I’ve always failed at time blocking. When I found I was in “obliger rebellion”, I found better ways to approach my work. — Most of us looking to improve our days aren’t business moguls. It’s not like our schedules are so jam-packed that you can’t throw a needle in there. It’s not like we need help figuring out how to fill every waking hour with highly productive activities. What we need help with…

And turning your side hustle into a legit job — Two short months ago, I wrote about how I made $800+ on my first month on Upwork. I didn’t stop there. May was a record month of $1,435, and June didn’t disappoint either. I’m still a budding freelancer, transitioning from my day job to doing this full-time, so I don’t…

And if you’re vegan, more reason to get excited. — Imagine this scenario. You wake up tired and cranky. You sip your coffee in silence, trying to extend those precious few moments of peace. At work, you eat your lunch and become painfully bloated. The afternoon slump hits you like a ton of bricks. …

Intense focus may be the answer to our work-life imbalance. — When I told one of my colleagues I was leaving my dental career to work remotely as a freelance writer, he replied: “That’s nice. I’d love to work for a couple of hours and sip cocktails too. But I have three kids to feed.” He wasn’t ironic. But clearly, he…

By leveraging my writing and editing skills — Exactly one year ago, I was burnt out and ready to change career paths. After dedicating half of my life (17 years) to medicine and seeing my physical health and sanity slowly deteriorate, enough was enough. …

I constantly pushed its limits and got sick and burnt out in the process — My therapist gave me full permission to hang out in my comfort zone for the time being. All I have to do now is work on whatever I’ve been doing and resist the urge to push any boundaries. I’m not going to lie — this is hard for me. I…

Failing to predict our own behavior can put a dent into the best of plans. — Has this ever happened to you: You identify a problem in your life — say, gaining lots of weight over a short period of time. It’s starting to impact your everyday life in negative ways; it brings you down and affects your health. You decide, no more. You do your…

Don’t let their fears hold you back — I know how it feels. Doubtful, disapproving comments coming from “well-meaning” family members or friends can feel like a punch in the gut. You’re already doubting yourself, beating yourself up, and feeling anxious about your plans being too outlandish. You fear that you’re not good enough. …

I wish I could wash away my feelings — I enjoy designing bathrooms for some reason, so when the time came to finally create my own, I designed my bathroom to be the ultimate shrine of tranquility. Light blue-gray tiles with lavender tones frame a refurbished cast iron bathtub from the 70s. …