The educational system in the US has a very particular goal and, as misleading as the tittle may be, the goal is not to educate. The goal is to create and categorize the work force, Rockefeller, the founder of the Board of Education said it himself. Many of us are not even remotely aware of how this impacts the humanity, livelihood and future of our children. Further the less, how this system aids in subjecting all of our existences to nothing more than worker and consumer. Follow us on...
Many worship their egos as the most important thing in their lives and don't even realize it, and at what cost?Follow us onInsta: @PerrfectionPondersTwitter: @PotatoesPonder
For those who feel as though they can't do it anymore, this is my last resort. The prospective may help even if you aren't in that position.Follow us onInsta: @PerrfectionPondersTwitter: @PotatoesPonder
From a young age we are often taught that love is meant to be possessive and competitive. A parent must have a favorite child. It’s normal to feel jealous when our best friends make new friends. Even to feel abandoned and neglected when our partners spend time with their other loved ones or indulging in their personal passions. I remember filling out a questionnaire on a dating app in my college years. One of the questions were something along the lines of “is jealousy important...
Confidence can be the difference between a life of happiness and a life of anxiety. Create small, achievable goals for yourself that can lead to greater successes and truly bask in every accomplishment. Anything from saving a few hundred dollars to waking up early in time to make breakfast. Don't dwell on things that are out of your control but instead focus that energy on what you can control. Acknowledge every failure and every rejection as a step in the right direction, they are proof that...
Honesty is actually a lot more controversial than many of us would think it to be. Potentially due to its possible repercussions or the seemingly simplistic nature of a white lie but what do we find when we dive deeper into the reality of lies, honesty, and trust? What do we sacrifice, what do we gain?Follow us onInsta: @PerrfectionPondersTwitter: @PotatoesPonder
Hello hello! Today we talk about a concept with divergent meanings. I find that developing a better understanding for respect and actively choosing to cultivate a healthy, positive or even neutral connotation for it, could lead to more happiness. Follow us onInsta: @PerrfectionPondersTwitter: @PotatoesPonder
Confrontation should not be feared. Conflict is an unavoidable part of life and although it might not seem so, confrontation is often a tool for growth and education. Approached with the right mindset, confrontation can be as easy as any other conversation. It may take some practice and a lot of work unlearning some old habits but trust, if peaceful and plentiful relationships are what you seek, it is worth it.Follow us onInsta: @PerrfectionPondersTwitter: @PotatoesPonder
How exactly do we deal with loss? Are we doing ourselves a disservice by avoiding loss? Can we be grateful for what we had without overdoing it's stay?Follow us onInsta: @PerrfectionPondersTwitter: @PotatoesPonder
Once again, an interesting topic for feelings of discomfort. When we address why exactly we feel uncomfortable, it is much easier to address the situations that generate discomfort. Often, discomfort stems from the lack there of a positive desire, have that be pride, dignity, validation, respect, understanding and so on.Follow us onInsta: @PerrfectionPondersTwitter: @PotatoesPonder
This week we continue the uncomfortable emotions series with pride. I know, not necessarily the first thing you think of when it comes to uncomfortable emotions and typically a great feeling but, let’s explore how it could very well be the catalyst.Follow us onInsta: @PerrfectionPondersTwitter: @PotatoesPonder
In this episode we start the conversation on uncomfortable emotions, the ones society fails to teach us how to manage. We begin by diving into two relatable experiences of rejection and failure. We validate the resulting emotions then explore different ways to manage them and the effects of our actions.Follow us onInsta: @PerrfectionPondersTwitter: @PotatoesPonder
Welcome! This is the intro to what Perrfection (not a typo lol) Ponders is all about. In essence, it’s really just a my thoughts on life, but then again, so much more. After being highly requested by best friends and strangers a like, it’s finally here. I hope this space could serve to encourage thought and self development. I’m happy to have you!Follow us onInsta: @PerrfectionPondersTwitter: @PotatoesPonder