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Why Having a 100% Flexible Schedule Can Lead to 0% Productivity

How would you react if you found out that for the next two weeks you can do whatever you want? Zero obligations. All of your previously scheduled commitments disappear into thin air. Your Google calendar is empty and there will be no repercussions. If you are anything like me your…

Productivity

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Why Having a 100% Flexible Schedule Can Lead to 0% Productivity
Why Having a 100% Flexible Schedule Can Lead to 0% Productivity
Productivity

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There are No Quick Fixes for Mental & Physical ‘Wellness’

I’m sorry to be the one to tell you. — There are no quick fixes for mental health or physical wellbeing. No one wants to hear this because we’re used to coming across the top 3 tips, the listicles, the “hacks” to be more productive or efficient, healthier, happier, etc. …

Personal Development

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There are No Quick Fixes for Mental & Physical ‘Wellness’
There are No Quick Fixes for Mental & Physical ‘Wellness’
Personal Development

4 min read


Jul 29, 2021

A Cure for Impostor Syndrome that has been around for Decades

Famous psychologists and philosophers may have been on to something… Do you ever wonder what Freud and Nietzsche had to say about impostor syndrome? No? Of course not. Neither did I. Until I started studying counseling psychology. Impostor syndrome, for those few who are blessedly unfamiliar with it, is the…

Self Improvement

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A Cure for Imposter Syndrome that has been around for Decades
A Cure for Imposter Syndrome that has been around for Decades
Self Improvement

7 min read


Jun 24, 2021

5 TV Characters Who Glorify Workaholism

Don’t follow in their footsteps. Take the dang sick day. — Productivity, or lack thereof, has been a buzzy topic as we navigate the end of the pandemic. …

Work

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5 TV Characters Who Glorify Workaholism
5 TV Characters Who Glorify Workaholism
Work

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The Startup

·Dec 7, 2020

How to Keep Joy in the Writing Process

Because even our favorite hobbies can turn into chores in winter — When I participated in NaNoWriMo, I found I lost the feeling of joy writing usually brings me. Fifty thousand words was a great goal and I intend to take part again next year, but I know I’ll need to do things differently. …

Writing

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How to Keep Joy in the Writing Process
How to Keep Joy in the Writing Process
Writing

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Dec 2, 2020

5 Things I Learned From NaNoWriMo

And what I’ll be doing differently next year — 1. Carve out a daily writing window NaNoWriMo started out fairly smoothly, but towards the end of the month, when I was desperately trying to maintain my daily word, I found myself begrudgingly writing at any spare moment. Sometimes this was helpful, but most of the time it just made the process of writing very stressful. I…

NaNoWriMo

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5 Things I Learned From NaNoWriMo
5 Things I Learned From NaNoWriMo
NaNoWriMo

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Nov 28, 2020

“Pandemic” Season 3: Winter

Navigating what this season may have in store for us — This piece may contain spoilers about the upcoming season of life. For better or for worse, the pandemic has slowed us down. No more rushing around to several places in one day, coming home exhausted and ready to crash into the couch. An outing to the drug store has become…

Life Lessons

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“Pandemic” Season 3: Winter
“Pandemic” Season 3: Winter
Life Lessons

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Nov 28, 2020

What the Slow Burn Lightbulb Moments of 2020 Taught Me About Success

And how this will inform my 2021 — Finding success towards the beginning of 2020 was basically just trying to survive — emotionally and physically. …

Productivity

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What the Slow Burn ‘Lightbulb’ Moments of 2020 Taught Me About Success
What the Slow Burn ‘Lightbulb’ Moments of 2020 Taught Me About Success
Productivity

4 min read


Oct 8, 2020

3 Ways to Improve Your Writing in Under 30 Seconds

Because the smallest fixes can create the biggest improvements — I don’t know about you, but sometimes I’m not interested in reading a long article to improve my writing (although I have, many, many times). I thought about everything I’ve learned as a writer thus far and pulled three easy to implement tips that will improve your writing. Use Active…

Writing

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3 Ways to Improve Your Writing in Under 30 Seconds
3 Ways to Improve Your Writing in Under 30 Seconds
Writing

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Oct 2, 2020

20 Things to Do Right Now Instead of Scrolling Instagram

Because even the guy who invented the infinite scroll wants you to stop — Like many people, I recently watched The Social Dilemma on Netflix. …

Social Media

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20 Things to Do Right Now Instead of Scrolling Instagram
20 Things to Do Right Now Instead of Scrolling Instagram
Social Media

4 min read

Louise Lumia

Louise Lumia

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Writer, Counselor-in-Training, Professional Binge Watcher of The Office, Coffee Enthusiast

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