Published in Creators Hub·Jan 7, 2022January Highlights From Medium’s Newest WritersFresh voices from every corner of the platform — One of the most exciting things about Medium is discovering new voices—folks whose words make you laugh, think, or feel less alone. Every month, we’re highlighting a few stories by writers who’ve hit the publish button for the first time. In this roundup: an adolescent challenges a world that “seeks…New Writers3 min readNew Writers3 min read
Published in Creators Hub·Nov 16, 2021November Highlights From Medium’s Newest WritersWelcome, new friends. We’re glad you’re here. — Every month, we’re highlighting stories by a few of our newest Medium writers. (Check out last month’s roundup here.) This month: a writer remembers a life-shattering tragedy; a scholar shares an irreverent history of filtering photographs; a tech professional offers sage career advice. Please give them a read and a…New Writers3 min readNew Writers3 min read
Published in Creators Hub·Oct 15, 2021Highlights From Medium’s Newest WritersHello, new friends. We’re glad you’re here. — Thousands of times a day, someone will publish on Medium. There are stories about whale populations and living in a windmill and the trouble with tipping. Many of these stories are written by writers who’ve hit the publish button for the very first time. To those fine folks, we’re here…Storytelling3 min readStorytelling3 min read
Published in Forge·Jun 22, 2021We want your Daily Tips! ✨Forge wants to highlight the strategies, life hacks, and bits of wisdom that have made your life better. Have a weird morning ritual that makes you feel 12% less groggy? A conversation trick that you swear by? A journaling method that gives you an impressive amount of clarity? A phone…Mydailytip1 min readMydailytip1 min read
Published in Forge·Jun 21, 2021Do this when you’re struggling to get into a creative flow👟 Tip: Talk into a voice transcription app while you walk. If you’ve been staring at a blank page on your screen for longer than you care to admit, one of the best things you can do is put on your sneakers and flee. That is, go take a walk…Stuck1 min readStuck1 min read
Published in Forge·Jun 20, 2021One quick evening practice to change your narrative😴 Tip: Tell yourself a bedtime story about your day. Here’s a lovely ritual that works just as well for adults as it does for kids: Tell yourself a story about your day. It’s a spin on the research-backed “third-person pep-talk.” Basically, before you go to bed, you narrate your…Confidence1 min readConfidence1 min read
Published in Forge·Jun 19, 2021One mental trick to help you break a bad habit👵 Tip: Tell yourself you can restart the habit when you’re 80. In quitting smoking, Better Humans editor Terrie Schweitzer shares what worked for her: Reassuring herself that she could pick up cigarettes again when she turns 80. (She is nowhere near 80.) The reason why this mental trick was…Habits1 min readHabits1 min read
Published in Forge·Jun 18, 2021Make this tiny tweak in your language to get a more powerful response1️⃣ Tip: Change “any” to “one.” “Do you have any feedback on my script?” “Is there any way I can support you?” “Please share any ideas with the team.” Put these requests out into the world and you’ll likely hear … crickets. “Any” is too big, too vague, too passive…Communication1 min readCommunication1 min read
Published in Forge·Jun 17, 2021One brilliant way to beat imposter syndrome🐸 Tip: Give your inner critic its own wacky persona. If your inner critic is preventing you from being your best self, here’s a piece of advice from Yi Shun Lai: Give it its own weird persona. As she writes on Forge, her inner critic is “Clarence,” a bumbling, warty…Imposter Syndrome1 min readImposter Syndrome1 min read
Published in Forge·Jun 16, 2021One way to make instant traction on the goal that’s in your head🏃♀️ Tip: Break down a long-term goal into sprints. Maybe you’re curious about a pursuit—say, learning how to cook or taking up graphic design—but you’re overwhelmed because it seems like such a big thing. Ryder Carroll, creator of the Bullet Journal, suggests breaking down the goal into a series of…Goals2 min readGoals2 min read
