FBR: Fast, Bad, and Wrong
Every time I sit down to write, I yearn for flawless sentences to flow effortlessly onto the page, constructing masterpieces of articulation. However, this relentless pressure to craft perfect sentences stifles my creativity. I become riddled with self-doubt, incessantly second-guessing myself with questions like “Is this important?” “Is it interesting?” “Am I achieving everything I […]
Foam-Oh!
Reflecting on our mistakes is vital, but what if we also applaud the successes, the parts that worked well? In the past, I used to take a midday walk to a coffee shop and treat myself to a cappuccino. It was a delightful way to boost my day. However, I realized that this habit had […]
First Draft
Every blog I write starts as a draft, and I know it will need at least one rewrite. This is true for any writing, whether it’s playwrights, authors, TV writers, or anyone else. We all write, rewrite, and revise. In fact, TV writers often stay on set during filming to make on-the-spot changes to lines […]
I Can See Clearly Now
I recently acquired my first pair of glasses, which I currently only need for reading. It’s a new experience for me to remember that I need and have glasses. Adjusting to them involved developing the habit of keeping them nearby and wearing them when necessary. I’m still not accustomed to them, often finding myself squinting […]
Know My No
Saying “no” was an alien concept in my vocabulary. Friends, family, colleagues – everyone received an automatic “yes” from me, regardless of the request. This “help-everyone-always” attitude wasn’t heroism, it was people-pleasing gone wild. My own needs became buried under a constant barrage of unrealistic deadlines and unexpected errands for others. Helping everyone meant pushing […]
Put to Bed
For the past few months, I’ve been working on revamping my bedtime routine. I wanted to incorporate some decompression time before hitting the sheets, aiming for stretching, meditation, and relaxation before sleep. However, I encountered a few challenges: Breaking the old: Creating a new habit meant remembering to perform it. I was so accustomed to […]
I Can’t Do It… Yet
Sometimes, life feels so overwhelming. There is so much to do in order to maintain the basics of being a responsible adult. It’s exhausting and it can get me down and make me feel defeated. When life gets difficult, and I start thinking things like “I can’t do it”, it scares me. Can’t do what? […]
My Kind of World
When I interact with others, I hope they’ll respond with patience and kindness. However, I understand that I can’t control their behavior. Since I know that I want and need patience and kindness in my life, I cannot wait for other people to give it to me. I need to practice patience and kindness for […]
Gimme More
I watched the documentary “Sick, Fat, and Nearly Dead,” which focused on health, nutrition, and the impact of the American diet on our well-being. While I found the fasting and juicing methods a bit extreme, the documentary offered a valuable takeaway that has benefited me beyond just my eating habits. It emphasized the concept of […]
Your Ad Here
Why do Coke and Pepsi still advertise? We’ve seen the brands enough to know who they are. But we’ll keep seeing big-budget commercials for products we know because a big part of marketing is repetition. The brands we recognize are the ones that feel more safe. Our minds are wired to go towards the familiar. […]
