļŦāđ‰āđƒāļ™āđ‚āļžāļŠāļ•āđŒāļ™āļĩāđ‰ āđ€āļ›āđ‡āļ™āļ›āļĢāļ°āđ‚āļĒāļŠāļ™āđŒāļĄāļēāļāļŠāļģāļŦāļĢāļąāļšāļœāļđāđ‰āđ€āļĢāļĩāļĒāļ™āļ āļēāļĐāļēāļ­āļąāļ‡āļāļĪāļĐāļ—āļĩāđˆāđ„āļĄāđˆāđ€āļžāļĩāļĒāļ‡āđāļ„āđˆāļĢāļđāđ‰āļ„āļģāļĻāļąāļžāļ—āđŒ āđāļ•āđˆāļĒāļąāļ‡āļŠāļēāļĄāļēāļĢāļ–āļŠāļ·āđˆāļ­āļŠāļēāļĢāđ„āļ”āđ‰āļ­āļĒāđˆāļēāļ‡āļ–āļđāļāļ•āđ‰āļ­āļ‡āđāļĨāļ°āļĄāļĩāļ™āđ‰āļģāđ€āļŠāļĩāļĒāļ‡āđ€āļŦāļĄāļēāļ°āļŠāļĄ āļ™āļĩāđˆāļ„āļ·āļ­āļāļļāļāđāļˆāļŠāļģāļ„āļąāļāļ—āļĩāđˆāļ—āļģāđƒāļŦāđ‰āļāļēāļĢāļžāļđāļ”āļ āļēāļĐāļēāļ­āļąāļ‡āļāļĪāļĐāļ”āļđāđ€āļ›āđ‡āļ™āļ˜āļĢāļĢāļĄāļŠāļēāļ•āļīāļĄāļēāļāļ‚āļķāđ‰āļ™āđāļĨāļ°āđ€āļ‚āđ‰āļēāļ–āļķāļ‡āļ‡āđˆāļēāļĒāļŠāļģāļŦāļĢāļąāļšāļœāļđāđ‰āļŸāļąāļ‡āļ—āļļāļāļ„āļ™ āļŠāļļāļ”āļ—āđ‰āļēāļĒ āļāļēāļĢāđ€āļ›āļĨāļĩāđˆāļĒāļ™āļ§āļīāļ˜āļĩāļžāļđāļ”āļˆāļēāļāļ„āļģāđ€āļ”āļĩāļĒāļ§āļ—āļĩāđˆāļ­āļēāļˆāļ•āļīāļ”āļĨāļšāđ„āļ›āļŠāļđāđˆāļ›āļĢāļ°āđ‚āļĒāļ„āļ—āļĩāđˆāđāļŠāļ”āļ‡āļ–āļķāļ‡āļŠāļ āļēāļžāļˆāļīāļ•āđƒāļˆāļŦāļĢāļ·āļ­āļŠāļīāđˆāļ‡āļ—āļĩāđˆāđ€āļāļīāļ”āļ‚āļķāđ‰āļ™āļˆāļĢāļīāļ‡ āđ€āļ›āđ‡āļ™āļāļēāļĢāđāļŠāļ”āļ‡āļ„āļ§āļēāļĄāļĢāļąāļšāļœāļīāļ”āļŠāļ­āļšāļ•āđˆāļ­āļ•āļąāļ§āđ€āļ­āļ‡ āđāļĨāļ°āļŠāđˆāļ§āļĒāđ€āļŠāļĢāļīāļĄāļŠāļĢāđ‰āļēāļ‡āļ„āļ§āļēāļĄāļĄāļąāđˆāļ™āđƒāļˆāđƒāļ™āļ āļēāļĐāļēāļ­āļąāļ‡āļāļĪāļĐ āđƒāļŦāđ‰āļāļĨāļēāļĒāđ€āļ›āđ‡āļ™āļœāļđāđ‰āļŠāļ·āđˆāļ­āļŠāļēāļĢāļ—āļĩāđˆāļ”āļĩāđƒāļ™āļ—āļļāļāļŠāļ–āļēāļ™āļāļēāļĢāļ“āđŒāļˆāļĢāļīāļ‡āđ†

