• meholstein (50)in #productivity • 5 years ago

  What Does It Mean To Be Productive?

  Productivity is a word we all use a lot, but don’t have clear definition around. We know we all want to be more ‘productive.’ There are productivity apps and productivity tools.…

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• meholstein (50)in #feminism • 5 years ago

  Wearing Revealing Clothing Isn’t ‘Asserting Your Freedom.' You’re Just Playing Into Misogynist’s Hands.

  I’m a feminist who is against crop-tops and revealing clothing (and I’m writing this as someone who loves crop tops). Far from being some kind of cranky old woman with antiquated…

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• meholstein (50)in #sexuality • 6 years ago

  Are Humans ‘Naturally’ Monogamous? And Does It Matter?

  The last four books I’ve read have been about evolutionary biology and evolutionary sociobiology. Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind by Yuval Noah Harari The…

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• meholstein (50)in #life • 6 years ago

  Teenagers Are Not Too Young for Big Decisions

  People tell children their experiences aren’t legitimate all the time. “You’ll understand when you’re older.” "Puppy love is real to the puppy.” “Just wait - one day…

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• meholstein (50)in #life • 6 years ago

  How To Get Closure In 3 Steps

  Closure is always something I’ve struggled with. After a series of very abrupt abandonments by friends in my formative years, closure is something I’ve always desperately wanted…

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• meholstein (50)in #mental-health • 6 years ago

  Don’t Be A Big Baby: The Story of How I Became a Coward, and How I Recovered

  When we’re children, around the age of middle school, we start to learn the kinds of people we are in comparison to other people. *Jake is tough, Kevin is nerdy, Ashley is a…

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• meholstein (50)in #life • 6 years ago

  Learning The Wrong Lesson: Life Teaches Us Lessons, But Sometimes We Learn The Wrong One

  For many years, my mother had a fluffy white cat that might reasonably have been called obstinate. It’s not that she was incapable of learning. Far from it. She was a very bright…

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• meholstein (50)in #life • 6 years ago

  My Rule Of Thumb for Determining Social Positions

  I have a rule of thumb I use to determine the enlightened side of many different debates. This rule of thumb is simple. I just ask myself: Which side is making judgments…

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• meholstein (50)in #writing • 6 years ago

  I Hate When People Read My Writing

  When people tell me in real life, “I need to read your article,” I get a sick feeling in my stomach. It’s one thing for strangers to read my writing. Internet strangers read…

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• meholstein (50)in #sex • 6 years ago

  America is Monogamous By Default. But Should We Be?

  Lately I've been very suspicious of our cultural expectation of monogamy. Monogamy itself I have no problem with. I think monogamous commitments are beautiful. The idea…

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• meholstein (50)in #life • 6 years ago

  Are Humans the Only Animals That Feel Suicidal?

  Mental health is a hot topic right now in our culture. Medium in particular has been featuring a lot of articles having to do with mental health. (Shameless plug: including my…

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• meholstein (50)in #relationships • 6 years ago

  Why Women Make False Rape Accusations

  I’ve been spending a lot of time talking to men about gender relations lately. I’ve talked to older working men, who are afraid to interact with their female coworkers and…

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• meholstein (50)in #humor • 6 years ago

  The Stages of Life According to Furniture

  Stage 1: Childhood Furniture: Your Parents Own the Furniture The earliest stage of life is pretty explanatory. While we are children, we don’t own our furniture. We live with…

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• meholstein (50)in #sex • 6 years ago

  The Two Ways Men Express Lust: One is Good and Healthy; the Other is a Toxic Nightmare

  Feminism has focused our attention on female sexuality. Feminism is working even today to show everyone that female sexuality is good and has intrinsic value apart from male…

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• meholstein (50)in #writing • 6 years ago

  I’m Too Afraid To Write Something Genuine

  Every time I listen to Eminem’s more controversial work (Kim, Same Song and Dance, Medicine Ball), I’m reminded of a significant weakness in my writing. My writing isn’t…

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• meholstein (50)in #love • 6 years ago

  Getting Married Is Not The Point

  Everyone wants to find love. In western society, that love usually takes the form of monogamous love marriages. In other words, finding one person you are more in love with than…

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• meholstein (50)in #relationships • 6 years ago

  How To Talk To Someone With Abandonment Issues

  No matter how many times you tell them you’ll be there for them, they don’t believe you. No matter how many times you tell them you love them, it’s never enough. We’ve all met…

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• meholstein (50)in #life • 6 years ago

  We Are All Making Mistakes, All The Time. Even Right Now.

  One of the toughest things about life is accepting you’re not right all the time. We have an easy time looking back on the past and admitting we’re wrong. We’re able to look…

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• meholstein (50)in #health • 6 years ago

  The Truth About Testosterone and Estrogen: A Guide To Our Most Misunderstood Hormones

  Chances are, if you’re reading this, you’re worried about your hormone levels. You’re probably a man who wants to make sure he’s got all the testosterone he can. Or maybe you’re…

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• meholstein (50)in #mental • 6 years ago

  How To Tell Sadness and Depression Apart

  Depression is not extreme sadness. It is something else entirely. When you are going through a period of sadness or grief in your life, you feel sadness or grief. When you are…

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