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One Word You Should Stop Using Today

"I've wanted to be a dad for as long as I remember, but I'm not sure I ever will be, since I'm 36 and I'm still single." "Can I make one suggestion about what you just said to me?" my friend asked. "Sure." "Leave out the word still. You're judging what is, as if it's wrong. When you say you're "still single," it's as if you should've found a partner already. As if you should've done something differently. You're single. It's what is. For whatever reason, it's what's meant to be." Mind. Blown. How often do we use STILL to judge ourselves? "I've been working out at Mark Fisher Fitness for 6 months and I STILL don't  have 6 pack abs." "I've been taking ballet for 3 years and I STILL can't do a pirouette." " I STILL can't resist the sweets they keep stocked in the office." "I've been on 139 auditions and I STILL haven't boo