That’s right, I said it. Positive thinking is a mistake. If you’ve ever been told to clear your mind, breathe slowly, and visualize your triumph over a challenging situation, then I’m sure you agree with me. Popular strategies like those sound great in our heads, but in reality, they aren’t very useful. Our thought … [Read more...]
Why Johnny Depp’s Victory Was a Win for Me and Every Other Man Attacked by an Abusive Woman
“This chick has BPD.” It only took 15 minutes of watching Amber Heard’s testimony for me to see she had a personality disorder. I had no idea the trial between Heard and Johnny Depp would be livestreamed, so I didn’t tune in to the popular case until Heard’s team began their defense. Once I heard Amber speak, however, I … [Read more...]
The Anti-Acne Skincare Routine That Changed My Life: 5 Products I Use to Treat Moderate to Severe Acne
I saw my first dermatologist when I was 14 years old. Since then, I’ve seen four more dermatologists, used almost every acne treatment available (including Accutane twice), and persevered through a roller coaster of skin experimentation. But now over a decade after seeing my first derm, I can confidently say that I don’t … [Read more...]
8 Timeless Lessons Re-Learned from My Bout with COVID-19 (And from the Pandemic as a Whole)
Yep, I got it too. Earlier this year, I tested positive for the omicron variant of COVID-19. I’ve long since recovered though, and dare I say it, the world finally has too. Our new normal feels a lot more like the old one these days. Heck, I’ve even shed the mask I was forced to wear at my day job the last two … [Read more...]
4 Reasons Why I’m Glad I Was Overweight, Had Acne, and Fought for My Mental Health at a Young Age
A younger me would be disgusted right now. “GLAAAD?! What do you mean glad?! Glad as in ‘happy’?! Glad as in ‘thankful’?! You sir, are out of your mind!!!” That’s probably how he’d respond. To be honest, I had a hard time writing that headline even now, but the fact is, it’s true. There’s no way I'd be the person I am … [Read more...]
A 2021 HFE Update and 5 of My Favorite Articles From 2020
Yes, I’m alive. I’m exhausted, but I’m still alive. 2020 did a number on me, man. And 2020 part 2 isn’t being much kinder. But anyway, let me stop with the negativity. I wrote this to give an update, not to complain. First, I apologize for the lack of content lately. My production was in a good spot early last year, … [Read more...]
How to Actually Eat a Low Calorie Diet (7 Tips to Eat Less Without Feeling Hungry)
Alright, how do you do it? How in the world do you eat a low calorie diet without feeling hungry? You already know you can’t lose weight without a calorie deficit. You know exercise isn’t an efficient way to lose it. And you know that “eating healthy” doesn’t help at all. But how do you restrict calories without, ya … [Read more...]
How to Take a Successful Break (And Come Back With a Vengeance Later)
I am not Superman. I’ve come to grips with that reality lately. No matter how much I preach work ethic, focus, and productivity, the human element always has something to say. Add the stress of a global pandemic to those limits, and it becomes clear why creators like me haven’t been on top of our game. Sure, the desire … [Read more...]
202 Bits of Wisdom I Would Share With My Younger Self
Happy New Year! I know I’m a little late on that, but hey, better late than never. Anyway, 2020 is the start of a new decade, and I thought I’d use this opportunity to round up some lessons I learned in the last one. I couldn’t quite make it to 2,020 though, so I knocked off the last zero for a total of 202 instead. All … [Read more...]
An Unrelenting Focus: 9 Strategies to Stay Sharp Amidst the Dullness of Life (Going Great #2)
Some people are just...different. They seemingly have a gift to perform at superhuman levels. No, it can’t just be their work ethic, because they don’t appear to be working at all. It’s like they were born to put the rest of us to shame. They’re walking reminders of our deficiencies, models you can never hope to … [Read more...]
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