Author: kylabenson

Hello everyone! My name is Kyla, I am an Oregon native. If I am not busy planning my next traveling adventure or at least daydreaming about it, I like to spend the remaining of my time exploring everything that the PNW has to offer!
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Narcissism: An Overlooked Epidemic of Our Time 🪞🤳🏼

“Narcissism” – might just be the buzzword of the decade. This word gets thrown around all the time as sort of a catch all term for someone who is self-involved and overconfident in themselves. Narcissism is becoming more prevalent, thanks to social media that provides constant self-promotion and instant validation through likes, comments, and followers. It encourages people to cultivate a “perfect” image all while rewarding grandiosity and self-centered behavior, which can lead to increased narcissistic traits. But narcissism goes much further than that girl we all know posting her Instagram selfies on the daily. Psychologists say narcissistic personality disorder is more than just overconfidence–it can ultimately lead to reduced empathy over time, toxic environments, and emotional abuse.

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3 Reasons to Drink Lemon Water Every Morning 🍋

For those that know me, know that I am a big believer in drinking lemon water every single morning on an empty stomach. I try to drink up to two 16-ounce glasses of water (with half a lemon squeezed into each) just after waking up, then give my liver at least a half an hour to clean up before eating breakfast. Why you ask? Keep reading to find out…

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