Critique and feedback are often used interchangeably, but they are not the same. One pushes people away. The other opens doors for...

We often talk about anger—how to manage it, how to control it, how to express it without damaging our relationships. But what if anger...

The Pressure of “Happiness as a Choice” We hear it all the time: “Happiness is a choice.”  It’s a phrase meant to be empowering, but more...

As the year comes to a close, we usually reflect on the highlights and anticipate future accomplishments. Yet, I find myself at another...

This year marks the first time I've genuinely smiled to myself and celebrated with a quiet, happy birthday dedicated to myself. Today is...

If I were to create a self-help program, I would name it "Relearning the Simple Things." The first fundamental lesson? Reconnecting with...

Time for another post on some of my academic thoughts and research. Among other things, my upcoming book entitled Self-Help in the...

So, your writing is literally life. You write with the calcite skeletons of microscopic marine organisms, of planktonic algae. That is...

While working on a paper for an upcoming symposium focused on "How Can Literary Studies Contribute to a Just Transition to Sustainable...

I've been feeling a little demotivated and uninspired lately, which got me thinking about self-help. Maybe this is a good time to...

"We're caught in the treads of your shoes and the tires of your cars. You may think we're small and insignificant, but our stories are...

Let's break our first bubble. Have you ever thought of science and literature together? Often, we're used to view them as two separate...

Exciting news! My website is finally live! www.loredanafilip.com If you take a look at it, it'll explain a few things about my writing...

I've never been a fan of the capitalist world of marketing and sales. The idea of "selling oneself" behind "branding" has never resonated...

"Our lives are a downward spiraling. This might seem odd to you, as you value progress and think it’s about looking up. But what could be...

Celebrations. We often organize them, choose the venue, the people, everything. But how do you celebrate the first time you hold your...

I have a confession to make... I thought the first time I would hold my book in my hands would be incredible. My childhood dream had...