From Fossils to Freelancing: How Paleontology Taught Me To Be a Better Writer
There are few places I’d rather spend an entire day in than the fossil halls of a natural history museum. Ever since I was a…
Personal Growth
Struggling With Acne? 3 Things That Helped Me Face My Insecurity
Breakouts, pimples, and acne flare-ups are a part of life, for some more than others. They can be a cause of distress and self-esteem issues,…
What Fall Teaches Us About Letting Go
Fall has always been my favorite season because I love the cooler temperatures, getting back into a more structured routine, and preparing for the holiday…
“You’re Not Special”: What I’ve Learned from Anna Delvey
I enjoy a good scam story as much as the next person, so when the Netflix series “Inventing Anna” — which chronicles a fictionalized version of…
How I Learned to Confront Indecision
Several years ago, I decided to hike a section of the Pacific Crest Trail. In the months leading up to the trip, I scoured hiking…
Embracing Essentialism: Why I’m Doing Less To Achieve More
For years I struggled with the pressure to juggle a million responsibilities at once. I was in college, working a part-time job, and trying to…
Embrace Inconvenience: The Lesson That Helps Me Step Out of My Comfort Zone
A year or two ago, I heard something on a podcast that I continue to think about from time to time. A listener left a…
Trusting My Gut: What I’ve Learned About Mindful Dating From Bad Dates
Last winter, I went on the worst first date of my life—and I swore it would be my last bad date. I connected with a…
How I Used Failure as a Learning Experience
I have always loved the worlds that reading and writing have opened up for me. As early as 13, my love for learning took me…
How to Feel Less Lonely When You’re Alone
When the days get grayer and the nights get longer, being alone can get, well, lonely. But it doesn’t have to be that way. As…