Passionate People are Nerds at Heart
April 25, 2022
<<<Look at those 'lil fish. You can see their brains. … More Passionate People are Nerds at Heart
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3 Reasons I Became a Psychology Major
April 18, 2022
<<<Have you ever been to the big, shiny bean in Chicago? It's a great place to get cool pictures. … More 3 Reasons I Became a Psychology Major
3 Differences Between Happiness and Joy
April 11, 2022
<< See that photo there? I took that at an aquarium last weekend. I just find the way jellyfish move so relaxing, don't you? After you quickly google a youtube video of them swimming around, be sure to come back 🙂 … More 3 Differences Between Happiness and Joy
The “3 Good Things Game” For a Bad Day
April 4, 2022
I wish I could say all my heartache is gone now that it’s been two weeks since my deepest friendship fell apart. Nope. I’m still struggling to comprehend the situation. I’m still trying to find my legitimate role in it. I’m still upset I was treated this way and can’t handle the idea that I … More The “3 Good Things Game” For a Bad Day
What To Do When a Friendship Ends
March 28, 2022
I try my best to be honest in every post … and I’ve got to be honest, last week wasn’t my favorite. It probably makes it to the Top 5 Worst Weeks I’ve Experienced So Far (and I’m lowkey scared to see how that list transforms throughout my life…) Last Monday, I was blindsided by … More What To Do When a Friendship Ends
Giving Advice: My Advice on What Not To Do
March 21, 2022
Do I think I’m funny? Yes, often. Do my blog ideas sometimes get out of hand? Also true. If you’ve been around The Paper Trail long enough, you shouldn’t be surprised that I’ve decided to write another article filled with my unsolicited advice (sorry). But today I want to give my unsolicited advice on why … More Giving Advice: My Advice on What Not To Do
6 Fears That May Be Holding You Back From Your Passion
March 14, 2022
Let me lay out my current landscape for you. I sit here, sipping the hot tea smuggled out of the dining hall on my college campus, writing a post on my self-development blog while all around me my plans fall to ashes. I’m majoring in creative writing and psychology with no clear roads in front … More 6 Fears That May Be Holding You Back From Your Passion
Time Management: Planning Ahead Actually Works!
February 28, 2022
Have you noticed a change in The Paper Trail recently? My content has stayed relatively the same. (Except maybe the amount of advice I give – sorry folks, I just love giving my opinion). My blog is still a “trail” of self-development. Actually, I probably write more reflection posts now. No… the BIG change is … More Time Management: Planning Ahead Actually Works!
The 12 Career Paths Influencing How I Came to Not Know What I’m Doing With My Life
February 21, 2022
Welcome back to my series on influential aspects of my past on current aspects of my present and projected aspects of my future. On The Paper Trail, I like to reflect a lot. At the end of every season (usually the semester, summer, and year), I recap my experiences, goals, and prospects. Sometimes those recaps … More The 12 Career Paths Influencing How I Came to Not Know What I’m Doing With My Life
Everything is Random: Luck’s Essential Role in Pursuing Passion
February 14, 2022
Have you ever seen The Office? It’s this super cringey TV show about a paper company… and it goes on for nine seasons. I’m reminded of this one scene in Season 8, episode 19 where one character, Nellie, finagles her way into a job she didn’t earn or was well-equipped for. Her explanation is “anything … More Everything is Random: Luck’s Essential Role in Pursuing Passion
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