Let’s start this one with a disclaimer: I love my family. In fact, I’ve often been told how remarkable it is that all 6 of us stay so close despite the age, gender, and mile […]
Day: March 27, 2020
How to Coach Yourself Through a Workout
Harnessing your mind to overcome any challenge is difficult, but it becomes especially difficult when faced with physical discomfort. After years of being an athlete, I still have days where my body just can’t seem […]
On Therapy
I almost feel obligated to write this, perhaps as a sort of penance for the attitude I once held. Not even three years ago, I was fully on board the therapy stigma train–albeit not consciously. […]
WFH without the WTF: My Favorite Working from Home Hacks
Working from home is a classic blessing in disguise. For many, the flexibility to forego a morning commute and office cubicle in favor of working from the comfort of home is extremely desirable. For others, […]
I have Imposter Syndrome about My Relationship
As I write this, I am sitting next to my handsome, accomplished, and unconditionally loving boyfriend; the guy I dreamed about and never thought I’d find. That’s not to say our relationship has been perfect, […]
To My Future – Manager Self
Dear Future Self, It is all too easy to forget, once you’ve arrived where you want to be, the emotions along the way. Today I’m writing to remind you of the things you cannot afford […]
Why I Love Churches Even Though I’m Not Religious
I was raised by parents of two different faiths. How did that work? Let’s just say it was hardly the first time my parents would disagree on something, or that I would be exposed to […]
The Dichotomy of the Privacy Era
Now, more than ever, the world is obsessed with privacy. Don’t believe me? In 2018, Europe passed a brand new policy policy regarding the collection of online data that triggered companies to spend millions of […]
I had a hard time putting down my phone to start this blog.
Really, I did. It’s embarrassing to admit, and I generally consider myself good at knowing where to draw the line with social media use, but what I didn’t consider was the subconscious effects that occur […]