As you start to see the light, the darkness also becomes clear. — I went through my Instagram account recently and removed a bunch of photos. My heart ached in sorrow for what I saw there. I wanted to wrap her in my arms and tell her I’m sorry. I’m sorry for betraying her. …

Intuition is our built-in BS radar. So why do we ignore it? — Disclaimer: Names have been changed throughout to protect the identities of individuals involved. Being able to read others' energy has always been both a blessing and a curse. …

Until 2013, the only narrative we were exposed to was the beautiful, helpless maiden who gets rescued by Prince Charming, gets married, and lives happily ever after, as if that’s the key to happiness… — Weak, incapable females who need a male to rescue them, setting a societal expectation that a “normal” life looks like a man and a wife, marriage and kids. …but what if that’s not what makes you happy?

Because “Oh, jeepers” just doesn’t cut it when you’ve kicked your toe on the coffee table. — Ooo! *tenses*. I can feel the air becoming thick as I drop this piece. I can feel the Karens of the world, brows furrowing in disgust, ready to complain to the Manager. *whispers* Sorry, if your name’s Karen. You’ve become a world-renowned meme, and this moment was just too perfect…

And why you shouldn’t read this article. — I’ve got your attention, haven’t I? Why? Because most people are looking for success. Most people are trying to figure out how to monetize on Medium. Most people are trying to find out what they need to stop doing, or start doing, that will help them earn more money. And…

Tell me lies. Tell me sweet little lies. — I used to always want to tell my side of the story. I couldn’t bear it when people spread lies about me. One day, well into adulthood, I realised that people who truly know and love me will hear a story and be able to differentiate the truth from the…

I’m not your “hun”. We’re not best friends. I don’t know you. So don’t ply me with your cheap trickery. — Most of us have probably had this type of Manager at some point in our careers: The Manager that doesn’t know how to be a Manager, so they resort to unwarranted and overly familiar flattery in an attempt to get what they want. The Beginning of the End “Hello, my favourite *insert role here*. Can…

For anyone who’s sick of hearing from generic self-help gurus and motivational coaches — When I was writing my goals for 2020, one of them was to start listening to podcasts. Previously, I couldn’t think of anything more boring than listening to someone’s voice drone on endlessly. I recall trying to listen to a podcast previously, and turning it off very quickly. …

New Year’s resolutions are a bandaid solution designed to… — New Year’s resolutions are a bandaid solution designed to make yourself feel better at a time of celebration, instead of feeling awful because another year has passed and you’re nowhere near where you want to be in life. Did you achieve your New Year’s resolutions for 2020? If not, do…