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. Okay, let’s say you’re someone who likes to control every aspect of something and wants it to be a certain way, otherwise you feel like a failure, and it…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. I’ve made it my personal mission to track down the…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 to deduce that the words self and care probably have something to do with taking care…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
