(I wrote this on a six-hour train ride to Montreal for my 23rd birthday, I hope you enjoy) *a 3-minute read* Expectations will always be placed on you, whether you like it or not. As you navigate your life, these expectations will change depending on the period of your life you are in. Developing yourselfContinue reading “The Line Is Not Linear”
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“Entering Your Villain Arc”
*a 3 minute read* While the term may be glamourized and exaggerated, the suggestion of entering a villain arc may seem completely off-putting and undesirable. Not to be taken literally, the definition of this term does have some validity. When you look at the right parts, I do believe it could be a beneficial toolContinue reading ““Entering Your Villain Arc””
“Are You Happy For Me?”
*a 3 minute read* People love to take the piss (figuratively and literally). For generations and centuries, if people have the opportunity to finesse you and make their life a little easier by inconveniencing yours, they will – without any hesitation. It’s a simple cause, quite frankly, and you have to look at it inContinue reading ““Are You Happy For Me?””
“If It Ain’t a Blessing, It’s a Lesson”
*a 4-minute read* Of all the things I learned in my undergraduate, nothing stood out to me more than the title quote above. The trials and tribulations of life will always have an effect on people one way or another. But in an experience like university, these difficulties were jam-packed into a four-year program whereContinue reading ““If It Ain’t a Blessing, It’s a Lesson””
You Are Not Alone
We never truly navigate the world on our own. Along the way, the interactions and conversations you have can take you to the ideal place you want to go. You are not alone.
Yes, You Care About What People Think
*a 4 minute read* I promise you, there’s no spelling error in the title of this article (although there might be a couple embedded in this article, but we move). Believe it or not, it’s human nature to care about what others think of you. Especially at a younger age, it’s easy to allow others’Continue reading “Yes, You Care About What People Think”
Someone Can Fix You a Plate, But No One Can Force You to Eat
*a 3 minute read* The summer playlists are now in full effect. You get the mixture of soca, hip hop, and rap all in one in a carefully curated sequence. Occasionally, you hear a track that not only makes you bop your head from left to right but also taps into a part of yourContinue reading “Someone Can Fix You a Plate, But No One Can Force You to Eat”
Fighting An Inner Battle
Since I was a young boy, stuttering has always been a problem for me. It runs in my family on my dad’s side in particular. My grandmother had a stutter, some of my cousins have a stutter, and my younger brother used to have a speech problem growing up. I am not sure what itContinue reading “Fighting An Inner Battle”
Why You Need To Use The 24 Hour Rule
*a 3 minute read* If the year 2020 has taught me anything, it is to understand the value of time and to direct my energy towards the right things. Through all the ups and downs of the year 2020, I can say with my whole chest that it’s been an emotional roller-coaster for many ofContinue reading “Why You Need To Use The 24 Hour Rule”
The Nature of Things – How to Overcome Impostor Syndrome
Ever found yourself super excited about an accomplishment, filled with the pride that comes with reaching a goal that felt unattainable once upon a time? And then… you panic. You start to doubt yourself, ask yourself questions like “Do I deserve this?” “did they make a mistake?” Am I ready for this?”. If you haveContinue reading “The Nature of Things – How to Overcome Impostor Syndrome”
Timeless Thoughts 