Journaling Idea - On Necessity.

Thinking about the next week or so, could you postpone an important task for a week?

What about a month? When you think of things you could cut out, is it easier to choose objects or obligations?

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Natalia Łobodzińska

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Apr 20, 2023

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Natalia Łobodzińska

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Natalia oversees all content inside the Stoic app — from guided journals to daily prompts. She works closely with therapists and writers to make sure every word helps users reflect and grow. She also manages translations to keep the experience thoughtful and consistent across languages.

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