Mimo le Singe
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First, there was Mailchimp. Then, there was Wordchimp. And now, you've got a “Storychimp” sharing writing-related advice and other random musings. Happy reading! All works are written by me, not by AI.
Stories (87/0)
When Is It Okay to Be Unhelpful?
This question is a weird one coming from me, because I'm usually the type of person who is willing to help anyone at any time no matter what the circumstance. It's just how I am; ask any of my friends or colleagues if you don't believe me.
By Mimo le Singe6 years ago in Humans
Do We Like Feeling Afraid?
Have you ever felt comfortable being afraid of something? I know, it's a weird question, but I'm dead serious about it. It seems as though even if people never get over their fears they are still content with—or even enjoy—putting themselves in situations they know are going to be unpleasant.
By Mimo le Singe6 years ago in Motivation
Is There Comfort in Sadness?
Back when Lana Del Rey was on top of the world with her "Hollywood Sadcore" music, someone among my Facebook friends described her songs as being "happily sad." I thought about this idea again recently, and realised over the years how there can indeed be some sort of happiness in sadness itself.
By Mimo le Singe6 years ago in Psyche
Are Family Trips During School Days a Good Idea?
I remember coming across an article on this very topic a few years back, and it really got me thinking about this interesting shift in family values relative to educational values. While I'm no expert in the grade school system by any means, I nonetheless felt inspired to weigh in with my thoughts when I stepped back to reflect on my own experiences in primary and middle school.
By Mimo le Singe6 years ago in Education
Self-Directed Challenges: Graphic Design and Networking
1. Canva For this challenge, I chose to learn how to use graphic design software called Canva. I first heard about it through a friend in education management, who recently opened up her own tech/coding school and uses this software as part of her graphic design and photo editing workshops/explorer sessions. She recommended it to me if I wanted to get a head start in basic graphic design techniques, which are expected skills nowadays from digital and multimedia journalists.
By Mimo le Singe6 years ago in 01
Accountability and Leadership in Content Writing
We hear words like "accountability" and "leadership" getting thrown around a lot in business, but we generally don't truly understand what these terms mean until we make that big blunder... which isn't always necessarily a bad thing.
By Mimo le Singe6 years ago in Journal
Your Hyperactivity Is Not Weird
I find it really depressing that a person nowadays can’t be energetic, enthusiastic, and childlike by nature without others accusing them of either being high or just a plain fruitcake. What’s unusual about simply having a colourful personality?
By Mimo le Singe6 years ago in Longevity