8 Quotes from Machiavelli that Can Teach You about the Art of Politics and Power
In the world of politics and power, there are few names as notorious and influential as Niccolò Machiavelli. As a diplomat and philosopher in Renaissance Italy, Machiavelli observed firsthand the ruthlessness and cunning required to gain and maintain political power. His most famous work, “The Prince,” remains a classic treatise on leadership and has been […]
I Have an Eating Disorder
One of the most important things to stay healthy is to eat good food. Let that be just one of the things that don’t work so well for me. Eating has always been a struggle. Ever since I was four years old, I have had trouble swallowing certain foods, and after 18 years, that still […]
Think Outside the Box: Breaking Free from Society’s Expectations
Last year I traveled with my sister. We went to visit Switzerland, Austria, and Germany. These are beautiful countries, and it was our first international travel together. I had traveled before, but that was all planned. This journey was a bit more spontaneous. We booked an Interrail pass to travel by train in Europe. We […]
The Art of Decluttering Your Mind, Feelings & Thoughts
When I woke up this morning I felt bad. It’s usually something that’s often taken away by a good cup of espresso made with my new coffee machine. But it’s much more than that. It’s the problem that comes the night before: not being able to fall asleep. Something that I have been struggling with […]
5 Signs That You Might Be Autistic
I’m autistic. That’s nothing new. I’ve been quite open about this for years and also in my writing, I’ve included many examples that make me face difficulties in life. While there is no “one-size-fits-all” list of signs that someone might be autistic, there are certain behaviors and characteristics that are commonly associated with autism. In […]
5 Things You Shouldn’t Do in Your Twenties
I’m just in my twenties and I’ve already learned so much. It’s an exciting time to be alive. It’s also a time when you may be faced with new challenges and responsibilities, and it’s important to be mindful of the decisions you make. To help you navigate this exciting time, here are five things you […]
If You Play by the Rules, You Lose. Do This Instead
Do you know what breaking the rules feels like? Then you must know it feels good. It’s good to stop doing what you’re told and plan your path ahead of you. It’s much better than doing whatsoever somebody’s expecting of you. “If you obey all the rules, you’ll miss all the fun.” — Katharine Hepburn It’s […]
5 Things You Shouldn’t Say To Autistic People
“Aren’t we all autistic?” — Everyone Have you ever heard somebody say that to a neurodivergent (autistic) person? There are so many unknown things about autism and people often don’t know how to “treat” autistic people, they’re not informed about what autism actually is. That’s fine, at first. But if you keep doing this, you’re not making […]
Stop Forcing Neurodivergent People Into Social Standards
For as long as I can remember I have been autistic. I have always had trouble communicating and responding in social situations. I just can’t do it. There’s nothing wrong with that by the way, no matter what people try to tell you is the right thing to do, just be yourself. You don’t have […]
You Will Never Win if You Follow the Rules
We are trained to follow the rules. It’s all about doing what you’re being told and more and more what we can’t do. We’re being choked by society and it’s not even a joke anymore. People are burnt-out because they’re following the social rules. We’re stressed about: Work Relationships Potential career Our future Those things […]