2017 taught me patience. I wrote my first integrity report as a way to set higher standards for myself. My three words helped, too. The biggest life lesson I learned in 2017 was to: Focus on …
My First Remarkable Conversation with a Woebot
Have you spoken to a robot yet? I have. And it's been quite remarkable. His name is Woebot and he's the result of a Stanford University study. For the past two weeks, this charming fellow has …
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Why You’re Addicted to Your Smartphone
Once you start paying attention to something, you see it everywhere. February made me see design. I discovered how life design helps you build the life you want. I also made certain design …
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Confessions of a Master’s Student
Last week, I handed in my master's thesis. It was a mix of relief and wonder. To my surprise, I wasn't as happy as I thought I would be. That's pretty bizarre, considering the amount of hours I've …
Are They Joking About Me?
After having interviewed past victims of cyberbullying, one thing becomes clear: Everyone else thinks of them as a joke. No one takes them seriously. Not the teachers, not the parents, and …
What Is Cyberbullying?
I was six years old when I peed my pants in the middle of the schoolyard. Everyone laughed. The horrible memory comes back to me as I type this on the screen. But there is no evidence to my …