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jessa

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Everyday Stories, Lived

Work

  • Handwriting and the brain

    I wonder if a time will come when my hands no longer know how to write the words I learned throughout my lifetime. So, sometimes, to refresh myself (or assess if I still know the things I believe I know), I jot down words I hear from a speaker (if I am in a gathering)… Read more

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  • Divided attention

    People want you to be involved in so many things at one time. And that could get overwhelming. So if you are the kind of person who succumbs to pressure quickly, learn to say no more often. I think saying no more often is not entirely wrong. If you can identify what matters for you,… Read more

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  • My heart never fluttered like this for a pen

    Since I learned to write by hand, I can’t remember wanting to write because handwriting feels good (and therapeutic). Mostly, it was out of a need to take notes. My fingers now swiftly dance with the keys (which used to be a struggle back in 2007), and I don’t have any problems translating my thoughts… Read more

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  • Procrastination and mindless consumption

    Things never get done because I keep holding them off for later. I’ll do that later. For now, let me enjoy the moment by fiddling with this colorful and entertaining small device—just for a few minutes. Or wait—I think I have an hour to spare. Let it hypnotize me with loads of information I don’t really need… Read more

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  • Things I did this year before turning 30

    All I could remember is that when I get older (I’m still not sure what I really meant by older, but), I’d be able to do the things I wish my five-year-old self could do, such as being part of something bigger. I always thought there was someplace I had to be outside our small town (which… Read more

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  • Active vs. passive writing in scientific papers

    In high school, we were required to conduct science investigatory projects and write a paper about them. We were also taught how to write a scientific paper and its structure. At that time, we were strictly taught to write in the passive voice because writing in the active voice was considered unprofessional and thus frowned… Read more

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  • Letter no. 42

    Dear reader from the future, What kind of work arrangements do you have today? Is work-from-home now common for government employees? I even wonder what kind of person I’d be when you read this letter. For context, I am a knowledge worker, and my work is assessed based on my output and not the hours… Read more

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