Jan 19Member-onlyIf Your Boss Treated You Like Medium Does, You’d Have Quit by NowWhy do so many of us agree to work for less than minimum wage? — There's a lot of talk these days about quiet quitting because employees don't think they get treated well or paid enough for their day job. In fact, there have been a plethora of stories on this platform about people that claim to be quiet quitting. They also seem to take…Medium2 min readMedium2 min read
Jan 18Member-onlyYou Could Have Some Big Legal Issues if You Use an Unsplash Image That is Later RemovedI discovered over 10 images that I’d used that have since disappeared from Unsplash and Pexels — I only noticed this issue because I recently deleted 207 stories from Medium and moved them to my own blog. After the stories were moved, I had to re-add the featured images manually to each article. That meant going back to Unsplash and Pexels to download them again. I haven't…Copyright3 min readCopyright3 min read
Jan 17Member-onlyOver 82% of My Medium Stories Earn Zero, Nada, Zilch, $0What a monumental waste — The longer I write on Medium, the more I realize what a waste of time it is for me. I know a few writers that are still earning over $1,000 a month, so for them, it's probably worth still publishing here. But for me, there's not much point, apart from…Blogging3 min readBlogging3 min read
Jan 15Member-onlyWhy I Just Deleted 207 StoriesI might delete another 153 very soon — As many of you will already know, by Medium earnings have dropped from a peak of $1,695 in April to under $80 in December. It’s simply no longer worth my while to write here regularly. You may also be aware that as a result of the above, I started my…Medium3 min readMedium3 min read
Published in Feedium·Jan 5Member-onlyWhat Sets Top Writers Apart From the Crowd?And how you can emulate them — So, you want to be a top writer? Did you know that there are certain traits that set these writers apart from the crowd? If we can figure out what they do that others don’t, we can learn to emulate them. That will improve our writing over time. Don’t expect…Writing2 min readWriting2 min read
Published in Motivate the Mind·Jan 4Member-onlyThe Secret to Finding Work-Life Balance in a Busy World7 things you can try, starting today — In today’s fast-paced world, it can be challenging to find a balance between your personal and professional life. With the constant pressure to be productive and successful, it can be easy to become overwhelmed and burnt out. However, finding a balance between your work and your personal life is essential…Work Life Balance3 min readWork Life Balance3 min read
Published in New Writers Welcome·Jan 4Member-onlyRead This if You’re Feeling Sad and Depressed Right Now!There are simple actions you can take to help yourself — I’m sorry to hear that you’re feeling sad and depressed. It can be a difficult and overwhelming experience, but there are things you can try that may help improve your mood. Here are a few suggestions: #1 Connect with others Spending time with friends and loved ones, or even just talking to someone on…Depression2 min readDepression2 min read
Published in Writers’ Blokke·Jan 4Member-onlyThe Surprising Benefits of Meditation and How to Get StartedGet 2023 off to a great start! — Meditation is a practice that has been around for centuries, but has gained increasing popularity in recent years as a way to reduce stress, improve mental clarity, and enhance overall well-being. While the concept of meditation may seem intimidating or mysterious to some, it is actually a simple and straightforward…Meditation3 min readMeditation3 min read
Jan 4Member-onlyTo Look 10 Years Younger, Stop Doing These 10 ThingsSimple solutions to aging that you can implement today — We all want to look younger and, luckily, there are lots we can do to help us achieve this. When we look younger, we also feel younger. We’re also likely to be healthier on the inside. We have a biological age, as well as chronological age. I’m sure you all…Health3 min readHealth3 min read
Published in ILLUMINATION’S MIRROR·Jan 3Member-onlyGet the Best Night’s Sleep Ever, Starting TonightFollow these steps to feel rejuvenated like never before — Sleep is important because it allows the body to rest and repair itself. It is also thought to be important for brain function, as it is during sleep that the brain consolidates memories and processes information. Here are ten ways to help you get a perfect night’s sleep: #1 Stick to a regular sleep schedule by going to bed and waking up…Sleep6 min readSleep6 min read