On my own journey to learn about my roots, I realized that they are broader than my direct lineage. I was born in the United States and my parents were born in India. And I’ve slowly been trying to learn more about my ancestors, in the capacity I can.
But…
I’ve seen a lot of talk about the power of resiliency. It’s often discussed in a way that sounds heroic. It’s romanticized as a skill or quality that feels magical. …
As a librarian, I often tell people that there are more questions than there are answers. This might seem counterintuitive because libraries are often synonymous with answers, however, there are always spaces and gaps in information.
Similarly, while what you answer during an interview is important, the questions you ask…
There are many times I’ve been proud of myself in my life. I was proud of myself when I got high test scores. I was proud of myself when I landed certain jobs and when I got promoted. I was proud of myself when I got published in certain publications…
But be mindful if they are.
The question of passion and career are so often dependent upon each other in society. I say this as someone who has always tried to figure out her one passion in life, only to learn that this is a problematic desire. I made this video about this exact global conundrum.
I’ve asked them too.
When I used to go to Al-Anon meetings, I marveled at how I didn’t know what almost anyone I met did for a living. Nobody asked. It was the type of environment where profession wasn’t centered. …
See what I did there?
There is a lot of writing advice out there that encourages writers to use numbers in the title of their articles, creating what is called a “listicle”. For example, this piece that in Better Marketing provides 6 reasons to use numbers in your title:
- It makes the article sound authoritative
- …
The pandemic forced many workers to work from home. Some welcomed the change, enjoying being at home with their pets or having a chance to sleep in. Others weren’t sure how to balance their family life, having to monitor remote schooling while remote working and juggle other family demands. And…
