Oct 22How I developed a reading habitRecently, one of my friends told me I read and write more than anyone he knows. “That can’t be”, I thought. For years, I never picked up a book to read for fun. Yet, I really looked up to people who always had a book they worked through during their…Books4 min readBooks4 min read
Oct 1I accidentally went to a meditation classWalking into a mediation class I left work last Monday pumped to go to my I knew I messed up when I went to go change out of my work clothes into my workout clothes, and the instructor was like “Wait! You don’t have to change”. At first, I was disappointed since this meant that…Meditation3 min readMeditation3 min read
Sep 24Feeling humanity around meMy sister chose to visit me in New York City on the rainiest, windiest weekend possible. We had no idea we were frolicking around the city in what was essentially Hurricane Ophelia. Thus, we scoured the Internet for indoor activities. We decided to go to the Oculus in the Financial…The Strangers Project3 min readThe Strangers Project3 min read
Sep 17The distinct chapters of our lives still only make up one story.I recently engaged in a conversation about the way in which we look at frameworks of life. I found it interesting, and the topic has stayed in the back of my mind as I moved throughout this week. …Life Lessons3 min readLife Lessons3 min read
Sep 10The reality of traveling every month — why I’m so so grateful but also so excited for my 9-to-5.This story is part 3 of my series of about things I’ve been struggling with in my journey into adulthood. Check out part 1 (yoga and anxiety) and part 2 (feeling grounded and finding purpose). Over the last year and a half, I have gone on a trip nearly every…Travel6 min readTravel6 min read
Aug 27Watering my own grass — my relentless pursuit of purpose and contentment amidst an undying desire for constant improvement.This story is part 2 of my series of stories about things I’ve been struggling with in my journey into adulthood. Check out part 1 on my yoga and anxiety journey here. Sometimes I get stuck in the unfortunate mindset of longing for what I don’t have. Over the last…Life Lessons5 min readLife Lessons5 min read
Published inCollege Things·Aug 25Why I took a gap semester in college and how it impacts me a year laterI recently came across a Medium story by Claire Gong, a tech PM on a break, about her experience thus far with her career break. In her story, Claire discusses the reasons why she took a career break: to build a healthier mindset on productivity, to prioritize her relationships, and…Gap Semester8 min readGap Semester8 min read
Aug 19How my yoga practice transformed my lifeThis post is part of a multiple-part story series where I share my journey with different things I’ve been struggling with. I’ll be covering my journey growing up as a 22-year-old in NYC through topics like health, relationships, work, and more. About a year and a half back, I stumbled…Yoga4 min readYoga4 min read
Published inChange Your Mind Change Your Life·Aug 18Member-onlyProductivity Is Actually Super Fun When You’re Not Burnt OutI recently closed a significant chapter in my life, one that spanned the last four years, and shed a title I had carried for a dozen years — yes, I am no longer a student. With my upcoming full-time job set to kick off in mid-August, I’ve been contemplating how…Burnout5 min readBurnout5 min read
Aug 16We’re all just particles moving in random motion.I’m sitting at my local coffee shop. The coffee shop is busy, but I don’t recognize anyone here. When I drive around my town, things look a little different too. …Growing Up3 min readGrowing Up3 min read
