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Choosing Is Better Than Waiting to Be Chosen

“The world doesn’t give you things, you take things.”

4 min readSep 13, 2022

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An Injustice!

Are You Outgrowing Them or Is It Just Social Anhedonia?

The social aspect of depression that no one talks about

4 min readAug 10, 2022

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You Are Allowed to Outgrow Past Versions of Yourself

A gentle reminder to not let anybody convince you otherwise

4 min readAug 2, 2022

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Hello, Love

Read This If You Find Yourself Waiting for a Text Back

You’re simply just not busy enough.

4 min readAug 2, 2023

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The Orange Journal

Saying Yes to One Thing Is Saying No to Another

You can’t have it all — at least, not at the same time

4 min readMay 23, 2023

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Saying Yes to One Thing Is Saying No to Another

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Modern Women

Here’s Why Physical Attractiveness Is the Least Impressive Thing You Could Ever Achieve

You are here for far more valuable things

4 min readJan 7, 2023

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The Orange Journal

In the New Year, Allow Yourself to Make an Identity Switch

Pick the identity that makes your soul sing.

4 min readDec 31, 2022

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In the New Year, Allow Yourself to Make an Identity Switch

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The 3 Ultimate Keys to Living a ‘Perfectly Happy’ Life

Visualise, affirm, and keep a gratitude journal. Repeat.

6 min readOct 26, 2022

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The Orange Journal

Start Acting on Character and Less on Feelings

Your feelings aren’t to be trusted

4 min readOct 12, 2022

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The Orange Journal

Stop Focusing on the Way Your Life Looks and Start Focusing on How It Feels

“We are a sad generation with happy pictures.”

4 min readOct 5, 2022

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Nolwazi Sangweni

Nolwazi Sangweni

Essayist for the 20-something covering mindfulness, self-growth, and mental health. For collaborations, e-mail: nlwzsangweni@gmail.com.

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