Kim Quindlen
I’m a staff writer for Thought Catalog. I like comedy and improv. I live in Chicago. My Uber rating is just okay.
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Kim Quindlen
8 People Reveal Their One YOLO Decision That Went Hilariously Wrong
“I decided to audition for a musical in college even though I had ZERO experience in music/plays/theater/anything.”
This Is What Following Your Dreams Really Means, Because It’s Not All Inspirational Quotes And Moving To NYC
There are the life-giving moments of joy, sure. And there are the soul-crushing moments of pain and rejection, sure. But there’s also a lot of moments that involve you just feeling mediocre, or average, or uninspired, or unremarkable.
22 Uncomfortable Signs You’re Challenging Yourself On A Daily Basis
You have found that you’ve grown to love the process just as much as (or even more than) the outcome.
10 Unexpected Signs You Are Much More Confident Than You Think You Are
Even if you don’t like criticism, you are very comfortable handling it and dealing with it when it’s given respectfully.
10 Funny Milestones You Must Hit With Them Before You Can Say They’re ‘The One’
No longer worrying about looking cute in front of each other while you’re eating.
Ideas For Your Personal Brand
Wear a trench coat when it drizzles or is April.
14 Things That Happened When I Tried To Write An Article And My Cat Had Other Plans
Remember to practice being present with “`1“12lrgegjopt
25 Tiny Habit Changes That Will Make You A Different Person In A Year From Now
Tell people you are proud of them, thankful for them, inspired by them, grateful to them, here for them, honored to know them, and comforted by them.
A Gentle Piece Of Encouragement To Just Do Anything
Just ask. Ask for help, ask for guidance, ask for that raise, ask for that introduction. People are wired to want to help each other.
15 Comforting Mantras You Can Repeat To Yourself When You’re Having A Bad Day
Failure is painful. But wondering ‘what could have been’ is even more painful. So at least today, in this moment, I can be proud of myself for trying, and I can be at peace with the fact that I never have to wonder what might have happened.
16 Things To Leave Behind This January If You Want To Have A Happier February
Convincing yourself that someday you’ll be able to please everyone.
A Bunch Of Things I’m Really Trying To Let Go Of This Year
Not being aware enough of my own emotions, and thinking they have more power over me than I do over them.
24 Genuine Ways To Fall In Love With Your Life Again
Be comforted by change, not terrified of it.
A List Of Things I Really Like So Far This Year
TED Talks about your emotions and how you can better understand and manage them.
A Bunch Of Events I Wish I Could Definitively Schedule On My Calendar
Take part in a dream-accomplishing montage that’s accompanied by an upbeat song and is under two minutes.
An Essay About How To Salvage Your Mediocre Day
This Monday morning kind of feeling was just a little bit more mediocre and blah than normal – it was a little bit more of that “I am desperate to find purpose today and I don’t know where to start” sort of thing.
A List Of Actual Questions I Need ‘Alexa’ To Answer For Me
Alexa, what’s my excuse for just now responding to a text that I received three days ago?
23 Boring (But Crucial) Pieces Of Advice That Nobody Tells You About Mastering Your Twenties
Don’t talk about how you prefer red wine more than white wine. That’s not an interesting piece of information.