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Why I Stopped Treating Social Media Like an Online Diary Aug 21, 2023

It’s been over a year since I stopped treating social media like a digital diary. Here’s what has happened…

 

1. I’m more clear on my messaging and my focus.

 

This was a big struggle for me for years. I started my Instagram profile back in 2012 after I almost died from cystic fibrosis. It truly...

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What They Don’t Tell You About Being a People-Pleaser Mar 17, 2023

 

I never saw myself as a People-Pleaser…

I had determination and strong opinions about how to do things. And I went after my dreams no matter what. But when I read the definition of a people-pleaser from WebMD, I saw it.

WeMD describes a people-pleaser this way:

“People-pleasers tend to do any...

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Your Brokenness Tells a Story it's Time to Embrace it Oct 28, 2022

Today I want to talk to you about Brokenness. At RAYMA Team, we believe an authentic leader embraces brokenness. They understand the cracks, broken pieces, and scars tell a story. Your story. Your brokenness tells a story it's time to embrace it.

If we've never met before, I'm Raychel Perman and I'...

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Are Your Insecurities Leading You? Apr 22, 2022

There’s a difference between your insecurities leading you and you leading authentically and vulnerably sharing your insecurities.

 

When your insecurities are leading you, you will experience things like:

❌ Being easily offended
❌ Judging others
❌ Being guarded, stiff, and stuffy
❌ Imposter syndrome
❌...

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What To Do With Imposter Syndrome Mar 25, 2022

Tell me if this sounds like you:

  • You constantly doubt your skills and abilities.
  • You often downplay your accomplishments.
  • You fear that someday you will be outed as a fraud.

If you said yes to one or more of those statements... you may have imposter syndrome.  While not an actual mental heal...

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30 Lessons Learned in My 30's Dec 04, 2021

Dear hopeful 30 year-old Mandy,

Right now you are excited about publishing your very first book. You’ve got BIG dreams for the future and you truly believe you are healed of Cystic Fibrosis. But in just a few months, it’s going to get dark. And you’re going to lose hope. So here’s some words of wisdo...

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Will the Real You Please Stand Up? Here's Some Simple Tips to Be More Authentic Sep 05, 2019

Authenticity is being true to your own unique self. It’s a genuineness that shines through and attracts others. Discovering who you are will make you a confident decision maker and trustworthy leader. Will the real you please stand up? Because we need you.

Our September/October focus in the EMERGE ...

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