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.
The ‘No Excuses’ Mindset Sometimes Works for Me— But It’s Not Always the Answer
Navigating a world where feelings didn’t matter and a world where feelings increasingly did matter.
Navigating a world where feelings didn’t matter and a world where feelings increasingly did matter.
Why Megalomanic Delusional Thoughts Are Becoming My Biggest Motivator
The realization that I, too, deserve to be in the ring and arena.
The realization that I, too, deserve to be in the ring and arena.
I’m Ashamed That I Like Country Music
How our musical tastes, politics, and identities can diverge.
How our musical tastes, politics, and identities can diverge.
The Chronic Absenteeism Crisis Is More Complicated Than We Think
A teacher’s perspective on the attendance crisis from the frontlines.
A teacher’s perspective on the attendance crisis from the frontlines.
Doing All the Work in the Group Project
There’s a part of me that wants to feel important, essential, and irreplaceable.
There’s a part of me that wants to feel important, essential, and irreplaceable.