May 30, 2021How to Leave a NightmareTips from a lucid dreamer that can be applied in the waking life When I was really young, I was prone to nightmares. I would wake up crying, frozen in place with the occasional wet bed. In the second grade, my mother blamed it on the fact that I regularly…Self Reflection6 min read
Feb 26, 2021Weight Training Your WritingDumbbells to digits — Fitness tips that helped me build a better writing habit For new writers, the hardest thing about writing seems to be getting started on…well writing. That blank page becomes your nemesis and procrastinating becomes a full-on Olympic sport as you leap to do just about anything…Writing6 min read
Dec 10, 2020How the “Long-Hauler” Experience Echos Chronic ConditionsPost-Covid-19 survivors are having symptoms that mimic the experience of people living with chronic illness and trauma Recently, 60 Minutes came out with a video describing the experiences of those who had Covid-19 and are still suffering from symptoms months later. …Covid 195 min read
Published in The Startup·Jun 30, 2020What TeamFight Tactics Can Teach You About Decision-MakingLearning how cognitive biases affect your decisions — Like many people, I’ve always tried to ensure I’m making the best possible decision. Amongst the daily choices ranging from “What to have for breakfast?” to “What career do I want?” to “What is my life’s purpose?”, decision fatigue is a very real facet of existing in this lifetime. …Behavioral Science7 min read
Apr 26, 2020Clarifying the Hydroxychloroquine Hype TrainWithin these stressful times, it is not a stretch to say that there is a desire permeating society for this period of struggle to be over. All over the world there is a race to find a definitive answer to the chaos caused by Covid-19. Because of this pressure to…Covid 197 min read
