I’ve read articles advising you to stop writing for big publications because it’s a waste of time.

I cannot deny that I felt the same way when I received multiple rejections. My ego was hurt, as if it confirms my fear of being branded as a crappy writer. But I’m…

I prefer to read articles from the big pubs.

The articles they put out there are consistently more valuable than the ones that are self-published. Now, this isn’t to say that they are always better than self-published articles. …

Dopamine fasting or detoxing showed up quite a bit in the newsletters I signed up for, as well as in my YouTube feeds.

This (obviously) made me curious. I’m not a big fan of fads, so I try not to pay attention too much to them. However, I’ve heard enough…

I’m surprised how I managed to stay within the competition as I have exactly 1000 claps on my article.

While that is certainly something I should be thankful for, it also makes me feel undeserving. I felt like people only clapped, not because my article was good, but to allow…

Whenever I try to build a new habit, I often have to battle with “self-discipline”.

However, by default, that self-discipline is authoritarian. It punishes me with mean words whenever I fail to follow through. Much like the classic way of dog training — punishment awaits for any unwanted behaviour.

But…

I’ve reached a point in my life when I can confidently say “I’m happy”.

In fact, this is the happiest I’ve been in my entire life. However, don’t get me wrong. Even when I say “I’m happy”, it doesn’t mean that I no longer experience pain and struggle. …

Creating a list of New Year’s Resolutions primes you up to become a better version of yourself in the coming year.

However, the list makes me think I don’t need to get started until the 1st of January. The problem is, by then, I’m not as motivated as I was…