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Hi I'm noorah Kareem
The early riser, creative thinker, doodle addict and post-it notes enthusiast behind the blog!
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Noorah Kareem
Dec 28, 20202 min read
Does Doing The Right Thing Mean No Pain?
Yesterday, I opened my inbox to this question: “Noorah, how does one know they are on the right track? Do you feel joy and at peace? Or...
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Noorah Kareem
Jul 3, 20204 min read
Are You Holding Things Too Tightly?
Sometimes in life, we hold things too closely. Maybe it's someone in our life that we hold on to a little too tightly afraid of what...
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Noorah Kareem
Jun 12, 20204 min read
Why Is it So Hard For Us To Accept Ourselves (And Others?)
A few days ago, I got a comment that said: "I can't believe racism still exists!" and it got me thinking why is it hard for us to accept...
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Noorah Kareem
Apr 28, 20202 min read
Your Spouse Isn't The Enemy
Sometimes when I'm having a fight with my husband (even if it's just in my head) I get all defensive, and I want to put my hands on my...
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Noorah Kareem
Apr 18, 20204 min read
My Favorite 10 Self Development Books
Self-development isn't always an easy journey. If it didn't take time, work, and energy, it wouldn't have been a form of...
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Noorah Kareem
Apr 13, 20192 min read
I Used To Talk Really Fast
"Noorah, I just found your podcast channel and I LOVE LOVE LOVE it! it spoke to me on so many levels ❤️😍😍😍" When I was a kid, I used...
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Noorah Kareem
Jan 1, 20193 min read
The Truth About Finding Yourself
'You can have it all, just not all at the same time.' - Betty Friedan Every level, stage, person that comes into your life will come with...
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Noorah Kareem
Dec 19, 20182 min read
Thoughts On “Gifts That Scare Us...”
Since I was a kid, the ability to understand and see things from the inside out used to scare me. I think one of the gifts that God gave...
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Noorah Kareem
Nov 11, 20181 min read
If I Only Knew Why, Then I'd Be ____.
Sometimes in life, we may feel like “If I could only see the bigger picture, then I’d understand... I'd be okay..." Or “If I only knew...
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Noorah Kareem
Oct 25, 20181 min read
3 Unexpected Things I Learned About Success
"Oh man we're moving?!" When.. ⇢ I got married I had to revise what "success" meant to me. When.. ⇢ We relocated to a different country,...
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Noorah Kareem
Sep 27, 20181 min read
Art Gives Us A Picture Of The Subconscious Mind
I recently gave a talk on "Art As A Reflection Of Self" in Alkhobar, Saudi Arabia, where I got a few interesting questions. Some people...
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Noorah Kareem
Sep 17, 20182 min read
Boost Your Self-Confidence
Being confident doesn't mean "I don't have any weaknesses" or "I'm good at everything". Being confident means being able to see yourself...
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Noorah Kareem
Jul 15, 20183 min read
Four Things You Need To Know About People Under Stress
I want you to think of your personality type as your strength. If you're a ESTP, some of your strengths as a senser (S) is being able to...
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Noorah Kareem
Jun 24, 20181 min read
"Uh-Oh He's Stressed Again"- Here's What's Going On
I used to work for someone that was very creative, intuitive and always could think outside the box. We were trying to bring an...
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Noorah Kareem
Jun 23, 20182 min read
I'm A Personal Brand Coach And Here's What I Hate About It
Let's start with the part that I love, being a quiet introvert who liked brainstorming and connecting dots; words didn't come easily to...
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Noorah Kareem
May 16, 20181 min read
What Does Your Personality Type Say About You?
Are you right handed or left handed? Weird question right? Here's the thing, helping people uncover their personality types is just like...
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Noorah Kareem
Mar 21, 20182 min read
Are You Putting Away Important Parts Of You?
“What parts of you are you putting away?” A few days ago, I was sitting on my couch reading a book with a warm cup of coffee in my hand...
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Noorah Kareem
Feb 7, 20181 min read
How To Get Out Of The Loop
Self-disappointment is a real thing. And it's one of the hardest feelings one can have. Over and over again, I see people get stuck...
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Noorah Kareem
Jan 3, 20181 min read
Your One Word Strategy | One Word That Can Help You Achieve Your Goals
Because 10 goals can be hard to remember and one word will stick! A couple years ago, I read this book called: One Word That Will Change...
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Noorah Kareem
Dec 6, 20171 min read
Why The Moments That Break Us Can Bring Us Life
Trust beyond pain Some months ago, I was faced with a choice and was scared to make the choice that I believed I was meant to make out of...
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