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Posts by Laura-Schwecherl

Laura is the Growth Director at Greatist.com, a health and fitness media startup inspiring the world to be healthier and happier. Her other loves include running marathons, reading about African cultures, and searching for the perfect bloody mary. Follow her on Twitter at @lschwech or check out her blog at  Camping Out In America.

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Stop Seeking and Start Finding: Create a Near-Perfect Life

“What could I say to you that would be of value, except that perhaps you seek too much, that as a result of your seeking you cannot find.” ~Herman Hesse

I have a confession: I hate slowing down. When I finally let myself stop—being alone with my thoughts, vulnerable and open to the world—I become afraid.

I have another confession: There was a specific time in my life when went through a painful and scary situation. It broke me. And the only way I knew how to cope with my shattered self was to avoid my problems.

Simply put: