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The Kindest Interpretation
Emotional Clarity Sandy Tran 10/28/25 Emotional Clarity Sandy Tran 10/28/25

The Kindest Interpretation

We spend a lot of time trying to read between the lines.

Did they really mean it?

Were they just being polite?

What was that tone?

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What’s Your Status Quo?
Personal Growth, Dating & Relationships Sandy Tran 9/2/25 Personal Growth, Dating & Relationships Sandy Tran 9/2/25

What’s Your Status Quo?

Sometimes, life just happens to us. You hop in your car, maybe put the GPS on, and before you know it, you’re pulling into your parking spot without remembering a single turn you took.

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On Emotional Alignment: What It Means to Be Emotionally in Sync (and Why It Matters)
Dating & Relationships, Personal Growth, Emotional Intelligence Sandy Tran 5/18/25 Dating & Relationships, Personal Growth, Emotional Intelligence Sandy Tran 5/18/25

On Emotional Alignment: What It Means to Be Emotionally in Sync (and Why It Matters)

Have you ever felt close to someone, but emotionally “out of sync”?

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On Emotional Labor: The Quiet Work That Strengthens or Strains Connection
Emotional Clarity, Communication & Connection, Dating & Relationships Sandy Tran 5/11/25 Emotional Clarity, Communication & Connection, Dating & Relationships Sandy Tran 5/11/25

On Emotional Labor: The Quiet Work That Strengthens or Strains Connection

Unfortunately, it’s one of those things you often don’t notice until you’re doing more than your share — or feeling the strain when no one is.

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On Emotional Maturity: What It Is and Why It Matters in Relationships
Emotional Clarity, Dating & Relationships, Personal Growth Sandy Tran 5/4/25 Emotional Clarity, Dating & Relationships, Personal Growth Sandy Tran 5/4/25

On Emotional Maturity: What It Is and Why It Matters in Relationships

Emotional maturity is often misunderstood.

It doesn’t mean being calm all the time or never getting upset.

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The A–Z of First Dates
Dating & Relationships, Confidence & Mindset Sandy Tran 3/30/25 Dating & Relationships, Confidence & Mindset Sandy Tran 3/30/25

The A–Z of First Dates

This first date guide is for anyone who’s never had one, hasn’t had a good one, or hasn’t had one in a while.

Alright, let’s get this out of the way: first dates are awkward.

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Go Slow to Go Fast
Confidence & Mindset, Emotional Intelligence Sandy Tran 3/10/25 Confidence & Mindset, Emotional Intelligence Sandy Tran 3/10/25

Go Slow to Go Fast

We live in a world that glorifies speed, fast results, quick decisions, immediate gratification.

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10 Assumptions That Break Connections
Communication & Connection, Confidence & Mindset Sandy Tran 2/18/25 Communication & Connection, Confidence & Mindset Sandy Tran 2/18/25

10 Assumptions That Break Connections

Assumptions can break connections — whether in dating, friendships, or the workplace.

Discover the most common relationship myths and how to approach connections with curiosity and flexibility.

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The 3 Keys to Building Genuine Connection
Communication & Connection, Emotional Intelligence Sandy Tran 12/18/24 Communication & Connection, Emotional Intelligence Sandy Tran 12/18/24

The 3 Keys to Building Genuine Connection

Have you ever walked away from a conversation feeling truly understood and connected? Those moments of connection don’t happen by accident. Well, sometimes they do, but you can create them by developing three key skills:

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How to Upgrade Your Dating Profile Photos from Meh to Memorable
Online Dating, Communication & Connection Sandy Tran 12/11/24 Online Dating, Communication & Connection Sandy Tran 12/11/24

How to Upgrade Your Dating Profile Photos from Meh to Memorable

Did you know people decide to swipe left or right in under 1 second? Your photos have to stop the scroll — and tell a story.

If your first photo doesn’t make someone pause mid-swipe… it’s not doing its job.

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Why Your Dating Profile Isn’t Getting Matches (And How to Fix It)
Online Dating, Dating & Relationships Sandy Tran 12/2/24 Online Dating, Dating & Relationships Sandy Tran 12/2/24

Why Your Dating Profile Isn’t Getting Matches (And How to Fix It)

Is your dating profile a shiny, polished car with no fuel — great to look at, but not going anywhere? You’re not alone. Many singles struggle to turn profile views into meaningful connections. Let’s figure out why — and how to fix it.

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