<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Emilyhellman.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Emilyhellman]]></description><link>https://www.emilyhellman.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 15:52:28 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.emilyhellman.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Stop Looking for the Perfect Message]]></title><description><![CDATA[Why overthinking texts hurts your chances far more than saying anything. Every man has been there. You've met someone you genuinely like. Now you're staring at your phone, rewriting the same text message for the tenth time. Should it be funny? Should it be confident? Should it be longer? Should you wait another hour before sending it? The longer you think, the more pressure you create—and the more likely you are to say something that doesn't sound like you at all. Ironically, the problem...]]></description><link>https://www.emilyhellman.com/post/exploring-emily-hellman-s-influence-in-modern-design</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a4e86087e39c02d63680d2c</guid><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 17:16:56 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/09da29_3bc3f2554d46468fb346f286eb6772b3~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>em4132</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Men Fail on First Dates]]></title><description><![CDATA[Most first dates don't fail because of chemistry. They fail because of uncertainty. There is a common misconception that first dates succeed or fail based on attraction alone. While attraction certainly matters, it is rarely the deciding factor. More often than not, first dates go wrong because one or both people begin making decisions based on uncertainty instead of confidence. They overthink. They second-guess. They try too hard. Or they stop being themselves in an effort to make a good...]]></description><link>https://www.emilyhellman.com/post/discover-emily-hellman-s-creative-contributions-to-art</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a4e85fd7e39c02d63680d1d</guid><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 17:16:45 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/09da29_d5a534011a0e4fadb6a50a84ca224313~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>em4132</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Confidence Myth: Why Confidence Comes After Action]]></title><description><![CDATA[Most people believe confidence comes first. The truth is, confidence is built by taking action—not waiting until you feel ready. Every successful relationship begins with one uncomfortable moment. Introducing yourself. Sending the first message. Asking someone on a date. Making the first move. Yet countless people wait because they're hoping confidence will suddenly appear. It won't. Confidence isn't something you're given. It's something you earn. The biggest mistake people make People often...]]></description><link>https://www.emilyhellman.com/post/behind-the-scenes-of-emily-hellman-s-artistic-journey</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a4e85fc7e39c02d63680d1a</guid><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 17:16:44 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/09da29_c919597ee21d4af8969b8c99e006ce26~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>em4132</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>