Published inP.S. I Love You·PinnedMember-only8 Cringy Habits of Happy CouplesTrue 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. He dumped me at prom after stealing my virginity and self-esteem for years…Relationships11 min readRelationships11 min read
Published inILLUMINATION·Sep 8Member-onlyYou Could Save Between $7k-$15k Each Year If You Stop Buying These 7 Non-EssentialsDo you know how much you spend on binge drinking and getting your nails done? You might be as shocked as I was! — Life is expensive, that’s one thing we can all agree on. Trying to save for the future while still leading a fun and meaningful life can feel paradoxical. …Save Money6 min readSave Money6 min read
Aug 31Member-onlyReturning to Medium After a Year-Long HiatusPlus, what you can expect from me moving forward — I haven’t posted on Medium since July of 2022 and I have to admit, I feel a bit rusty! Not rusty in the writing sense, but rusty in the sense of — what the heck is Medium even about anymore? Why I Left Medium a Year Ago When I left, there were a lot of changes happening…Writing Life3 min readWriting Life3 min read
Published inCurious·Jul 28, 2022Member-only10 Simple Ways to Be More Likable in Any Social SettingThese 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…Psychology8 min readPsychology8 min read
Published inILLUMINATION·Jul 26, 2022Member-only8 Blunt Reasons Why Your Personal Brand Is An Epic FailurePlus, 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. …Personal Brand7 min readPersonal Brand7 min read
Published inInvisible Illness·Jun 24, 2022Member-onlyI Treat Anxiety Like My Personal Assistant — She’s Not the Boss of MeWho 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…Anxiety6 min readAnxiety6 min read
Published inWrite To Inspire·Feb 16, 2022Member-onlyAre You Burnt Out From Writing On Medium? Maybe It’s Time For A BreakI 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…Medium4 min readMedium4 min read
Published inFearless She Wrote·Oct 1, 2021Member-onlyStop Asking Married Couples Why They Haven’t Had Children YetConsider 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. …Infertility6 min readInfertility6 min read
Published inFeedium·Sep 24, 2021How to Write Medium Articles That Will Earn You More Money5 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…Medium5 min readMedium5 min read
Published inWrite To Inspire·Sep 22, 2021Member-onlyWhy Your Medium Articles Are Getting Views But Not Making MoneyLet’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…Medium4 min readMedium4 min read
