Dec 16, 2022Member-onlyHow I Developed Manic Depresssion In 2022& what I’m doing to get better — 2022 was one hell of a year. For some, it was enlightening. For others, it was a nightmare. For me, it was a mix of both. Ultimately, it led to my very first diagnosis — Manic Depression. For those of you who don’t know, manic depression causes restlessness, racing thoughts…20223 min read20223 min read
Dec 13, 2022Member-onlyHow to Approach Life’s Obstacles With Grace, Dignity, & CharmSometimes, we face challenges. Other times, we brave obstacles. Most of the time, we don’t know what the fuck we’re doing. However, some of us have developed the unique ability to approach life’s challenges and obstacles with dignity, charm, and grace. Some people have learned how to merge both the…Life Lessons2 min readLife Lessons2 min read
Aug 11, 2022Member-onlyA Near Death Experience: Reflections on The Day I Almost DiedThe week had been long and exhausting, and every ounce of my body craved for some quality time to relax and soak in the fruits of all my hard work. I awoke with plans of sun-tanning and drinking with friends on the lake. One thing led to another and, before…Near Death Experiences4 min readNear Death Experiences4 min read
Feb 10, 2022Member-onlyHow to Reduce Anxiety and Stress in the MomentI used to experience extreme anxiety and other forms of stress until I adopted these helpful pieces of advice — Anxiety can be hard to deal with, especially for those who experience stress more than others. I used to suffer from severe cases of anxiety, constant panic attacks, and occasional bouts of depression. It wasn't until I adopted these helpful tips that I was able to reduce my overall stress…Mental Health8 min readMental Health8 min read
Dec 16, 2021Member-only5 Reasons Why I Chose to Become a WriterIn hopes that my reasons give you the inspiration to keep on chuggin'. — Becoming a writer — which involves making an income from your writing — is a worthwhile pursuit, though undoubtedly full of challenges. For example, the projected 10-year growth in jobs for writers is only 2%. …Writing4 min readWriting4 min read
Dec 5, 2021Member-only6 Tips That Increase Your Chances of Success in Online CollegeWith most schools embracing online education, it's essential to understand how to succeed in an online school. — Pursuing a degree can be challenging enough, even more so when done online. A large majority of schools are now embracing online education due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Fortunately, it's still possible to earn a degree online, especially if you embrace these tips below. 1.) Plan your day in advanceDegree4 min readDegree4 min read
Nov 7, 2021Member-only6 Daily Practices Commonly Utilized by Highly Successful PeopleImplement these (habits) into your life and see what happens! — Success shouldn’t be defined by one’s overall accomplishments or amount of money. Instead, success should be determined by the actions, thoughts, and decisions that we make on a day-to-day basis. It’s easy to look at another’s overall accomplishments and think of their successes. Still, I’d like to challenge this way…Success6 min readSuccess6 min read
Oct 31, 2021Member-onlyWhy You Should Stop Pursuing Happiness(hint) A happy life does not mean a meaningful life. — What's more important to you, to live a happy life or to live a meaningful life? According to many philosophers, happiness does not produce meaning, but rather the opposite — a meaningful life may bring happiness. But then again, look at Mother Teresa; her life was meaningful, but many who…Happiness2 min readHappiness2 min read
Published in Finding Greatness·Oct 10, 2021Finding Greatness: A Weekly NewsletterHi there! I want to start this off by saying thank you. Thank you for all of your heartwarming contributions and time spent reading the work of our fellow writers. It’s our goal to inspire greatness in a way that only writers can; by providing a platform for people to…Life1 min readLife1 min read
Oct 10, 2021Member-onlyIf I Were a SquirrelConforming our minds with nature — I often sit outside on my patio and look down at the squirrels below. I watch as they scurry around, sometimes foraging for food and other times playing with other nearby squirrels. I watch as they climb up and down trees, leaping from one branch to another. …Life3 min readLife3 min read