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A clear organizer filled with snacks like Sun-Maid raisins and fruit rolls, with text indicating the user deleted the Yuka app and now uses the Bobby Approved app.
A hand holding a 'Fruit BEAR Fruit Rolls' package, alongside a screenshot from the Bobby Approved app showing the product is approved with its simple ingredients listed.
A hand holding 'Albanese Gummi Bears' and a Bobby Approved app screenshot showing the product is 'Not Bobby Approved,' highlighting bad ingredients in red and suggesting healthier alternatives.
The app I’m using insteadðŸ“ē
I was a big fan of the Yuka app, until recently🙅ðŸŧ‍♀ïļðŸ“ĩ In theory it was a great app, scan the barcode & you could easily see if prepackaged foods were good or filled with bad ingredients to help you make better food choices for your kids & family.👏🏞 Unfortunately marketing, brands &
Dania Toddler Mom & UGC

Dania Toddler Mom & UGC

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A pink iPad and iPhone on a white textured background with text "THINGS TO DO ON YOUR PHONE Besides Social Media" and a "Swipe" arrow, introducing phone activities.
An App Store screenshot for "Photo Cleaner: Swipewipe" with text overlays "Clean out photos" and "Get rid of those old unnecessary screenshots and photos to clean out your albums."
An iPhone screen showing app icons and a pop-up to remove an app, with text overlays "Declutter" and "Get rid of those apps you no longer use."
What to do on your phone instead of Social MediaðŸ“ē
These are great things to do during a social media cleanse or just to do daily if you’re tired of the endless scrollingðŸĪģðŸ― #selfcare #phoneideas #Lemon8 #socialmedia #organization #selfimprovement #visionboard #becomingher
Tee💕

Tee💕

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A person lies on the floor next to a cat and exercise equipment, with sunlight streaming through a window. Overlay text reads: "STOP DOING THIS WHEN YOU'RE SAD!".
Two cats rest on a white bed in a dimly lit room. Overlay text advises: "STOP LETTING YOURSELF ROT and start doing the next right thing!".
A person kneels on the floor, head down, in front of a mirror. Overlay text states: "STOP BEING UNKIND TO YOURSELF and start showing yourself love and support.".
STOP doing this when you’re sad! (do this instead)
sometimes we can be our own worst enemies when we’re feeling down. our instincts are usually the exact opposite of what we need! these are 7 things you can do to âœĻactuallyâœĻ make your day better! ➡ïļ stop eating whatever you want and start eating to support your gut health! certain foods hel
carley â—ĄĖˆ

carley â—ĄĖˆ

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Stop Doing Pomodoro and Do This Instead!!
The pomodoro technique is widely known by now, but I think I found something that's even better! It's called the Flowmodoro technique What you do is: - Write down the time when you start studying, let's say its 10:30. - Then study for as long as you can focus for. As soon as you f
CompSkyy

CompSkyy

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A grocery store aisle displaying various sparkling beverages, with text overlay 'Instead of this. Try this! FOR WEIGHTLOSS SWIPE' suggesting healthier drink alternatives for weight loss.
A hand holding a bag of Doritos Nacho Cheese chips, with an overlay of Siete Grain Free Tortilla Chips, Nacho flavored, illustrating a healthier chip swap.
A hand holding Oikos Triple Zero Blended Greek Yogurt (Mixed Berry), with Yoplait Original yogurt below, highlighting Oikos as a high-protein, no-added-sugar yogurt option.
Instead of this.. try thisâ€Ķ for weightloss
Let’s take this weight loss thing one step and one snack at a time lol. Focus on making small changes instead of just cutting off all of your favorites cold turkey. Small lifestyle changes like these lead to great results overtime. There is always a better option or replacement just a few steps dow
Que

Que

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Try this instead ðŸŦķðŸĨ°
Tiff ðŸĐĩâœĻ

Tiff ðŸĐĩâœĻ

18 likes

A split image comparing a 'before' and 'after' photo edit, with text overlayed: 'STOP USING APP FILTERS: USE LIGHTROOM INSTEAD!' and 'GET THAT G7X FEEL WITHOUT BREAKING THE BANK'. Two women are shown, one smiling and one looking away, both embracing.
A 'BEFORE' image of two women embracing, one smiling and one looking away, with dark lighting. The Lemon8 logo and username are in the bottom left corner.
An 'AFTER' image of two women embracing, one smiling and one looking away, showing a brighter, more vibrant edit. Text states 'see how the edit gives canon g7x and i didn't even take it on a G7x!'.
STOP USING APP FILTERS: USE LIGHTROOM INSTEAD OF
STOP USING EDITING APPS 🛑 and starting using Lightroom for ALL your editing needs! You can create any kind of preset you want for freee! Ive spent a month or two perfecting my personalized preset for my digital photosâ€Ķ.l get to have the Canon G7x feel to my photos without actually having
noyem regina ðŸ§ļ

noyem regina ðŸ§ļ

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âœĻFeeling Triggered? ðŸĪŽ SAY THESE |SAVE FOR LATER🗂ïļâœĻ
âœĻ Ever been in a conversation that left you feeling drained, anxious, or overwhelmed? It happens to all of us. But instead of reacting impulsively, which can feel exhilarating and liberating in the moment, having the right words can make ALL THE DIFFERENCE. Some people unfortunately do need to be t
Margarita

