Meaning and Self-Esteem: How Low Self-Esteem Contributes to Chronic Boredom and an Inability to Find Your Purpose

So much of my life was wasted. Growing up with an anxiety disorder, or several, made me want to run … More

The Fear of the Gaze of the Other: Why We Should Stop Caring So Much about What Others Think of Us

The existentialists notably wrote about the fear of the other’s gaze, of being perceived as something other than your ideal. … More

The Dark Side of Celebrity: Questions to Ask Yourself Before Pursuing Fame

You know that famous cliche, “Be careful what you wish for”? While iterated, it’s seldom heeded. So many of us … More

The Myth of Sainthood: Why You and I Will Always Be Works-In-Progess

I’m a contradiction. To reduce my psyche to any particular set of traits is impossible, because I’m often one person … More

Developing Vision: How Our Fear of Introspection Prevents Us from Thriving

People often ask why they aren’t successful, wondering about the trait they’re missing, that others seemingly possess. And for most … More

We’re All Hypocrites: How Our Unacknowledged Beliefs about Perfection and Success Make Us Depressed

We often tell ourselves one thing and do another. This common phenomenon, often referred to as hypocrisy, is shared by … More

Overcoming Creative Blocks: My Rules for Battling Procrastination and the Fear of Failure

When people face any sort of creative block, they often think they have to be inspired, waiting for some aha … More

Philosophy in Love: How Philosophy Affects Your Love-Life, Even if You Don’t Know It

Whether you know it or not, philosophy affects all of your relationships and your thoughts about them. We often think … More

The Self-Made Myth: How Our Biased Thinking about Luck Reduces Empathy and Compassion

“It takes more than skill to be a champion. It takes equal parts of talent, luck, work, and nerve.” -“Fats” … More

When Style Becomes Law: How Our Rigid Beliefs and Solutions Can Create Unnecessary Conflicts

“I personally do not believe in ‘style‘. Because of ‘styles‘, people are separated. They are not united together because styles became law.” … More