Published in Change Becomes You·PinnedMember-only10 Phrases You Need to Eliminate From Your Vocabulary to Instantly Sound SmarterIt 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. …Advice8 min readAdvice8 min read
Published in The Startup·PinnedMember-only6 Personal Boundaries Every Freelancer Must Set to Avoid Getting ScrewedMy 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. …Freelancing7 min readFreelancing7 min read
Published in P.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. …Relationships11 min readRelationships11 min read
Published in Curious·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 in ILLUMINATION·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 in Invisible 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 in Write 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 in Fearless 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 in Feedium·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 in Write 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
