In a world that rewards hustle, slowing down can almost feel wrong. As an engineer, I’ve spent years building things. My mind is wired to solve problems, to optimize, to fix. I’m used to measuring success by output, more code, more progress, more impact. But somewhere along the way, I forgot how
Lifestyle
The Importance of Financial Intelligence
As I see the progress of our first home being completed, I couldn't help but feel thankful for being financially intelligent when I started earning my own money. And because of that, I need to give credit where credit is due - my fiancé taught me everything I know today about personal finance.
Making The Best Out of Remote Work
Three out of five of my internships have been remote. Remote work is harder on an intern because we tend to rely on support and asking questions. I had to explore different methods to interact with my peers and make remote work enjoyable. After 1 year of working from home, I've nailed down how to
Finding Motivation
One of the most commonly asked questions I've received is how do I stay motivated. Well, allow me to let you in on a little secret... I am not always motivated. Motivation comes and goes. If you only work towards your goals, get tasks done or start your day when you're feeling motivated then
Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
Let's talk Imposter Syndrome. If you're not familiar with the term, imposter syndrome is when you doubt your abilities and feel like you don't belong somewhere. It's the idea that you got a job "by accident" or that you might get caught as a fraud. Psychologist Audrey Ervin says, "Imposter syndrome
My Favorite Books for Self-Improvement
Let's talk self improvement. This past year has been extremely challenging and we all learned to cope in different ways - some of us take walks, some of us do yoga and others read! Well, I read 4 books this past year that I hold near to my heart because they helped shape me into a better person and
My Summer Internship in Chicago
2 years ago, I was sitting in my Data Structures course and we had a visitor. I do not remember his name and I wish I would've written down his information so I can reach out to him today and thank him. He was a recent graduate from my university. He had just returned from an internship with
