My transition from prioritizing pleasure to prioritizing discipline — I still remember the last glass of wine I enjoyed. It’s funny how at the time, I didn’t realize that a glass of Argentinian wine would be the nightcap to my days of hedonism. It’s funny how I didn’t realize that glass would symbolize my transition from prioritizing pleasure to…

An average person’s journey from couch to 42k in one year — I have never identified as an athlete. Before I started running, I’d work out maybe once per month — when someone else invited me to join them at a fitness class, or something. I didn’t do sports in high school. …

Are you thinking of quitting your job so you can travel the world? — In the United States, there is no federal law regarding paid vacation minimums. For most Americans, it’s difficult to negotiate paid (or even unpaid) time off to travel long-term. Even with remote work on the rise, some people are quitting their jobs so they can travel abroad. And right now…

Travelling doesn’t have to be expensive — read these tips to travel on a low budget. — Wanderlust: a strong impulse to explore the world. And when you have that strong impulse, that need to see and explore the world, you’ll find a way to do it. And you’re determined to chase your dreams by finding ways to travel on a low budget. You’re going to do…

One of the best things about heartbreak is the opportunity to find yourself. — After a breakup, emotions are confusing to navigate. One minute, you look back longingly at memory of closeness shared between you and your ex. The next minute, you remember arguments, being pushed away, feeling withdrawn. There is no one way to heal your heart after a breakup. …

This Filipina entrepreneur started her candle company with $100 and a Shopify store. Here’s how she’s pursuing her mission to make TERRA a household name. — How many ideas fail because the person behind the idea was afraid to even begin? When was the last time you gave yourself permission to pursue a project — and see what happens? At the end of 2019, I remember seeing this tweet from Filipina entrepreneur Dianna Allen about how…

The world needs more social entrepreneurs building a bridge between science and the community — One difficulty scientists face is their research reaching communities. More bridges need to be built between scientists and the community. That’s why I’m so excited to bring you this interview with Susanna Shankar, a content creator pursuing an MSc to inspire people to think critically about their decisions to save…

Turn your love of research and words into a way to make money freelance writing — There’s something both romantic and rewarding about being able to be paid for your love of research and words. But how do people find websites that will pay freelance writers? One of the hardest parts about getting started freelancing, let alone freelance writing, is finding clients. If you’ve ever looked…

I write about the intersection of identity and overcoming addiction. — ✨ About Krista Aoki Aloha! I’m Krista Aoki. I’m a web designer and marketer from the American Pacific. Currently, I’m enjoying life from Central Vietnam. It’s hard to answer the question “where are you from?” because every person who asks expects a different answer. I was born & raised on the island of Guåhan…