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Cooking Complex, Time-Consuming Meals Taught Me to Be Patient With Myself
Making risotto is a lot of work—and that feels like a triumph over hiding in my bedroom and only eating to survive.
Doing Garfield Graffiti Makes Me Feel Better About Not Going to Art School
My Garfield drawings don't reflect my rigorous artistic training, but they make me feel closer to it as I pursue a more "practical" life.
Horror Movies Make Me Less Afraid of the World
When my anxieties creep in, intentionally choosing to be scared grounds me.
I Found the Alone Time I Didn't Know I Needed by Watching Anime
In a world swirling with distractions, obligations, and constant communication, watching anime by myself became my perfect, total break.
Eating a Ton of Candy Helps Me Stay Sober
No one tells you that a big part of quitting drinking can be incessantly craving sugar.
I Watch Serena Williams Work Her Ass Off to Do Literally Any of My Own Work
If she can win 23 Grand Slam titles, perhaps I can sit down to write, say, 1,000 words.
How I Used Makeup to Heal from Loss
I was in such a pained state that I wanted people—even strangers—to stop and pay attention.
How I Learned to Deal With Stress After My Creative Escape Became My Job
As I started to make more money off of stand-up comedy, I had to find a new way to blow off steam.
Running a Virtual Kitchen in ‘Overcooked’ Restores My Friends' Spirits
After intense conversations, I crave a supportive, productive diversion. So my friends and I become tiny animal chefs.
I Eat the Same Fast Food Every Day to Manage Anxiety About the Gig Economy
Working in a familiar place and eating familiar, anodyne food gets me through the chaos of life as a freelancer (and life in general).
Biking in New York Traffic Forced Me to Learn to Take Up Space
I'm not “getting in people’s way,” because I have a right to be here, too.
Starting an Instagram Clique Fixed My Fear of Group Friendships
My friendships with other women were hard-earned, closely guarded one-on-ones, until I accidentally started a thriving Instagram community.