Margarita

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Two people and two cats are lying on a bed, with the text 'how to offer COMFORT instead of SOLUTIONS' overlaid. The image also features the Lemon8 logo and username.
A person is shown in a car with the title 'REASONS IT CAN BE HARD TO OFFER COMFORT' and a numbered list of five reasons why offering comfort can be difficult.
A person in a red hat sits in a forest with the text 'LISTENING IS LOVING' and a description about the importance of listening over problem-solving.
how to offer comfort instead of solutions ðŸŦ‚
showing up for the people we love can be hard. and we don’t talk about it enough! we’re rarely taught how to support our loved ones. and even though we really care about them, sometimes learning how to just falls by the wayside. if you’ve ever found yourself struggling to comfort someone you lov
carley â—ĄĖˆ

carley â—ĄĖˆ

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A woman with curly hair sits on a bed, introducing books that help her have a holistic relationship with Jesus, with the text overlay 'Books that help me have a holistic relationship with Jesus'.
A hand holds the book 'Emotionally Healthy Spirituality' by Peter Scazzero, with text describing its focus on emotional health, boundaries, and understanding generational sin.
An open book, 'Captivating,' with text emphasizing God's unique creation of women and how He sees them as daughters, fostering a sense of being loved and liked.
Holistic instead of legalistic ðŸŦĒ
These books helped me see God in everywhere and in everythingâ€Ķ In the way He uniquely made me in my womanhood. In the importance of breaking cycles of habitual sin in my family lines. In combating hustle culture in 2026 as an entrepreneur. He’s not just a God of Sundays but through th
Naya Louis

Naya Louis

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Instead of Thisâ€Ķ We Say This
This is how we study the word in our house. We replace certain words with the original word, translation or true meaning. It really helps put things in perspective. #biblejournaling #yeshua #biblestudy #biblestudynotes #understandingthebible
Dani Faye

Dani Faye

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A woman in plaid pajamas relaxes on a white lounge chair outdoors, reading a book. Overlay text reads: "this is what your feelings are telling you:".
A close-up of a woman with her hair in a messy bun, looking thoughtful, with a red and black plaid blanket. Overlay text: "sadness might be telling me i need to: cry grieve notice care".
A woman with dark hair, wearing a light-colored top, is writing in a notebook. Overlay text: "anger might be telling me i need to: set better boundaries tend to my emotions understand my triggers make a change".
if your feelings could talk, they would say:
if you’re dealing with heavy feelings, you have to remember that emotions are messengers! ✉ïļðŸ“Š a lot of times we tend to see the “negative” ones more as inconveniences âĪĩïļ we don’t want to feel a certain way - so we push it away, minimize it, or criticize ourselves for feeling it in the first plac
carley â—ĄĖˆ

carley â—ĄĖˆ

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Say these insteadâ€Ķ
Say these to reframe negative thoughts to positive ones in situations that cause you to worry: Negative: “This is a disaster waiting to happen.” Positive: “There are potential challenges, but I’ll focus on what I can control and address them step by step.” Negative: “I’m so stressed, I can’t
PattyxBella 👑

PattyxBella 👑

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A child paints a wall with text overlay 'DON'T WHINE is ineffective say this instead SWIPE'. The image introduces a parenting tip about changing how to address whining.
A child in a store holds a birthday card, with text overlay 'Use your normal voice'. This phrase is presented as an effective alternative to 'Don't whine'.
Two children on a couch with text advising parents to tell kids what to do instead of what not to do, using 'Don't whine' and 'Use your normal voice' as examples.
Say this instead of “don’t whine”
The whining phase is SO frustrating and it seems like i would constantly be repeating “don’t whine” throughout the day. Just over and over and over ðŸ˜ĩ‍ðŸ’ŦðŸ˜ĩ‍ðŸ’Ŧ But.. as soon as I started saying “use your normal voice” I noticed the whining got wayyy better. Kids are more prone to listen and chan
Alexis Smith

Alexis Smith

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Instead of 10K Stepsâ€Ķ
Here’s some fun fall/winter workouts to do when the weather starts getting colder, when school and work starts up and you have less time on your hands to walk for hours every day, and need to get in a feel-good exerciseðŸĐ·ðŸðŸ‡ #fitnessinspo #fitnesscoach #fallworkout #homeworkouts #homeworko
Tori

