It’s Not Me, It’s You: How to Take Things Less Personally
I take things personally at times. It’s a natural tendency for me and for many people, one that gives me some sense of control over…
Personal Growth
How Quitting the Peace Corps Taught Me to Serve My Community
I knew I wanted to join the Peace Corps ever since I was a kid. I loved to travel, I studied Spanish in school from…
Four Life Lessons I Learned From Puzzles
I’ve been obsessed with puzzles since I was a kid. Crosswords, riddles, logic problems, jigsaws – you name it, I wanted to solve it. To…
Life Hack: Look for the Simple Fix Rather Than the Drastic Change
When I graduated from college, one of my aunts gifted me the sewing machine that she received as a high school graduation present. If people…
5 Things I Do to Strengthen My Relationship With My Parents as an Adult
When I was younger, both of my parents tried very hard to get me to practice meditation for my anxiety. It didn’t relax me,…
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…
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…