Published in Better Humans·PinnedMember-onlyHow the Cheapest Smartwatch on the Market Was the Key to Writing MoreSaying that a cheap smartwatch saved my writing career may sound a bit dramatic—but it’s true — No matter what type of writer you are (employed, contributor, freelancer, or just a writer for pleasure), you must have struggled at least once in your career with a lack of productivity. Maybe you were suffering from writer’s block. Or perhaps you weren’t pleased with the topic you’ve chosen. Whatever…Writing7 min readWriting7 min read
Published in Better Humans·PinnedMember-onlyI’m Trying the Capsule Wardrobe Approach to Better Organize My Clothing — And It’s Working!Here’s how to implement it, too — Now that we’re entering (or reentering) friendlier times, with less remote work or school and more in-person events to attend, the dilemma of ‘What pajamas should I wear today” rapidly turned into ‘What on Earth should I wear today?’. Sounds familiar, right? I believe to my very core that I…Lifestyle7 min readLifestyle7 min read
Published in Better Humans·PinnedMember-onlyHow I Effectively Switched From Regular Books to AudiobooksAudio books help me get through books that aren’t in my favorite genres—but that I need to read anyway. Audiobooks made it work. — I have never been a true fan of the dominance technology benefits from nowadays. Nor did I ever rush into ditching old-school methods in favor of brand-new, polished, and easier-to-use ones. Part of it might have to do with my innate lack of skills in dealing with electronic devices.Books7 min readBooks7 min read
Published in Better Humans·PinnedMember-onlyHow I Learned to Stop Scheduling and Start PrioritizingAn easy and impactful guide to a smarter way of accomplishing what matters — “You can have it all. Just not all at once.” ― Oprah Winfrey Whenever I asked my therapist for tips on how to better manage my time and get everything done in the time I have available, she always answered with this: “Stop concentrating on crowding your already busy schedule…Productivity8 min readProductivity8 min read
Published in About Me Stories·PinnedMember-onlyAbout Me — Simona CazanescuAn alien accidentally inhabiting Planet Earth — I find it terribly funny how such an easy task as the one of describing yourself can make you wonder whether you’re truly able to tell your story to an audience… But hey, I’ll give it a try! Disclaimer: I consider myself to be the most curious person you’ll ever…About Me3 min readAbout Me3 min read
Published in Better Humans·Nov 25, 2022Member-onlyHow Can You Ease the Pressure on Your Mental Health Using MinimalismOr, even better, how can you improve it this way? — Life is complicated. It’s complex, intricate, and sinuous. Happy moments alternate with bits of sadness. Sometimes, the sadness can last longer than we want it to. Other times, the joyous moments we cling on make it all worth it. If you’re asking me, I wouldn’t have it any other way…Mental Health9 min readMental Health9 min read
Oct 5, 2022Member-onlyBarcelona: Why Visit It and 7 Best Things To DoA short, yet comprehensive guide that will hopefully come in very handy — Nothing compares to a great city break or a longer holiday to one of Europe’s most exciting places to visit. And trust me, Barcelona is always a good choice and an awesome place to be, as the Spanish way of enjoying life will instantly become your favourite. To make sure…Travel6 min readTravel6 min read
Published in ILLUMINATION·Oct 4, 2022Member-onlyFirst Time in Barcelona — 5 Essential TipsIf you fancy a step down from work and a deep dive into a great atmosphere, then you should definitely make the most of it! — City breaks are, in fact, much-needed breaths of fresh air for when the lucrative atmosphere we all bury ourselves in becomes overwhelming. The same goes for summer vacations. We all want as many of those as possible, right? I’m sure Barcelona is a destination that crossed your mind at least…Travel8 min readTravel8 min read
Published in ILLUMINATION·Jan 7, 2022Member-onlyShould New Year’s Resolutions Still Be a Thing?With the last year that just came to a conclusion and a fresh one that started a week ago, we can feel nothing less than excitement, motivation, and the will to be better than ever before. …Life5 min readLife5 min read
Published in Curious·Oct 25, 2021Member-onlyWhy a Switch From Self-Help Books to Memoirs Is Worth Considering‘’A tree’s wood is also its memoir.” — “History is written by the victors, but it’s victims who write the memoirs.” ― Carol Tavris In recent times, I’ve happened to notice a wild outburst of self-help books everybody reads and recommends. And by everybody I mean people whom I follow, admire, or trust. Most of the time, I…Books5 min readBooks5 min read
