Dec 21, 2022Member-onlyWhat’s Your 2023 Word?A friend of mine recently told me about her concept of choosing one word to embrace in the new year. The idea is to scrap the idea of making a meaningless list of resolutions, and instead pinpoint one dedicated feeling — verb, adjective or noun — to go into 2023…Life4 min readLife4 min read
Oct 11, 2022Member-onlyWhy is Worrying so Addictive?Worry — (verb) give way to anxiety or unease; allow one’s mind to dwell on difficulty or trouble (noun) a state of anxiety and uncertainty over actual or potential problems I’ve always been a worrier. Even when I think back to some of my earliest memories as a kid, I…Self4 min readSelf4 min read
Sep 14, 2022Member-only5 Uncomfortable Truths I am Learning Right NowI turn 27 years old in 3 weeks and I have it far from ‘all figured out.’ What 27 year old does anyway? At this phase in my life, everyday feels like a walk on a tightrope. Trying to balance all that life has to throw me is exhausting. …Self Improvement5 min readSelf Improvement5 min read
Oct 31, 2021Member-onlyWhy We Lose Friends, and Why We Need to Stop Blaming Ourselves For ItWhen I was 13 I lost one of my best friendships. It wasn’t a tragic separation, but a slow and gradual parting of ways. It was clear for a while that we were becoming different people, even in our most primitive years. But in my small, immature brain, it was…Self5 min readSelf5 min read
Oct 10, 2021Member-onlyDear Anxiety, Thank You.It’s just another day. Another day with you on my shoulder. Another day to watch you criticize, doubt, and humiliate me. As I wake up and feel your presence draw nearer, I’m reminded of the tumultuous relationship we’ve held together for so many years. You’ve been there through some of…Life Lessons4 min readLife Lessons4 min read
Sep 22, 2021Member-onlyStop Making Motion. Start Taking Action.Human beings are innate storytellers. Our profound use of imagination can often cause us to misinterpret reality. We can build up entire sagas in our heads with little to no information to base it on. One small negative event can catapult into a never-ending nightmare of stress, anxiety, and fear. …Life3 min readLife3 min read
Sep 1, 2021Member-onlyStart Doubting YourselfWe live in a world that praises decisiveness. Feeling uncertain is associated with being weak. As if lacking conviction holds you back from self growth and long-term development. Why is it that we envy people who rise to every occasion with unwavering confidence? Why is doubting ourselves conceivably bad? …Self3 min readSelf3 min read
Mar 2, 2021Member-only4 Mantras To Reset Your Mind and Crush Your Goals1. I am an observer of my thoughts. I am not my thoughts. We often mistake our feelings, emotions, and thoughts with what is fact or certain in life. When in reality, our thoughts are not a depiction of our current situation, but only our perception of it. Our thoughts are shiftable. …Self Improvement4 min readSelf Improvement4 min read
Feb 19, 2021Member-onlyWake Up and Choose DiscomfortAs human beings, we have a habit of gripping onto what makes us feel good. Our brains love attaching to predictability and safety. This can be a great thing. …Self3 min readSelf3 min read
Feb 14, 2021Member-onlyWhy Scaling Is the Ultimate Factor of Success For Every StartupStartups are like corporate playgrounds. They can be incredibly rewarding to be a part of, but once they hit a high-growth phase, it’s sink or swim. Scaling rapid growth at a small company with minimal resources can be tremendously difficult to manage. With so many moving parts and little time…Startup5 min readStartup5 min read
