Category: Essays
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The Mismatch Hypothesis: Why Change is So Hard
I don’t really like to exercise. Okay, I kind of like picking up heavy weights and doing handstands. But I certainly don’t love “cardio.” Rather than nerd out about biomechanics,…
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How to Overcome Impostor Syndrome
I am a fraud. Well, I feel like one, most days. I’ve been sharing my work on the internet for 15 years, and every day, I’m waiting to be told…
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You Are A Receiver of Memory. It May Destroy You
I started tweeting back in 2009 (!). I’ve been a reluctant contributor to social media ever since. I loved sharing my quick thoughts about life, nerd culture, and living better.…
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5 Steps to Not Go Crazy on the Internet
I started Nerd Fitness on January 1st, 2009. Since then, I’ve spent every day studying behavioral psychology, nutrition, and exercise. My focus has been helping unsure nerds like me (hey,…
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Surviving Devastation: Acceptance over Toxic Positivity
“During any life-changing event, there comes a moment when the fog of the crisis temporarily clears, and you realize with certainty that things will never be the same again…” I’ve…
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The “Yes, And” Rule: In Defense of Nuance
A few years back, I attended my friend Nick Gray’s blowout 40th birthday party. As part of the celebration, he hired an improv comic, and we all had to participate…
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Mental Health: My Experience with Therapy
For most of my young life, I thought therapy was ONLY for people who were “broken.” I saw asking for help as a sign of weakness. In my early 20s,…
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How to Ask For Help
For a long time, I took a lot of pride in never needing to rely on other people. I am a conflict-avoidant people-pleaser, so I would often pride myself on…
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The Comparison Game: Don’t be like me
I recently had a post on Threads that created a bit of a (mini) viral moment. My post got 9500+ likes, was shared by prominent podcasters, creators, and even reshared…
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Ulysses Pacts: Give Up On Yourself to Win
Last week, I downloaded a new video game to play. And 30 minutes later, I uninstalled the game. Not because I didn’t like the game, but specifically because I liked…