Even if the Southern terms are not universal, the intent behind being kinder to strangers should be.
My Struggle With Asian Culture’s Attitudes About Weight
Talking about weight is taboo in America, but Asian cultures are a lot more direct.
Talking about weight is taboo in America, but Asian cultures are a lot more direct.
High Expectations Are Making Me Miserable. I’m Trying to Break Free.
When expectations are combined with a low locus of control, there’s nothing I can do to change the outcome.
When expectations are combined with a low locus of control, there’s nothing I can do to change the outcome.
How a Long-Term Perspective Is Helping Me Stay Grounded
This day, this moment, is just one in a big puzzle.
This day, this moment, is just one in a big puzzle.
I’ve Been Accused of Eating Cats and Dogs. Attacks Against Haitian Immigrants Are Much Worse
Specifically targeting a vulnerable population with a presidential platform is just wrong.
Specifically targeting a vulnerable population with a presidential platform is just wrong.
How ‘The Window’ Helps Me Manage My ADHD Symptoms
There is no one-size-fits-all solution, but small, incremental efforts help lessen the mental load.
There is no one-size-fits-all solution, but small, incremental efforts help lessen the mental load.
Republicans Are Weird. But What Are Democrats?
The new messaging is working, but it’s only the first step.
The new messaging is working, but it’s only the first step.
In Defense of Being a Jack of All Trades, Master of None
I never wanted one life endeavor to be the sole determinant of my happiness and identity again.
I never wanted one life endeavor to be the sole determinant of my happiness and identity again.
I’m Giving a Lot of Effort. Why Am I Not Seeing Success?
We want to believe our success or failure is a direct result of our actions, but sometimes, it’s not.
We want to believe our success or failure is a direct result of our actions, but sometimes, it’s not.
When We Feel Bad for Feeling Bad
How meta-emotions can amplify our suffering.
How meta-emotions can amplify our suffering.
My Struggle to Control ADHD Hyperfocus
Sometimes it’s a good thing, but sometimes it’s not.
Sometimes it’s a good thing, but sometimes it’s not.
I Never Took Graduation Seriously. My Students Showed Me Why It’s Such a Big Deal.
Graduation is a special day when the trials and tribulations of life’s hardships do not apply.
Graduation is a special day when the trials and tribulations of life’s hardships do not apply.
Overcoming Phobias and Insecurities Has Felt Empowering and Liberating
Learning to swim and cook have been bigger deals to me than they are for most people.
Learning to swim and cook have been bigger deals to me than they are for most people.
Will the World Ever Have a Place for Tortured, Haunted Men?
The conditioning of boys and men causes significant internal conflict in a changing world.
The conditioning of boys and men causes significant internal conflict in a changing world.
I Used to Support Tipping Culture — Now, I Think It Has Gone Too Far
The only solution seems to be paying workers more, rather than pushing the burden onto the consumer.
The only solution seems to be paying workers more, rather than pushing the burden onto the consumer.
Learning to Embrace My Asian Identity
A complex relationship is finally turning in the right direction.
A complex relationship is finally turning in the right direction.