Published inAbout Me Stories·PinnedMember-onlyAbout Me — Meggan BarrazaA Budding Writer and Entrepreneur Hello! My name is Meggan and it’s a pleasure to meet you. I think I am a fairly simple person. I like reading, listening to music (genre doesn’t matter), watching TV (documentaries and docuseries mostly), and spending time with my family. Wow, I think that…About Me3 min readAbout Me3 min read
Published inMeggan’s Thoughts·Sep 20Member-onlyHabits to Build PositivityI don’t know about you, but it has been a rough couple of weeks for me. Work mishaps and family drama have been constants. I’m a person who thrives on stability, and I don’t like to deviate from the routine. I get down on myself when things feel out of…Positive Thinking5 min readPositive Thinking5 min read
Published inMeggan’s Thoughts·May 29Member-onlyHow to Follow ThroughThe plan has been made; now you must act. Human existence is experiencing one challenge after another. Some we create ourselves, and others arise from factors outside of our control. It’s a constant battle of “I want to lose weight, but I’ve tried so many times before” or “I am so unhappy in my job, should I just leave?”…Planning8 min readPlanning8 min read
Published inMeggan’s Thoughts·Mar 9Member-only3 Principles to Adopt for a More Fulfilling LifeI don’t think anyone really chooses to be dishonest. Maybe that’s an optimistic statement, but anyone who has made mistakes doesn’t exactly want to relive the shame and embarrassment. There is a tendency to dodge responsibility. In a sense, perhaps dishonesty becomes a self-defense mechanism. By no means am I…Principles5 min readPrinciples5 min read
Published inThe Journey to Writing·Nov 27, 2022Member-only3 Lessons in Surviving Writer’s BlockYou know I thought the path to becoming a writer was supposed to be fun — just me and my computer, with some coffee and light music. The perfect atmosphere for all the ideas in my head to start flowing. …Writing Tips6 min readWriting Tips6 min read
Published inMeggan’s Thoughts·Oct 19, 2022Member-onlyOvercoming MistakesIt is said that a mistake is not a “true mistake” if you learn something from it. The mistake would then be considered a lesson. That’s fine and all but even if one accepts that rationale right away, there is still the process of overcoming a mistake. No one likes…Mistakes6 min readMistakes6 min read
May 7, 2022Member-onlyA Simple BreakAs much as I would love to say that my breaks consist of meditating, taking a nice walk, or reading for 10 minutes, they are rarely like that. …Take A Break3 min readTake A Break3 min read
Published inMeggan’s Thoughts·Feb 28, 2022The 3 People I Write ForLike many who find their way to Medium, I was not sure what my writing niche was going to be when I started. For as long as I had been dreaming about starting my writing career, you would think that I knew which topics I wanted to cover and who…Writing3 min readWriting3 min read
Published inWork-Life·Feb 6, 20223 Major Reasons Why People Are Quitting Their Jobs“Take this job and shove it. I ain’t working here no more.” Johnny Paycheck’s popular 1977 song has been stuck in my head for the past few weeks. How many of us want to use this line on our bosses? …Quitting4 min readQuitting4 min read
Published inWork-Life·Jan 31, 20223 Tips for the Introvert — How to Thrive in a Fast-paced Office EnvironmentAs a fellow introvert, I have found it challenging at times to work well in a high-paced office environment. I don’t care for constant interruptions like phone calls or small talk. I am sure that my coworkers think I am such a killjoy. …Introvert4 min readIntrovert4 min read
