Blog Posts, page 9 of 10
Take a Break
On Thursday I went a full day where I left my phone and computer at home. Would you believe me if I told you I was more productive than usual this week?
productivityworklifebalanceRead post ›Your Taste Doesn’t Matter
Getting worked up because things that don’t affect me aren’t done my way is a shortcut to an extremely frustrating and deeply dissatisfying existence.
coffeejudgmentRead post ›The Bright Side
Every time you talk to another person, you're affecting the way they feel. Try not to make them feel like shit.
firstworldproblemsfriendspositivityRead post ›The Fear
When I was twelve, all I wanted to do was kiss Cindy. And I was pretty sure Cindy wanted to kiss me, too. But The Fear was certain a kiss spelled disaster.
confidencestoriesRead post ›Create Something
Whenever I feel restless or unhappy, it usually means I'm not creating. I always feel better when I'm creating.
creatingmotivationhappinessRead post ›Do What You Love
Slate.com ran an essay by Miya Tokumitsu that claims the advice, “Do what you love. Love what you do,” is devaluing “actual work.” It’s total horseshit.
DWYLhappinessRead post ›A Guide to Drinking for Adults
In my younger days, I had mixed feelings about going out for drinks. Lately, though, I love bellying up to the bar. Just not the way you do it.
learningcocktailsRead post ›Me Against the World
The idea of “me against the world” is strange. It implies that I pose a threat to The World and, therefore, must be stopped. But is that true?
happinessmotivationsuccessRead post ›I'm Not a Phony
Confidence is kind of a dirty word these days. Talking about our strengths and abilities makes us feel like impostors. We're all insecure. I'm sick of it.
confidencesuccessRead post ›It’s All Jazz
Every time I make a plan, it’s virtually guaranteed that something will go wrong. This was a significant stressor for me — until I learned to improvise.
learninghappinessRead post ›