Published in The Writing Cooperative·PinnedMember-onlyHow Writing Affects Your Brain, According to ScienceHere’s what happens when you write — If you are a writer, you’ve heard the saying: The more you practice your craft, the better you get. Doing an activity over and over helps your brain grow — hence, you get better in your skills. Just as professional athletes have trained their muscles to perform at a high…Writing4 min readWriting4 min read
PinnedMember-onlyWelcome to My Home on Medium! Scroll Down for My Latest StoriesWriting/Health & Wellness/ Self-improvement/Productivity/Mental Health & Mindfulness/Creative Nonfiction — Writing 3 Simple Yet Effective Strategies to Motivate Yourself to Write How to Become a Successful Writer in 2021 4 Creativity Killers That Can Get in the Way of Your Writing 3 Tips to Maximize Your Flow State to Get the Most Out of Writing Life Lessons From Three Struggling Writers…Writing2 min readWriting2 min read
Published in About Me Stories·PinnedMember-onlyAbout Me — Kristina SegarraMy story as a musician, wife, mother, and writer — I’m a classically trained musician, wife, and mother of two rambunctious boys. Recently, I became a writer on Medium. I like to live a peaceful and spiritual life and to enjoy every moment. I always remind myself that life is short so I’d better make the most of it. In…About Me4 min readAbout Me4 min read
Published in ILLUMINATION-Curated·1 day agoMember-only6 Areas You Need to Master to Be a Successful Content WriterAce your online writing game by implementing these strategies — Creating high-quality content online requires a lot of effort and discipline. But have you ever thought about what it takes to be a successful content creator and create compelling content that readers want to read? Here are 6 areas you need to master to increase your chances of success. 1) Be a good researcher To…Writing4 min readWriting4 min read
Published in ILLUMINATION·3 days agoMember-onlyA Deadly School Shooting in Nashville, TennesseeThere’s no end in sight to gun violence — It’s happening again. Gun violence has been sweeping this nation like a tornado, and there’s no end in sight. This time the deadly massacre didn’t occur in a ghetto or crime-ridden area. It happened in an affluent neighborhood in Nashville, Tenessee at a private Covenant Christian school — the place…World2 min readWorld2 min read
Published in ILLUMINATION’S MIRROR·3 days agoMember-onlyAnother Medium Publication Closed DownPolitically Speaking was a great pub that just closed its doors — Every time a publication closes down, it’s a sad day for Medium. And my heart filled with great sadness when I learned that one of my favorite pubs has closed its doors. Upon submission of my article, Scott Tarlo, the editor-in-chief of Politically Speaking got back to me saying that…Medium2 min readMedium2 min read
Published in ILLUMINATION’S MIRROR·5 days agoMember-onlyComfort Zone: The Silent Killer of Motivation and ProductivityHow to break free from the dangerous loophole — When was the last time you did something uncomfortable? As humans, we tend to gravitate toward the pleasant things that make us feel comfortable and stay away from unpleasant things that make us miserable. We prefer it that way. …Habits4 min readHabits4 min read
Published in Change Your Mind Change Your Life·6 days agoMember-only4 Tips to Make Your Work From Home Less StressfulAchieving work-life balance is essential for mental health — Since the pandemic, many companies and businesses have shifted their work environment and dynamics. Some companies have switched to remote operations. That means a large percentage of people still happen to work from home. While working from home offers huge perks, such as freedom and flexibility, one downside is that…Work From Home3 min readWork From Home3 min read
Published in Politically Speaking·Mar 20Member-onlyHow the Kremlin Stifles Dissent And Controls the NarrativeMeet Peskov — the master Putin’s puppet — Ever since Putin came into power, the Kremlin has been awash with propaganda. Anything that deviates from Putin’s agenda or sheds light on his crimes is immediately suppressed. Kremlin’s politicians and those in Putin’s inner circle, who act as his puppets, are masters at spreading malicious propaganda. And if there’s…World2 min readWorld2 min read
Published in Politically Speaking·Mar 15Member-onlyThe Battle for BakhmutHow the fall of Bakhmut can be a strategic victory for Putin’s war in Donbas — It’s a second year into the war in Ukraine, and Russian forces show no signs of retreating. They continue to face military setbacks and enormous casualties in the eastern parts of Ukraine. If there’s anything left for Putin to do, it is to crush the Ukrainian spirit. Since he can’t…World3 min readWorld3 min read
