Sometimes Quitting Is the Ultimate Self-Care
Self-change. Personal growth. Self-improvement. Growth mindset. Whatever you call it, I’ve been doing it for a long time. Not by reading a bunch of self-help books — though nothing is wrong with that — but by simply being curious and investigating my own patterns and noticing my own thoughts and self-talk. Coupled with mindfulness, this […]
Read more“Maybe it’s time for me to stop focusing on making someone else money and start focusing on making myself happy.”
tlm
What to Consider When Choosing Shows to Watch For Language Learning
I’ve been watching Japanese dubs for the last few weeks, and I’ve found them super helpful in my process of active listening. My How to Watch Japanese Dubs on Netflix to Practice Listening Comprehension article gives detailed instructions on how to change your language settings, but how do you decide what shows and movies to watch […]
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5 Storage Solutions Under $20 That Spark Joy in My Home
I’m all about keeping my home tidy, especially since I’ve been spending a lot more time here. I found that all the little inconveniences around my home would annoy me every time I came across them: Not being able to find a lid, puddles on my bathroom counter, digging around in drawers for the right […]
Read moreLet yourself be silently drawn by the strange pull of what you really love. It will not lead you astray.
Rumi
My Japanese-Inspired Floor Desk: 1 Year Later
This is my third post in a series about my Japanese-inspired floor desk. In case you missed them, check out the first posts below: How I Set Up a Japanese-Inspired Floor Desk My Japanese-Inspired Floor Desk: 6 months later + 5 tips for sitting on the floor. Over the last year and a half, my Japanese-inspired desk […]
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I’m 5’1″ — Here Are 2 Things I Need For a Comfortable Home Office
In my many years of working behind a desk, I’ve tried a lot of different office equipment, and being 5’1″-ish means I have special requirements for making my workstation more comfortable. I used to skimp on office equipment because it can be expensive, but I realized that I was paying for it in other ways […]
Read moreDreaming, after all, is a form of planning.
Gloria Steinem
The Game-Changing Language Learning Advice That Eased the Pressure
My first post about learning Japanese talked about how I switched schools to earn an associate’s degree in Japanese, but I don’t think I mentioned that the new school term starts a month later than the original one. I was excited to use the extra time to focus on what I need to improve the […]
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How to Watch Japanese Dubs on Netflix to Practice Listening Comprehension
Even though I’m still a beginner, I like to practice my listening comprehension as much as possible. One of my favorite things to do is watch Japanese television; it’s great for when I don’t feel like actively studying but still want to expose myself to the language. A lot of people caution against watching anime […]
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