I still remember the first time I stumbled upon a meditation retreat that promised to _transform my life_ with a hefty price tag. The idea that I needed to shell […]
You’re Not Stuck: Why Adopting a Personal Growth Mindset Changes Everything
I still remember the countless seminars and workshops I’ve attended on personal growth mindset, where the phrase was thrown around like a magic solution to all of life’s problems. But […]
Imperfectly Green: a Realistic Approach to Sustainable Living for Normal People
I still remember the first time I tried to dive into sustainable living – I was overwhelmed by the endless lists of expensive gadgets and trendy eco-friendly products that promised […]
Privacy in the Digital Age: It’s Not About Having “nothing to Hide”
I still remember the day I realized that my smart home devices were spying on me, collecting data on my daily habits and selling it to the highest bidder. It […]
How to Be More Organized: a Practical System for a Tidier Life
I still remember the day I realized that being more organized wasn’t about achieving some sort of mythical perfection, but about creating systems that actually work for me, even on […]
How to Watch a Movie Like a Critic: Understanding Cinematic Language
I still remember the first time I realized that understanding cinematic language wasn’t just about memorizing film techniques, but about deciphering the secret codes that filmmakers use to speak directly […]
Why We Were Glued to the Screen: Revisiting the Golden Age of Television
I still remember the smell of worn couches and stale popcorn in my friend’s basement, where we’d spend hours channel surfing through the nascent days of what’s now dubbed the […]
A Beginner’s Guide to Investing: Building Wealth Systematically
I still remember the day I decided to take control of my finances and start investing – it was like trying to navigate a maze without a map. Everyone around […]
A Guide to Ethical Travel: How to Be a More Conscious Traveler
I still remember the day I stumbled upon a small, family-owned cafe in the heart of Tokyo, where the owner, Yumi, would carefully craft each dish using locally sourced ingredients. […]
A Practical Guide to Digital Minimalism: Use Tech, Don’t Let It Use You
I still remember the day I realized that digital minimalism wasn’t just about decluttering my digital life, but about reclaiming my time and attention from the grasp of Big Tech. […]