Published in DataDrivenInvestor·Sep 29, 2020How I Used Self-Determination Theory to Get MotivatedMy new outlook on being motivated and doing hard stuff. Earlier this year, I was confronted with my smartphone addiction. Though I couldn’t prove the two were related, I also noticed my shrinking attention span, lack of motivation, and putting off harder stuff to do more pleasurable activities. Writing something…Motivation6 min read
Jul 7, 2020How to Become a 31-Year-Old with A College Degree and No Idea What You’re DoingI value passion and purpose so much, so why don’t I have it? — I thought by my age that I would be successful, financially stable, and working a fulfilling job in a career I loved. I dreamed of this as a child and teenager because that’s what adults do — they become successful and financially stable. I didn’t have any idea what my…Purpose13 min read
May 25, 2020My New Doctrine for Smashing PerfectionismI’m a recovering perfectionist. That’s a harsh term, and maybe you’re averse to using it, if you identify with the definition. …Self Improvement5 min read
Published in The Post-Grad Survival Guide·May 15, 2020How Micro-Accomplishments Made Me Feel Better on a Bad DayI had a bad day recently. Not just any bad day. A bad day caused by massive insomnia from the night before. When I’m sleep deprived, I’m irritable, prone to depressed moods, hard to reason with, and incompetent. I felt a duty to certain personal goals and chores for the…Self Improvement6 min read
Published in The Post-Grad Survival Guide·Apr 30, 2020Build Self-Esteem with These Tips and ExercisesPsychologist-proven, personally-tested methods to feel better about yourself — Like many now-adults who grew up without the proper nurturing and emotional care-giving, I’ve had a lifelong battle with low self-esteem. It’s affected the way I view myself, how I let people treat me, and my own level of happiness. …Self Esteem9 min read
Jan 15, 2020Do What Gives You LightThe Simplified Guide to Being A Little Bit Happier I consider myself a self-improver. I’ve always been in pursuit of ways to be better, do better, or feel better. I wouldn’t consider myself a happy person though. I’ve always got to be pursuing a goal or chasing something to feel satisfied or content. Sounds counter-productive, doesn’t it? I’ve pursued…Inspiration6 min read
Published in The Startup·Sep 8, 2019The Bare Minimum Method of Self-CareIf you’re involved in any mental health or inspirational community online, you’ve likely seen the term self-care. We all probably have an idea of what it is. After all, it doesn’t take a Ph.D …Mental Health8 min read
May 29, 2019Already Gone: A Eulogy for the LivingI was unable to make eye contact with my grandmother for more than a few seconds straight before I had to look away at the TV. It was on a classic movie station, playing an old movie with actors I didn’t recognize. Her frail body looked so small. Her hands…Life4 min read
