Blog Posts ๐Ÿ“

January 3, 2022:

Even when human beings crave appreciation as much as they do food, we do not indulge in gratitude and praise even in the slightest. Check out my short blog post about the importance of appreciating your loved ones.

Show Your Appreciation
Even when human beings crave appreciation as much as they do food, we do not indulge in gratitude and praise even in the slightest. Tell your loved ones that you appreciate them.

December 20, 2021:

Tired of your manager bossing you around? Check out my blog post where I describe my thoughts after reading โ€œRich Dad Poor Dadโ€ by Robert Kiyosaki and embark on a new journey in the pursuit of financial freedom.

Financial Freedom
A student reflects on his personal finance journey after becoming an adult this year.

November 29, 2021:

Ever wanted to change your horrible sleep schedule, but nothing works? I used to fall down the YouTube rabbit hole every night and snooze my alarm every morning. Now, I make most of my mornings by finishing most of my work for the day. Check out my blog post below, where I describe how I formed a habit of waking early.

Waking Up Early
A pre-med freshman describes how he changed his sleep schedule to wake up early and get more work done.

November 14, 2021:

As a high school senior, I binge-watched every โ€œday in the lifeโ€ video for each college I applied. Today, I add to that vast collection by publishing my own โ€œday in the life,โ€ and I hope it adds another perspective to the many out there already. This article goes through the activities and routines I developed in my first few months at UT Austin. Check it out below.

A Day in the Life of a Pre-med Freshman at UT Austin
A pre-med freshman describes a day in his life at UT Austin.

August 23, 2021:

Is LinkedIn toxic or motivating? I found LinkedIn to be essential for connecting with people I meet from work experiences and extracurriculars. However, an unhealthy amount of LinkedIn can have an impact on your mental health. Check out my blog post about how LinkedIn can affect a studentโ€™s self-esteem.

How LinkedIn Affects Self-Esteem
A student assesses how LinkedIn can affect mental health and self-esteem.

August 16, 2021:

Video games: the perfect way to stay connected with friends and the perfect way to procrastinate on homework. It can be challenging to balance your time spent enjoying leisurely activities and getting work done productively. Check out my blog post about the pros and cons of gaming compiled by analyzing my own experiences.

Playing Video Games: A Double-Edged Sword
A gamer reflects on the pros and cons of gaming and how it has impacted his life.

August 1, 2021:

During high school, I used to play video games and watch anime during my leisure time. I never touched a book because I thought I should spend my free time "enjoyably" rather than "productively." However, as I transition to college student life, I hope to integrate reading into my daily life. Check out my first blog post on developing a healthy habit of reading books.

Developing a Reading Hobby
โ€œReading was a waste of time,โ€ thought I, who did nothing but play video games after school. I used to be a boy who hated reading books for pleasure. Even when I was assigned a book in English class, I would get lazy and use the internet to read a