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Published in Change Becomes You

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10 Phrases You Need to Eliminate From Your Vocabulary to Instantly Sound Smarter

It will literally, like, change your life. — The English language is on life support, hanging on by a mere thread of spellchecks and the last few surviving attention spans. It has endured years of abuse by strict character counts and the butchered slang of popular culture. …

Advice

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10 Phrases You Need to Eliminate From Your Vocabulary to Instantly Sound Smarter
10 Phrases You Need to Eliminate From Your Vocabulary to Instantly Sound Smarter
Advice

8 min read


Published in The Startup

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6 Personal Boundaries Every Freelancer Must Set to Avoid Getting Screwed

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. …

Freelancing

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6 Personal Boundaries Every Freelancer Must Set to Avoid Getting Screwed
6 Personal Boundaries Every Freelancer Must Set to Avoid Getting Screwed
Freelancing

7 min read


Published in P.S. I Love You

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8 Cringy Habits of Happy Couples

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. …

Relationships

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8 Cringy Habits of Happy Couples
8 Cringy Habits of Happy Couples
Relationships

11 min read


Published in Curious

·Jul 28, 2022

10 Simple Ways to Be More Likable in Any Social Setting

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…

Psychology

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10 Simple Ways to Be More Likable in Any Social Setting
10 Simple Ways to Be More Likable in Any Social Setting
Psychology

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Published in ILLUMINATION

·Jul 26, 2022

8 Blunt Reasons Why Your Personal Brand Is An Epic Failure

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. …

Personal Brand

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8 Blunt Reasons Why Your Personal Brand Is an Epic Failure
8 Blunt Reasons Why Your Personal Brand Is an Epic Failure
Personal Brand

7 min read


Published in Invisible Illness

·Jun 24, 2022

I Treat Anxiety Like My Personal Assistant — She’s Not the Boss of Me

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…

Anxiety

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I Treat Anxiety Like My Personal Assistant — She’s Not the Boss of Me
I Treat Anxiety Like My Personal Assistant — She’s Not the Boss of Me
Anxiety

6 min read


Published in Write To Inspire

·Feb 16, 2022

Are You Burnt Out From Writing On Medium? Maybe It’s Time For A Break

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…

Medium

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Are You Burnt Out From Writing On Medium? Maybe It’s Time For A Break
Are You Burnt Out From Writing On Medium? Maybe It’s Time For A Break
Medium

4 min read


Published in Fearless She Wrote

·Oct 1, 2021

Stop Asking Married Couples Why They Haven’t Had Children Yet

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. …

Infertility

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Stop Asking Married Couples Why They Haven’t Had Children Yet
Stop Asking Married Couples Why They Haven’t Had Children Yet
Infertility

6 min read


Published in Feedium

·Sep 24, 2021

How to Write Medium Articles That Will Earn You More Money

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…

Medium

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How to Write Medium Articles That Will Earn You More Money
How to Write Medium Articles That Will Earn You More Money
Medium

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Published in Write To Inspire

·Sep 22, 2021

Why Your Medium Articles Are Getting Views But Not Making Money

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…

Medium

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Why Your Medium Articles Are Getting Views But Not Making Money
Why Your Medium Articles Are Getting Views But Not Making Money
Medium

4 min read

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