Feb 27Member-only5 Tips for Sharing Personal Experience for Writing that Gets 10k+ ViewsWhether it’s website copy, a newsletter or blog post — new writers often wonder what, or how much, personal experience to share in our writing. Particularly when it’s a professional piece. It piques interest and likeability when we share personal experience in our writing. Particularly the ones that bring valuable…Personal Development8 min readPersonal Development8 min read
Published inCurious·Jan 26Member-only10 Ways to Build Community and Combat Loneliness in a New TownYou can make new friends at any age Many of us go on the move each year, often in search of better quality of life or career upgrade. In 2021, 20% of American millennials lived more than 100 miles from where they grew up. …Life8 min readLife8 min read
Jan 25Member-only11 Ways to find love online or offline in 2023Before the dating app fatigue kicks in Dating app success Thousands of couples have found each other (and even had “Tinder babies”) since the app launched in 2012. Countless other dating apps followed for every imaginable dating niche. Unfortunately, for singles diligently searching for “the one”, many low-barrier-to-entry apps have become synonymous with…Love7 min readLove7 min read
Published inCurious·Jan 1Member-onlySix Life Coach Strategies to Make and Keep Your New Year’s GoalsHow the successful make gains on their dreams each year You can set goals at any point, but I love the clean slate a new year gives us to map out changes we’d like to see and the dreams we’d love to unfold. A new year is like a fresh…Life4 min readLife4 min read
Dec 7, 2022Member-onlyWhy You Should Say Yes to Social Events that Energize YouFestive season socializing is back again As December gets into full swing, in the Northern Hemisphere the urge to stay in and hibernate often grows stronger. At the same time, we navigate a deluge of work, friend and family gatherings. Three years since things were “normal”, socializing is back again. …Personal Development7 min readPersonal Development7 min read
Jun 13, 2022Member-onlySummer Solstice 2022: Why Is the Longest Day of the Year So Special?5 practices for a modern magical day Summer Solstice: The Longest Day of the Year The summer solstice (or midsummer) is the “longest day”; or the one with the greatest time gap between sunrise and sunset. With the Earth’s axis tilting most closely to the sun. …Summer5 min readSummer5 min read
Jan 8, 2022Member-only10 Quick and Powerful New Year Goals Questions for an Epic 2022Reflect on last year and dream up this one in only 10 minutes. — 2022 is off to a fresh start. If you haven’t already, now could be a great time to: Reflect on last year; and Set your sights on the new year goals you really want to reach this year. If you’re up for it, you’ll only need 10 minutes. …Mindfulness3 min readMindfulness3 min read
Published inCurious·Aug 13, 2021Member-onlyHow to Consistently Come Up with the Best First Date IdeasWhen you’re looking to authentically attract a compatible partner — “It’s not where you are, but who you’re with…” — Dave Matthews This applies to many of life’s situations. On a first date, and early on in the dating process, however: where you go and what you do together displays subtle clues about you and your life. …Dating6 min readDating6 min read
Published inThe Shadow·Apr 9, 2021Member-only6 Ways to Conquer Your Public Speaking AnxietyHow I went from terrified squeaker to conference speaker. — I was the kind of kid who wanted to disappear (or feigned a sudden hiccough attack) every time my name was called to read out loud in English class. …Public Speaking10 min readPublic Speaking10 min read
Published inCurious·Feb 13, 2021Member-onlyWhy Self Love Is the Love You NeedWe can build up our own self love. “You, yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe, deserve your love and affection”. — Buddha, self-love quote Self-love is the best love We often hear self-help gurus like Deepak Chopra telling us you cannot truly love someone else until you love yourself. What if you…Love9 min readLove9 min read