Life Lessons

(Photo is property of author) Leaving is the hardest part. It’s been three years since I flew internationally and I have completely lost my blasé approach to criss-crossing timezones. I used to be a serious wanderer, but these past few years have zapped the energy for travel right out of…

When I say writing has changed my life, most people think I’m exaggerating or being too romantic. But I’m not. Over the last five years, I’ve practiced various forms of writing: I self-published a book Wrote over 550 articles on Medium I’ve been journaling daily And have sent 672 newsletters…

Don’t be that person. — It’s not me. It’s them. I’m sure of it. They are experts at finding ways to be annoying. It all comes back to consideration — using shared spaces in a non-prickish way, making life a bit easier for everyone. These things piss me off on a regular basis. The gym population problems Take a…

It’s not what they do, it’s who they are. — Actions, by nature, are fleeting. When someone does “a thing,” that thing, then, is over. Its impact may be lasting, but the action itself is short-lived. This is why consistent action in a relationship is necessary. Just because someone makes you feel special once time doesn’t mean that feeling is…

I wouldn’t be here if it wasn’t for the givers — In case you missed it, it’s GivingTuesday. The day after Thanksgiving, Black Friday shopping and sales often extends across the weekend into Cyber Monday specials. After that whole spend fest (for many consumers, anyway), comes GivingTuesday — a global movement celebrating its tenth anniversary this year. The purpose is simple…

Reflections so far — My family moved from Denmark, named the world’s second happiest country, to the U.S. exactly three years ago and three months before Covid-19 hit. Their initial excitement was quickly replaced by a culture shock, then prolonged depression (hello, lockdown), followed by a slow recovery and, finally, acceptance. These days, I…

It’s time to stop pretending. You’re not happy, and something needs to change. — At the beginning of my dark night of the soul, I felt incredibly lost. I had no idea what to do or how to cope with everything life was throwing my way. Suddenly, I no longer resonated with the career I was getting myself into. I no longer enjoyed the…