Tori

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I’m Going to Hold Your Hand While I Say Thisâ€ĶðŸĶ
Stop eating store bought ice creamâ€Ķit’s full of preservatives and unhealthy additives. It isn’t healthy for you or your loved ones. Make this instead ðŸĶ Prep the fudge sauce in advance by following these simple steps: Add cream, sugar, salt, and butter to a sauce pan. Mix until it simmers. Re
dailydoseofcrunch

dailydoseofcrunch

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Instead of sugary drinks, try these
I had someone come out on my other post about the struggle of being a juice person. When I say, I felt her 1000% I love me a sweet, but if y’all turn the bottles around and look at the added sugar, you will literally probably fall out. Eating healthy, working out, but still drinking a bunch of high
Que

Que

2006 likes

I Wish I Could Say Out Loud!
There are so many things I don’t say out loud, not because they’re wrong, but because I know how people react when women are honest. I wish I could admit that sometimes I don’t enjoy being strong. That sometimes I want to be left alone instead of being praised for “handling everything.” I wish I
imnothere

imnothere

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Phrases to Use Instead of “Stop Crying”
It’s tough when your toddler is crying over the wrong color cup (again)!! It’s very tempting to just say “please stop crying.” We’ve all done it. But sometimes, switching to gentler phrases can shift the whole moment. These aren’t about being perfect or patient 100% of the time, just having a few g
Life With Eileen

Life With Eileen

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You’re Studying All Wrong... Do This Instead!
âœĻ The SQ3R Method = My New Secret to Smarter Studying Okay but why did no one teach us this sooner?? 💅📚 I just started using the SQ3R method for reading and studying, and it actually helps stuff stick. It stands for: 👀 Survey – glance over the chapter ❓ Question – turn headings into quest
CompSkyy

CompSkyy

32 likes

Writing Instead of Spiraling
Sometimes spiraling isn’t about the problem. It’s about having nowhere for your thoughts to go. This is how I use writing as a grounding tool, not a productivity task. Just a quiet place to put what feels loud. Save this for later ðŸĪ #writingtherapy #gentleroutines #journalingpra
Moonstruck Pages

Moonstruck Pages

11 likes

reset day guide *say by to the lazy days👇🏞
ever feel like you’re having a lazy day, have no energy or motivation, and kinda do nothing then feel guilty at the end of the day? if so try this! I’ve been in that funk and know how easy it is to lay in bed all day and sleep but we all know the feeling that comes with that- instead choose to d
kristinafornof

kristinafornof

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what to say instead of “sorry” at work
you can be apologetic at work without saying sorry all the time! sometimes, i find myself saying sorry when it isn't necessary. don't downplay yourself--especially at work. it's important to be (or appear at least >.<) confident in what you do in order to have a better experien
heein♡⋆˙

heein♡⋆˙

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Say this, not that: work edition!
ðŸ“Ģ Effective communication in professional settings is crucial for fostering understanding, collaboration, and productivity. Here are essential strategies for navigating common workplace interactions with clarity and diplomacy: Giving Feedback: 👍 Say This: ""I noticed that you did X, and
Nikki ðŸ‘ĐðŸŧ‍ðŸ’ŧ

Nikki ðŸ‘ĐðŸŧ‍ðŸ’ŧ

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A split image showing a person's weight loss transformation, with text overlay "INSTEAD OF THIS TRY THIS Weight loss swaps" highlighting the article's theme of healthier alternatives for weight management.
A hand holding a regular family pack of Reese's Miniature Cups next to a smaller bag of Reese's Zero Sugar Miniature Cups, illustrating a snack swap for reduced sugar intake.
A hand holding a box of General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal next to a box of Cascadian Farm Organic Cinnamon Crunch Cereal, demonstrating a healthier cereal alternative.
Instead of this, try thisâ€Ķfor weight loss
Before yall ask, all of these were found at Walmart lol. Instead of what you’d normally get, try a better option instead. You’d be surprised how small changes like this lead to big results over time. Instead of going cold turkey in your favorites, look down the aisle for a better alternatives.
Que

Que

1280 likes

ðŸšŦ Things You Should NEVER Say In a Job Interview
ðŸšŦ Things You Should NEVER Say In a Job Interview Heading into a job interview can be nerve-wracking, but being prepared can help you avoid major mistakes. Remember, it’s not just about the questions you answer, but also about the questions you ask and the comments you make. Here are some phrases t
Pradeep M

