Published in About Me Stories·PinnedMember-onlyAbout Me — Anne PenningtonI know a little bit about a lot of things — Who is she? Right, let’s get into it, shall we? I actually go by Annie. But Anne is my real name and sounds more writer-y. I work as a freelance marketer and content writer. I developed professionally as an e-commerce specialist optimizing websites based on data analysis to enhance the customer journey for…About Me2 min readAbout Me2 min read
Published in The Post-Grad Survival Guide·PinnedMember-onlyDid You Live Your 20s Right if They Weren’t a Bit Messy?When looking back, don’t let there be any what-ifs — I’m 28-years-old and taking an adult gap year. I need to figure out what the fuck I’m doing. As I look back on my 20s thus far, I notice I’ve been in my fair share of messy situations. Never sitting still, I’ve always been onto the next thing, never thinking…Culture6 min readCulture6 min read
Published in Curious·Jun 1, 2021Member-onlyHow to Improve Low Self-Worth and Regain Control of Your LifeBy increasing self-discipline, you can accomplish anything. — Do you ever lay in bed at the end of the day and think, “Wow, what did I actually accomplish today?” For the longest time, I could never muster up an answer to this question. I never did anything worthwhile, or so I thought. Before embarking on the journey to…Mental Health6 min readMental Health6 min read
Published in ILLUMINATION·May 14, 2021Member-onlyOne Obvious Yet Often Ignored Sign You’re UnhappyHow paying attention to your body can help pivot your life — Have you ever gotten into such a routine with your life that you didn’t notice how unhappy you were? Picture this: you have everything in order, your ducks are in a row, and not a hair is out of place. You’ve got a great job with a steady income, a…Mental Health5 min readMental Health5 min read
Published in Hello, Love·Apr 30, 2021Member-onlyHow to Keep the Spark Alive In a Long-Distance RelationshipA bit of comic relief goes a long way. — A new opportunity can take you across the world, and if you’re brave enough, you take it. A job offer, heading off to school, or simply changing scenery are incentives to make a big move. …Relationships6 min readRelationships6 min read
Published in Hello, Love·Apr 17, 2021Member-onlyThe Perfect Gift For Your Significant OtherPerfect is attainable in this circumstance. — This is going to sound bad. I love receiving gifts, but I hate giving them. The difficulty in gifting most definitely stems from my need to be a perfectionist. I hunt for the perfect gift only to discover nothing meets my standards. I shamelessly settle on gift cards. I know…Relationships5 min readRelationships5 min read
Published in SYNERGY·Apr 16, 2021Member-onlyWhy It Took So Long for Me to Become a WriterThe roadblocks I had to swerve in order to put “writer” in my bio with confidence. — I’ve been on the path of what I want to be when I grow up for almost 28 years now. And there’s a sneaky suspicion forming where I don’t think anybody knows what they want. Some people quickly craft their strengths and interests into skills. …Writing6 min readWriting6 min read
Apr 1, 2021Member-onlyDo You Want My Advice on Taking Advice?Spoiler: you’ll only take the advice given when you’re ready to understand it — After word-vomiting thoughts about the universe, my therapist told me I remind him of Ted Mosby. If you are familiar with the TV sitcom How I Met Your Mother, then you’ll know who this is. At first, I gave a small side-eye because I know he’s ranked as one of…Advice5 min readAdvice5 min read
Mar 25, 2021Member-onlyHow to Avoid Instant Gratification When the World’s Full Of ItYet another thing Jeff Bezos should be held accountable for — I’m hooked on Google searches. I take pleasure in knowing when I search for a question, the answer is moments away. A quick search becomes a hero in those annoying times when I cannot remember an actor’s name for the life of me. Because I need to know an answer…Mental Health7 min readMental Health7 min read
