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Xiara F.
7 days ago3 min read
Public Health News: How I Stay Informed and Balanced.
As an avid public health girlie , staying informed about the latest public health news isn’t just a habit—it’s essential. With recent...
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Xiara F.
Dec 30, 20245 min read
10 Reasons Why I'm Grateful For A Year That Tested Me.
In this end-of-year reflection, I share my journey through the triumphs and transitions of 2024—a year I’ve come to call “The Year of...
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Xiara F.
Dec 5, 20243 min read
Elevate Your Home Office with These WFH Essentials.
As a dedicated Work From Home (WFH) enthusiast, I know firsthand the importance of crafting a workspace that blends productivity with...
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Xiara F.
Sep 22, 20244 min read
3 Lessons Learned While in My Post-Grad Season.
The infamous post-grad life - a season of new beginnings, endless opportunities, and/or the unfortunate unknown. After posting my likes...
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Xiara F.
Aug 11, 20246 min read
8 Things That I'm Doing to Prepare for Chapter 28.
In my doctor era. Wifey era. Content creator era. The list goes on.... Chapter 27 has definitely been a journey for me as I've embraced...
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Xiara F.
Aug 5, 20246 min read
10 Public Health Fall Internships That You Should Know.
Hi, my fellow public health girlies! As someone who's been in school for 10 years (Bachelors, Masters, and now Doctorate), participating...
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Xiara F.
Jul 28, 20247 min read
Crying in the Waiting Room.
An essential guidebook to navigating new seasons + pushing faith pass frustration. Girl, where have you been? Well, friends... As the...
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Xiara F.
Feb 1, 20216 min read
5 Essentials that I've Learned from Blogging.
Happy One Year Anniversary, friends!!! What a joyous occasion it is to know that we are celebrating our fabulous wellness community known...
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Xiara F.
Jun 15, 20209 min read
Make That Move: Getting comfortable with being uncomfortable.
A collaboration blog featuring The Blog of Growth. I believe that we're entering into a season of preparation for new opportunities....
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Xiara F.
May 16, 20203 min read
Needed Adjustments.
If you follow my personal Instagram account (@xo_xiara), then you'll note my recent Xi's Vulnerable Moment. When I started this blog a...
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Xiara F.
Apr 18, 20209 min read
Zip Code Privilege: Existing in Environmental Racism.
A discussion that raises awareness of environmental racism and its effects on communities of color. In the latest news regarding...
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Xiara F.
Mar 21, 20206 min read
Don't Cancel 2020.
Learning to speak positivity into your life even during a storm. Throughout the past few weeks we have literally endured a pandemic that...
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Xiara F.
Mar 7, 20205 min read
Who's In Your Corner?
Evaluating your support system and the need for you to support others. Can you name at least 5 people who have your back or best interest...
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Xiara F.
Feb 29, 20207 min read
Long Distance Relationships: Is It Really Worth It?
In this day and age, long-distance relationships are more common than you think. With access to phones, video messaging systems as well...
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Xiara F.
Feb 8, 20206 min read
Imagine, Peace.
The journey of letting go and letting God. Sometimes life can throw us for a whirlwind. Things that we thought that we had control over...
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Xiara F.
Feb 1, 20209 min read
First of All, I'm Not Supposed to Be Here...
The power of self-doubt. We have all been there. Whether you would like to admit it or not, we all have struggled with something in our...
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