Like clockwork, your aspirational daily routine with a predictably sparkly aesthetic flair is here. Of course, I’m participating in the goal-setting hysteria. It would be out of character for an overachieving type-A engineer to sit on the sidelines while the rest of the world attempts to plan out their life. If my life went to…
There’s a recurring theme in the novels that snag my interest. Once upon a time, in a faraway land, a brave heroine fights off the forces of darkness. Her idealism and self-sacrificial nature have her trapped with seemingly no way out. Enter the misunderstood dark Prince. A painfully beautiful, powerful, and unreasonably wealthy male waltzes…
Your environment has a huge impact on your personal wellbeing. When I initially moved into my new home I felt out of place, lonely, and homesick. What I had hoped for was to find a place I could call home. But I am a firm believer that home is not a feeling we simply happen…
https://youtu.be/ny_Yh7qMCXw My skin health has been a bit of a roller coaster. I've struggled with cystic acne, closed comedones, and the scaring that follows. Unfortunately, my journey to clear skin was much more complicated and drawn out than finding the ideal skincare regime. You can find my lovely sob story about how many products fail…
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Why We Sleep: Book Review Prioritize Sleep If someone told you there was a magic pill that would reduce the risk of Alzheimer's and cancer, reduce stress and anxiety, help you lose weight, and make you more attractive, wouldn't you take it? “the shorter your sleep, the shorter your life. The leading causes of disease…
Happy New Year and a New YouTube video! Journaling has been the keystone habit that saves my mental health when I am feeling stressed, anxious or overwhelmed. I'm optimistic that 2021 will be more positive than last year. If you are looking for a positive habit to start the new year here are my top…
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Over the weekend, I was organizing, doing an early spring cleaning when I came across this deadweight. This box is filled with my notebooks, exams, and homework from University. Pages and pages of painstakingly detailed engineering workbooks (written mostly in glittery gel pen) served me well on my journey to build a healthy GPA. Now,…
In the Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg, we're shown an interesting new perspective on habit creation. Duhigg argues that the power to change your habits and to construct your idea life comes when we understand the hidden mechanisms underlying habitual action. I found this book helpful in understanding the triggers for action and the phycology behind our subliminal choices. I wish this book focused more on the actionable steps for habit change instead of over explaining the same concept through a series of anecdotal case studies.
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