PinnedMember-onlyReview of Basic Korean by Andrew Sangpil: Robust and Effective Way to LearnReview from a self-learner for other self-learners. Hwaiting! — Studying a language on your own can be a daunting and too arduous a task to continue if you don’t have the right resources. Everyone has different learning styles and preferences, so the correct resources often vary person by person. …Korean4 min read
PinnedMember-only5 Ways Anxiety Changes Your Behaviourand what you could do about it — Anxiety is a widespread debilitating mental illness that most of us are familiar with. As of 2017, according to the National Institute of Mental Health, 40 million people worldwide suffer from anxiety but only 37% seek help. Anxiety disorders are highly treatable, either through medication or lifestyle changes. …Anxiety5 min read
PinnedMember-onlyHow to Find Comfort When you are Anxious or DepressedI’ve been using my personal sources of comfort and it’s been helping so here is how to find your own and why you should. Throughout my battle with depression, anxiety, and chronic loneliness I’ve often had to fend for myself without the help of a professional, friends, or family. I…Depression5 min read
PinnedMember-onlyHow to Practice Any Skill EffectivelyThe science behind improvement and 4 actionable tips to get better at anything — Every skill is learned through practice — repetition of an action with the goal of improvement. Practice allows us to perform the skill with more ease, confidence, speed, and attention to detail. As we practice, we notice the improvement in our abilities. What we cannot notice is that our bodies…Skills Development4 min read
Published in Soul-deep·PinnedMember-only20 Lessons I've Learned in my 25 Years and 5 I Wish I HadToday is my 25th birthday and I can’t help the contemplative mood mixed in with my intense need to party. Since partying to my fullest abilities is not an option, I'm spending the evening vibing to my favorite music, dancing in my seat, drinking, and writing about some of the…Life Lessons12 min read
Mar 8Member-onlyI’m Tired of Your Medium Income ReportsIs there nothing else you can write? — Once upon a time, I could log in to Medium and add dozens of enticing posts about life, art, literature, philosophy, relationships, writing, etc. to my reading list and spend hours enjoying amazing writing. …Medium4 min read
Mar 7Member-onlyHow I Self-study Korean for FreeI’ve been studying Korean on my own for half a year. It’s become progressively easier to study despite the accumulation of material to memorize and grammar to assimilate. The reason? A good self-study setup and appropriate study resources. Learning a language as difficult as Korean sounds like a daunting endeavor…Korean3 min read
Mar 1Member-onlyMy 6 Steps to Breaking Out of Writing RutsOvercome the restlessness before it turns into writer’s block or burnout. — Settling down to focus on writing is near impossible when your mind is running around in circles. We all have those days (or weeks) when we feel restless; when our mind is buzzing with thoughts, ideas, tasks we want to get done, but instead of working on those things we…Writing Tips8 min read
Jan 30Member-onlyOn New Beginnings and What Defines ThemThe outlook that makes me believe that rock bottom is nowhere near my feet and gives me the strength to take another step forward. I’m intimately familiar with the need to start anew. It’s a painful yearning that burns through my being and makes me wish I was anywhere else…Thoughts3 min read
Published in Invisible Illness·Jan 30Member-only9 Things you Should Never Say to a Person with Mental IllnessIt’s not “just your opinion” or “trying to give advice.” It is harmful and stilts real improvement. — I was admitted to the hospital earlier this month due to a ruptured blood vessel in my right eye. The rupture was caused by hypertension which was caused by heart palpitations. The arrhythmia is a symptom of my panic disorder. …Mental Health8 min read
