Published in In Fitness And In Health·4 days agoMember-onlyWhat the 16 Pounds I Lost in 1 Year Were Made OfThey were made of 4 things, actually. — I didn’t go on a diet. I didn’t exercise — I even stopped working out. I quit counting calories. I ceased feeling guilty when I ate dessert or pizza. In a word, I let go. I learned to listen to myself, and as a result, some of my habits changed. …Weight5 min readWeight5 min read
Published in Better Advice·4 days agoMember-onlyHow to Find What You Want to Do With Your LifeNo, I’m not talking about the job. — For some people, their work aligns with what drives them. Good for them! For many others, that’s not the case. If you have a job but don’t feel fulfilled, if you feel like you haven’t started living yet, if you feel like you’re missing out on your life, if you…Life5 min readLife5 min read
Published in Better Advice·6 days agoMember-onlyArtists-Freelancers, What Do You Do First?Here’s what I realized about the way I organize my days. — I juggle every day between two hats: freelance writer and artist. I try to write the texts that pay my bills + create words and photos that feed my flame. Without one, I can’t live. The thing is, it’s challenging to mobilize enough energy in a day to do both. …Productivity4 min readProductivity4 min read
Published in In Fitness And In Health·Mar 20Member-onlyMaybe You Should Leave Your Weight AloneHow I let go and lost 16 lbs. — Disclaimer: This article is not suited for persons with a weight-related health problem. The sole purpose of this text is to deconstruct some of the ideas about the way our bodies look, and to help people with mild eating disorders to overcome them. I am not a specialist, doctor, or…Weight4 min readWeight4 min read
Published in In Fitness And In Health·Mar 14Member-onlyIt Only Takes 20 Minutes to Feel BetterLet me tell you about what I did this morning. — This is immediate feedback. This morning, after coffee, I felt the desire to unfold the yoga mat. It’s been a long time since I last used it—more than six months. I just stopped at some point. I was tired of being stuck in a routine that was too demanding. This…Yoga3 min readYoga3 min read
Published in Publishous·Mar 9Member-onlyWhat Does ‘Enjoying Life’ Mean?Some attempts at an answer. — Last night, shortly before midnight, I was reading a few pages of Outline by Rachel Cusk, in bed. There was this passage where a father takes his two children on vacation. He’s never done this before. At the same time, his marriage is ending. He feels lost. He doesn’t know…Life3 min readLife3 min read
Published in ILLUMINATION·Jan 31Member-onlyThe 6-Month TrialA roadmap for all your projects — Human beings are fickle. One day we have a great idea, but a week later it seems dumb and we give up. Sounds familiar? To me it does. I have a master’s degree in having big ideas for great projects that turn out never completed. Either because I fiddle with…Projects4 min readProjects4 min read
Published in ILLUMINATION·Jan 26Member-onlyHow to Figure Out What You Want to Do With Your LifeA simple tip I wish I had used earlier. — It’s senseless: at an age when we know nothing about life, we are asked what we want to do with the whole of our days, for the rest of it. We must choose a path, make decisions, open doors, and close others… How is that possible? According to the National…Careers4 min readCareers4 min read
Published in Publishous·Jan 17Member-onlyHave a Goal That Requires You to Be Consistent?Here’s the 3-step process that works for me. — I’ve noticed a pattern. Whenever I have a new project or goal, making it a reality can often be summed up, at first, in a simple action to be repeated regularly. Like once a day. This applied when: I decided to write and publish every day on Medium; I decided…Goals4 min readGoals4 min read
Published in ILLUMINATION·Jan 16Member-onlyShould You Eat Breakfast? Here’s My Answer After 2 Years of Trial and ErrorI found the perfect formula for me. — All online health articles recommend eating breakfast: “Many studies have shown the health benefits of eating breakfast. It improves your energy levels and ability to concentrate in the short term, and can help with better weight management, reduced risk of type 2 diabetes and heart disease in the long term.” …Breakfast3 min readBreakfast3 min read
