Mar 23Member-onlyWalking Amongst the ShadowsThe Final Chapter of a Daughter of a Vietnam War Veteran The Vietnam War is finally killing my dad. Decades have gone by since my dad served in the Vietnam War. Shadows of the past have melted into the pavement, leaving no trace they were even there. But the broken…Death10 min readDeath10 min read
Jun 10, 2022Member-onlyDon’t Forget the SensesBoost your productivity with sensory strategies Before I start working, I make a plan. I plan what I am working towards, the steps I need to do to get there, and what I need to get ready to work. Planning helps my brain know what to expect and how I…Productivity4 min readProductivity4 min read
Jun 6, 2022Member-onlyChange Your RoleA Simple Strategy To Keep Yourself Productive Ever catch yourself feeling stuck or unproductive? You have a great idea and you have been writing for days but you feel like you are going around in circles instead of crossing the finish line. You have a report that is due at…Self Improvement3 min readSelf Improvement3 min read
Published inHuman Parts·Nov 1, 2021Member-onlyInherited BadasseryThe meaning behind hidden objects — My family has a way of not dealing with death. They stop talking about the person as if they just vanished into thin air. One day they are here; one day, they are not. Stories and memories are obsolete, things of the past that are selfishly packed away in the…Self8 min readSelf8 min read
Sep 27, 2021Member-onlyBreaking Down A Task: Materials and ObstaclesThe Third Step in Breaking Down a Task Awesome! You made a sketch of the done and identified the steps. Finally, work time! You sit down to work but then realize you forgot to get something you need in the other room. Off you go to find it. A few…Productivity4 min readProductivity4 min read
Sep 20, 2021Member-onlyBreaking Down Tasks: Identify The ActionsThe Second Step in Breaking Down a Task Woo hoo! Step 1 completed- you sketched out what the finished project looks like. Excitedly, you jump into working on the project. However, your excitement quickly turns into overwhelm, which freezes your motivation. Where do you even begin? You try your hardest…Self Improvement5 min readSelf Improvement5 min read
Aug 24, 2021Member-onlySorry to Disappoint YouA memoir of work Being a curious thinker, it should have been no surprise to my dad when I asked him what I needed to do to be successful in life. His answer also did not surprise me. Thinking back to the stories that tickled my ears as a child…Mwc Work3 min readMwc Work3 min read
Aug 24, 2021Member-onlyPod 2.1- The Space of the FutureA Memoir to Space “Welcome to Pod 2.1. I am Selma. I am here to help you get acquainted with your new home. Pod 2.1 is equipped with everything you will need for the next year. Please refrain from asking me questions until the end.” “Pod 2.1 has multi-purpose rooms…Mwc Space5 min readMwc Space5 min read
Aug 23, 2021Member-onlyDear Happiness, I Have Not Given Up On YouA Memoir of Re-Entry Dear happiness, I have not given up on you. At times it may seem like I have. So many days and years have flown by, with me being numb and unresponsive. Smothering you under the ashes that the negativity in me has made. I can see…Mwc Reentry4 min readMwc Reentry4 min read
Aug 19, 2021Member-onlyBreaking Down A Task: Picture the DoneThe First Step in Breaking Down a Task So you need to break down a task, huh? A teacher told you breaking down a task would help you on an assignment. A boss recommended you break down a massive project into smaller tasks to make sure you complete each part…Self Improvement5 min readSelf Improvement5 min read
