Not then, not now.

Actionable steps that go beyond the advice of “just ignore them” — In 2021, I went through something unexpected that many people around the world also experienced: I downloaded Tik-Tok. I wasn’t just a lurker, but an active user. Even though I haven’t danced in any videos [yet], I did participate in the trends and acted out my own skits. …

The erratic highs and lows were driving me insane. — I’ll get right to it: I’m addicted to doom-scrolling on my phone first thing in the morning. Initially, I tried to justify my behavior by checking my business email. Ninety-five percent of my clients and audience were based in the U.S., …

How to decide if writing on Medium is right for you. — If you’re a current Medium writer and aware of the new requirements to be eligible for the Medium Partner Program, then this article is not for you. Thanks for dropping by. But if you’re an aspiring Medium writer or you’re a Medium writer who is thinking about joining the Medium…

Go ahead — laugh at my shame. — It all started when I decided to run for Class President in fifth grade. At ten years old, I felt like I could accomplish anything. I was running up against two white kids, one boy, and one girl, for the same position. …

On my thirtieth birthday, I went through puberty again. — No one prepared me for adult acne, which is the acne from my teenage years, but with drier skin and more wrinkles. My skin was not what it used to be. In my twenties, I got away with going to bed without removing my makeup after a late night at…

This trendy employee benefit has a drawback. — Unlimited paid time off. Flexible time off. Different names with the same concept and intention: to give workers flexibility in their day and more control over their time. It’s a pretty modern and trendy employee benefit, and companies use it as a way to show their support for “work-life balance.” …

You’re not ready for the real answer “Why did you leave teaching?” I hated this question when I left teaching in 2014. Every former educator has encountered this question at least once, but people from other professions aren’t subjected to this line of questioning. No one cares if you left…

As a daughter of Korean immigrant parents, my parents expected me to get married to a Korean man. Spoiler alert: I didn’t. Seven When I was seven, I asked my Abba (dad) how people got married. He said that to get married, there needs to be a wedding, and the couple…

Have you heard about the firestorm that Rachel Hollis started on Tik-Tok? Here’s a link to the video if you haven’t seen it. Rachel Hollis is the author of two books, “Girl, Stop Apologizing” and “Girl, Wash Your Face.” Unfortunately, she’s also known to stir up some controversy and this…