Pradeep M

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Hot Take: Skip Greece This Summer, Go Here Instead
Albania might not necessarily be on your bucket list, but it should be! It’s such an underrated country to visit and here are 4 places to add as you plan your trip: 1. Shala River Trip - this place is a dream and a true hidden gem. Take a boat ride from Komani Lake into this paradise and en
Sammy Dacanay

Sammy Dacanay

2083 likes

A student's desk with a notebook displaying anatomy notes, colorful pens, a water bottle, and an overlay of a stressed student, with text reading "Why Cramming Doesn't Work From a 4.0 Student."
A notebook with handwritten notes and a pink highlighter, overlaid with text explaining why cramming fails: it leads to quick forgetting, cognitive overload, lacks deep understanding, and creates stress and fatigue.
A desk with a laptop, textbook, and notebook, featuring text that promotes spaced repetition by explaining its benefits: strengthening neural connections, reducing forgetting, and encouraging active learning.
Try this THIS instead of Cramming or All Nighters
I used to be the ultimate crammer.📚ðŸ˜ĩ‍ðŸ’Ŧ I’d convince myself that one night of intense studying would be enough to ace my exams. Spoiler alert: it wasn’t. I’d barely remember anything after the test, and the stress? Off the charts. Then I discovered spaced repetition.âģâœĻ Instead of stuffing everyth
Stella Studies

Stella Studies

70 likes

A white background image displaying a list of 23 vocabulary upgrades, replacing phrases like 'Very calm' with 'Serene' and 'Very ugly' with 'Hideous'. The list provides stronger alternatives to words modified by 'very', aiming to enhance language precision. A '1/4' indicator suggests it's the first in a series, and a faint 'lemon8' watermark is visible.
Upgrade Your Vocabulary: Say Goodbye to ‘Very’ 🔑â„đïļâއïļ
Stop overusing ‘very’ and elevate your language with these more specific words! Each term adds depth and clarity to your communication. Swipe to see how you can replace ‘very’ with stronger, more precise alternatives. Breakdown: 1. Very Calm → Serene Meaning: Deeply peaceful and untroubled.
RoadToRiches

RoadToRiches

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Instead of saying “you’re okay.” âĪïļâ€ðŸĐđ
Here’s what I say instead âĢïļ #parenting #motherhood #baby #toddler #mom
Motherhood And Montessori

Motherhood And Montessori

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I STOPPED TRYING TO BE A BETTER MOMâ€Ķ i do these 5 things instead!
i used to think being a better mom meant being more patient, more organized, more on top of EVERYTHING. fast forward 3 years? i’m a mom of 2 boys, and now i just try to be realistic, calm, supported, and centered in my day to day life. these 5 things have truly saved my motherhood journey more t
ASHLEY YANIZ

ASHLEY YANIZ

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ðŸ§ĄWe Don’t say the A****ty WordðŸĪðŸ§Ąâœïļâ€Ļ
PRAY 🙏 ✝ïļ INSTEAD ðŸ§ĄðŸĪ #findgod🙏🏞📖 #Only1AliJðŸ–Ī
Only1AliJðŸ–Ī

Only1AliJðŸ–Ī

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what Us cancer patients want to say
When you ask someone with cancer "how they are" this is what we would like to say, but instead usually just say "Im ok" #cancer #cancerpatient #howareyou
💕 Ailsa_Wales 💕

💕 Ailsa_Wales 💕

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Tired of saying I love you? Say this instead
There are many ways to tell a person that you love them without saying those three words. Here are some examples: 1. You light up every room you enter - makes your partner feel special and radiate positive energy. 2. I will always be your biggest advocate - shows your partner that you support th
Joelle Chan

Joelle Chan

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Life, They Say
Life sometimes can rob you of love, they say. Life sometimes can take away the smile on your face, they say. Life is too hard—just get away. Keep going and don’t look back, they said. Shower your feelings, they said. Turn them into opaque colors. Hide them so you won’t see them. Blind yours
The Woman on Fire ðŸ”Ĩ

The Woman on Fire ðŸ”Ĩ

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Forget Takeout! Try This Beef Fried Rice Instead
Skip the takeout and dig into my homemade Beef Fried Rice – a comforting twist on a classic. It’s all about enjoying a simple, hearty meal that tastes like home. 🍚ðŸĨĐ Here's how I make it. 👇 📌But first, LIKE, SHARE, and SAVE this recipe for later! ☑ïļ INGREDIENTS: - 1 lb beef - 1 small
Ko-Ko Owirodu

Ko-Ko Owirodu

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