My client stole $1,800 worth of work because of my mistakes. — Earlier this year, I built a website that I was never paid for. After delivering the site to my client, she changed the backend passwords, blocked me from her socials, and stopped responding to my emails. …

True love will make you cringe. — I may not be an expert when it comes to successful relationships, but I know a dysfunctional one when I see it. I’ve suffered my fair share of dating fails. My high school sweetheart was hardly sweet. …

These psychological tricks are proven to help you impress. — Everyone likes being liked. Whether you’re new to a job, trying to impress someone you like, or meeting their parents, life is full of social scenarios that overwhelm and stress us out. Overthinking what to say or how to behave is completely normal. Some people are difficult to crack. They…

Plus, marketing tips on how to make your brand successful — Running a successful personal brand isn’t easy. I’ve seen the struggle firsthand as a marketing manager and freelance web designer. The hardest part is consistency. …

Who am I kidding? I’ve officially lost control. — Everything is fine until it isn’t. That’s the general M.O. of every panic attack I’ve ever had. But this one really caught me off guard. I’m usually a happy little traveler. I love flying and yet there I was in mid-flight, unable to catch my breath, head tucked between my…

I took a 4-month hiatus from the platform and I feel better — It dawned on me last November. My relationship with Medium was toxic. Unlike my friends who stalked Instagram first thing in the morning, I checked Medium. Before rolling out of bed or even saying, “good morning” to my partner, I was staring at my stats. But I didn’t consider it…

Consider the possibilities — they’re none of your business. — A close friend of mine has been struggling to conceive for nearly two years. She has endured an unsuccessful round of IUI, numerous cycles of IVF, countless estrogen jabs, hormone stickers, suppositories, bruises, cramps, disappointments, and tears. …

5 ways to write longer articles people actually want to read — Are your Medium articles getting thousands of views without making significant money? You’re not alone. I recently explained how many Medium writers are experiencing this baffling situation with their stats, and why. The monetary value of an article is determined by the total “reading time” of internal, paying Medium members…

Let’s clarify two huge misconceptions about Medium stats — I recently wrote an article about how difficult it is to sustain a steady income on Medium. I assumed that once I started making $1,000/month, I’d continue earning the same amount, if not more. I received many responses from writers who have struggled with the same reality. I also received…