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Stopped, Not Stuck
I read a post a few weeks back that said, “You are not stuck. You just stopped,” and I felt that. I recently reached a major milestone in my

Nellie Philius
Apr 3, 20244 min read


The Prison of Perfection
Not to be dramatic, but perfectionism might be ruining your life because it has definitely tried to ruin mine. A few weeks ago, I

Nellie Philius
Jul 31, 20233 min read


Laying Down Idols
My vision for Pure Gold Notes was a platform for honest storytelling that encourages someone to keep showing up, keep choosing purpose, and

Nellie Philius
Feb 28, 20233 min read


The Reset
reset [rē-ˈset] verb to set, adjust, or fix in a new or different way I feel like I’ve been on autopilot lately. Wake up, work, study,...

Nellie Philius
Oct 21, 20223 min read


Push Past the Fear
Last week, I went on a much-needed vacation with my sister. I am incredibly grateful for the time I got to reflect and reset, but I am...

Nellie Philius
Aug 12, 20224 min read


Start Before You Feel Ready
“I don’t feel ready.” Whether it’s the fear of failure, the persistent dysfunction around us or the pressure to live up to the identities...

Nellie Philius
Jul 14, 20224 min read
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