Is $15 an hour possible right away? — Working from home as a writer is a highly competitive industry, and it can be hard to make a good living in this field. Because there are so many people competing for the same eyeballs and jobs on the same platforms, viewers and clients are often able to choose from…

Is there peace and happiness in imperfection? — Why do I worry so much about everything? It’s a question I’ve been asking myself a lot lately. And I’m not the only one. In fact, worry is one of the most common mental health concerns in the United States. According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, anxiety…

And why it’s important to be friends with yourself — I can’t help but feel that we are all searching for something. We go through our lives looking for that one thing that will make us happy. But, no matter what we do, or how hard we try, we always seem to come up short. It’s like there’s this big…

But this is how we’ll hit the brakes — Over the years, I have become more aware of the fact that I am constantly rushing. It seems like there is always somewhere to be and something to do. As a result, I often find myself rushing through life without really taking the time to stop and enjoy the moment. …

What if I spent my evenings creating instead of passively consuming? — It’s 6:30 pm. Do you know where your dinner is? If you’re like me, it’s probably on its way into your stomach. For the last few years, I’ve developed the habit of eating dinner around 6:30 pm and then spending the rest of my evening on the couch. My wife…

Sunday is my day for rest — A wise man once said, “I don’t have to write; I choose to write.” In a way, this simple statement captures the essence of what it means to be a writer. At its heart, writing is an act of choice. We choose to communicate our thoughts and experiences through the…

If you’re writing, you’re a writer — While many people spend their lives dreaming about becoming writers, the truth is that only those who truly commit to the craft have any hope of achieving success. During the short time I’ve committed to becoming a professional writer, I’ve learned this: In order to be successful, writers must write…

And how to break free from the chains of self-imposed restriction — It’s human nature to want to be liked and to fit in with our peers. But at what point does this desire to be accepted become unhealthy? When does it stop being about finding our own path and start becoming about conforming to someone else’s idea of who we should…

The positive effects of marijuana on this writer’s productivity — In the past, conversations about marijuana use were often shrouded in secrecy and laced with taboo. Today, however, the tides are beginning to shift. There has been a growing movement to legalize marijuana for both medical and recreational purposes in recent years. …