Kimberly Warner

Jan 7, 2025 | alisakennedyjones.substack.com | Kimberly Warner |Alisa Jones

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Dec 10, 2024 | christinewolf.substack.com | Christine Wolf |Maggie Smith |Kimberly Warner

Once upon a time, the term "Growth Mindset" was everywhere. It was the buzzword for people striving to better themselves, whether through learning, evolving, or overcoming obstacles. But like many trends in personal development, it feels like we’ve outgrown the term itself. Now, I find myself leaning on a phrase that better captures my approach to success on Substack: Ascension Outlook (AO). It’s not just about growth—it's about rising steadily, step by step, toward something meaningful.

Oct 10, 2024 | christinewolf.substack.com | Christine Wolf |Kimberly Warner

One night in my early 40s, I woke with a sudden, stabbing pain that tore through my face and ear. The pain was so unfamiliar that I went straight to the mirror, looking for signs of swelling… or a bruise… or even torn skin, but … nothing. The pain felt like an ice pick repeatedly stabbing my cheek, the back of my throat, and my ear. If I touched my skin, I felt like I was being electrocuted. Why was this happening? What had I done to cause this pain? How could I stop it? I had no answers.