I had the worst 32-hour flight experience. Here’s how I got through it using philosophy. — Stoicism helps you become a better person and live a better life. Here’s how I applied its wisdom during my most challenging flight experience. Quote #1: “Everything that happens is either endurable or not. If it’s endurable, then endure it. Stop complaining. If it’s unendurable… then stop complaining.” — Marcus Aurelius

Items I used to buy at 19 that I no longer buy (or buy less) at 29 to help me live a minimalist lifestyle. — I’ve moved 11 times in the last 11 years. As of tomorrow (at the time of writing this), I’m preparing for yet another move. It can be a pain in the butt to move especially if you have a ton of stuff. That’s why, unintentionally over the years, I’ve become…

4 reasons why you’re the problem. — Have you ever considered the root of your unhappiness is closer than you think? What if I told you the root lies within you? Here are 4 reasons why you’re the reason you’re unhappy. Your Lack of Personal Accountability Do you find yourself blaming your circumstances? The people in your life? The world? If so…

I’m not the only one who recognizes the benefits of going on a walk. For example, Ryan Holiday takes a walk every day. Nietzsche took long walks past rivers, forests, lakes, and Alpine peaks. And Beethoven took long walks in Vienna Woods. So, why do these successful people and I…

3 Dead-Simple Practices With a Profound Effect on Your Happiness — 🧠 Mind — 5–4–3–2–1 Grounding Technique I’m a ghostwriter. And though I enjoy what I do, I do feel anxiety and stress at times. I have deadlines to meet. I have analytics meetings to attend. And my income varies every month. One thing I do when I feel too overwhelmed is the 5–4–3–2–1 grounding technique —…

And what (actually) matters for success. — I’ve wanted to become a full-time writer for years. In 2017, I even created a blog called Upstream Living. Did I get anywhere with my blog in the end? Not at all. Why? Let’s dive in. What *Actually* Happened It’s not that I didn’t have consistency — I did. I worked on my…

Not Anymore — 2.03K. That’s the total number of views I’ve gotten since writing on Medium in April 2021. In the last 2.5 years, I’ve written 58 articles, commented 387 times, and gotten 335 followers. So, yes, I’ve been growing at a snail-like pace. Almost every other day, I see writers posting about…

4 Reasons Why a Daily Routine Is Critical to Success — Do you ever: Wait to feel creative before you write? Feel like you never have enough time? Feel anxious, stressed, far from inner peace? Feel like you wasted a day being unproductive? If so, the problem might lie in your daily routine. Let’s explore the 4 reasons why a daily…

5 Reasons Why You Need A Creative Hobby If You’re Struggling With Anxiety — If you’re anything like me, you’re a shy, highly sensitive introvert prone to overthinking. Naturally, this made high school, university, and my early-to-mid 20s pretty brutal — that period of figuring out what you value, who you are, building self-esteem and character, and self-discovery. Doing all that soul-searching is hard…