Tyla Grant

Perfectionism is a self-destructive and addictive belief system that fuels this primary thought: If I look perfect, live perfect, work perfect, and do everything perfectly, I can avoid or minimize the painful feelings of shame, judgment, and blame. Perfectionism is self-destructive simply because there is no such thing as perfect. Perfection is an

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There’s no single correct way to structure a personal essay, but most successful essays follow some basic patterns:

• Thematic structure : Group your reflections around a central theme or idea. This could be a lesson learned, a personal revelation, or a recurring motif from your life.


• Chronological structure : A common structure is to tell your story

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The beauty of personal reflection lies in its authenticity. Don’t worry if your experiences feel “too small” or “too ordinary” to share. The personal essay thrives on detail, emotion, and truth. So, focus on what feels real to you, not what you think others expect.

I feel like social media is a party drug that we all started taking 10, 15 years ago in big doses. It was like, this is so fun. And now we're all addicted to it, and no one's getting high off it anymore. It's just maintenance.