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Blake Bakkila

Blake Bakkila has been writing about everything from pop culture to lifestyle products for more than eight years. Her work has appeared on Sunset.com, ArchitecturalDigest.com, GoodHousekeeping.com, WhattoExpect.com, Health.com, and in the print and digital versions of Real Simple and People.

Blake Bakkila's Articles (16)

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Mindset

37 Inspiring Mindfulness Quotes That’ll Help You Tune In

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Mindset

88 Encouraging Quotes and Phrases That’ll Lift You up In Any Situation

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Mindset

12 Tips for Calming Nerves and Finding Your Cool, According to the Pros

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Mental Health

17 Actually Easy Self-Care Ideas to Nourish Your Body and Mind

In this image for an article about whether or not you should exercise when you're sick, a woman is blowing her nose into a tissue while she stands outside on a sports court of some kind.

Health

Should You Work Out When You’re Sick? Here’s How to Decide, According to Doctors

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Mindset

10 Practical Ways to Be More Productive, According to Industry Pros