

Break-Ups are Hard, Even When They're Necessary.
Breaking up is hard to do, even when it's what you need. Here's some advice on navigating break up transitions with grace.

Alex J Brown
10 min read
745 views


5 Signs You're In the Right Relationship
We don't talk enough about "green flags" in relationships, so let's explore a handful of things that can go right as we're learning to love.

Alex J Brown
6 min read
258 views


New Look, New Feel, New Perspective, Same Directive
Self-Actualizing for Twenty-Somethings has officially evolved into This Is The Work. Here's the story.

Alex J Brown
3 min read
126 views


Vulnerability Is A Reminder That You Are Alive
Vulnerability may feel uncomfortable, but it's necessary for a good life.

Alex J Brown
3 min read
343 views


The Best Advice I Received During the Worst Break Up I've Ever Been Through
Break-ups suck, but the learning that comes from them doesn't. Check out some advice that helps.

Alex J Brown
8 min read
139,716 views


The First Step to Becoming a Writer
If you could be anything, what would you be?

Alex J Brown
5 min read
226 views


It's Okay to Leave That "Good" Job If It Makes You Feel Bad
I was in the middle of my twenty-fifth year of life when a well-timed phenomena occurred: I was thrust into a quarter life crisis. There...

Alex J Brown
5 min read
441 views
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When #Grateful Feels Out of Reach, Try This [Free Worksheet]
When #grateful is too far to reach, try this. Free worksheet included!

Alex J Brown
4 min read
290 views


Listen to the Stories You Tell Yourself
For as long as I can remember, I’ve called myself a writer, but I’ve always believed that I am horrible at fiction writing. I’ve believed...

Alex J Brown
3 min read
430 views


Shame Is A Jerk (And So Are You)
Shame is debilitating and painful, but in the end -- we're responsible for it.

Alex J Brown
4 min read
107 views


The Privilege of Self-Actualizing
Growth is a privilege. Take advantage of it.

Alex J Brown
3 min read
318 views


I Bought a Plane Ticket
Sometimes we need to make a quick decision in order to have a great adventure. This is the work.

Alex J Brown
3 min read
50 views


Why Change is a Gift, Even When You Hate It
There's no growth in the comfort zone, and no comfort in the growth zone. Change is a gift. Deal with it.

Alex J Brown
3 min read
246 views


20 Things I'm Doing During My Quarter Life Crisis That (Kind Of) Help
20 tips for navigating any crisis in your life, but particularly life transformation.

Alex J Brown
9 min read
1,119 views


Hurt People Hurt People: A Lesson About Bullies
When I was in middle school, I had the not-so-unique experience of being "friends" with someone who was cruel to me. Plainly stated, she...

Alex J Brown
4 min read
908 views


You Have To Forgive Yourself
When you're on the brink of breaking, can you forgive yourself?

Alex J Brown
4 min read
588 views