Being at a startup has helped me talk about my period. — This week, I was scrolling through some writer’s forums, and there was a woman wondering hopelessly about how to be productive on her period. Other women responded: “I’ve got a heat pack that is pretty much attached to me at all times and it helps me grin and bear it…

How I hit rock bottom and what I did next. — At the end of 2018, I was just like anyone else: Going to my 9 to 5 as a software developer, studying for certs, searching for cool service opportunities on the side, and going out to the bars on the weekend and getting fucked up ’til Kingdom come. It was…

Recovery is not the same as self-indulgence… but sometimes indulging yourself is okay, too. — A couple of months ago, I was coming out of my first iteration of The Abundance Circle, my paid group coaching program. I was in this weird purgatory where I wasn’t exactly sure what I was working on next. Feeling anxious, and coming off the back of learning about recovery…

When you’re feeling bored and busy — This past week, I was catching up with a friend who just quit his 9 to 5. Me being the Abundance Coach and all his sudden leap was fascinating to me. Well, it was “sudden” for me, but it was something he had thought about for a long time. …

If you’re not living the life of your dreams, here are some reasons why. — In middle school, you would find me sitting in my room, diligently studying. Actually, no. You would walk in and think I was studying, but I was “Alt + Tab” ing so quick you couldn’t see I’d been watching one of my guilty pleasures… Korean drama. Yep, before K-pop was…

We’re not always good at it. But when we do it right, compassion can rewrite our lives. — “When we’re looking for compassion, we need someone who is deeply rooted, is able to bend and, most of all, embraces us for our strengths and struggles.” — Brené Brown, The Gifts of Imperfection Everyday Compassion Means Everyday Suffering When we’re attempting something difficult, we’re usually wondering, “When is this going to be over?”

I know you’re angry. But you don’t have to be. — I didn’t use to think I was an angry person. I rarely raised my voice and often avoided conflict. Yet, there was another side of me when I was with my family. …

If you’re feeling lonely, stop trying to distract yourself. — If you’re feeling lonely, you need to stop trying to distract yourself. It won’t last. If you’re getting your nails done or seeing a concert, that’s great. But you still have to go home. If you’re feeling lonely on this particular day, there’s a reason. …

If you’re thinking “hell, no” to a dating ban, it probably means you need to do it. — Last year, I quit dating. I stopped having sex. I deleted all my apps. Now, a year later, I can hardly put to words the ways my life has been transformed. But alas, I’ll try. Let’s start with a story. The Perfect Case Study for a Dating Addict One night at an upscale food court in Dallas, I…