Overthink

Decisions can be tough. Some feel as though options are infinite. The more outcomes that exist, the more we overthink. Sure, the outcomes of certain decisions weigh heavier …

Change of Scenery

I love working at coffee shops. I’m that guy — sitting at a corner table, laptop out, earbuds in, cappuccino at arms reach. But it’s not the coffee …

Patience

“What am I supposed to do, just sit around and wait?” We’ve all said this in one form or another. When you’ve reached that frustrating point of realization …

Control

We’re control junkies, every one of us. It’s hard-wired. Having control over things gives us a sense of power, a sense of safety and assurance. But as much …

Gentrification and the Blame Game

Gentrification is both a blessing and a curse. It breathes new life into otherwise forgotten neighbourhoods and revitalizes areas that were rundown and decrepit. Crime rates plummet, new …

Small Shift, Huge Benefit

At the start of 2024, I decided to write every day. Even if I only write 50 words of nonsense, the scattered shards of a shitty first draft, …

Specialty Shopping

One of the most underrated and simple ways to improve your experience and add novelty to your life is by buying groceries from specialty shops. By “specialty” I’m …

Five Influences

I’ve spoken before about the importance of the five people you spend the most time with and how much they influence you. And since hearing about it for …

How We’ve Always Done It

14 of the most dangerous words in the English language can be broken down into two simple seven-word phrases. You’ve all heard them. Many of you have probably …

Finding Time for Practice

It’s easy for me to make excuses to avoid sitting down and doing my daily writing. Especially on days when my day job devours most of my time. …