It’s not all positives — This month, I’ve written an article that has gone viral. I know that some people have very specific definitions of viral (must reach 1,000/10,000/100,000 views) but, in this case, I am using the term as a way to describe an article that has gotten significantly more views than my other…

Just get some words down. — When it comes to writer’s block, the problem is not writing. The problem is expectations. You are always able to write. You can sit down behind a computer or in front of a sheet of paper and type words. That is not the issue. The issue is that you expect…

My secret 3-step formula — Disclaimer: this article is meant as satire. While I did make over $100 this month this way, I’m writing this as a joke and not as a strategy to be taken seriously. If there is one thing everyone wants to know on Medium is how to $100 a month. According…

Avoid cramming at the last minute — Almost 10 years ago, I started my first semester of University. Despite having always been at the top of my class in high school, that first year was a struggle. There is so much information to retain, especially the first year of University when you are taking a number of…

Countries are not simply something you tick off a list — When some people talk about travel, they often list all of the countries they’ve been to. Not their experiences. Not what they learned about themselves and different cultures. Their aim is to reach a number as high as possible, mainly for bragging rights. I’ve never seen travel that way. However…

Reframe how you see travel — As a travel writer publishing in a travel publication, it might be weird that I’m advocating for less travel. However, I recently got disappointing news that mean that my travel opportunities in Europe are going to be greatly limited in the future. …

Adopting a puppy should not be an easy decision — Who doesn’t love puppies? Their squishy little faces. The way they trip over their too-long legs. Their love-filled eyes. I have a confession to make. I don’t like puppies. I used to volunteer at a humane shelter. I could deal with shy and scared dogs. …

Most of my fights with my spouse have to do with cohabitation — Living with someone else can be incredibly difficult. Most people have their own ways of washing dishes, folding clothes, cleaning, tidying, etc. People tolerate different levels of messiness and uncleanliness. Personally, I struggle with that a lot. I tend to be very particular about where I like things to be…

Simple psychology applied to everyday life. — Psychology can teach us a lot about the way we live our lives. One concept applies in particular to raising a dog: conditioning. It’s a concept most of us are familiar with but here is a brief reminder: There are two types of conditioning: classical (or Pavlovian) conditioning and operant…