Today is World Narcolepsy Day. I’m raising awareness. — I’ve been deliberating for a few months about whether I’d ever feel like talking about narcolepsy. Until recently, I had been leaning in favor of “Nope! Not now, not soon, probably not ever.” Last year, I published a book of poetry based on the frantic text messages I’ve sent during…

Who needs science when you can believe in the power of interlocked fibers? — It was a dark day when I realized that laying in a bathtub full of amethyst and rose quartz wouldn’t cure my sleep disorder. I know. Shocking, right? All of these internet mom bloggers recommended “healing crystals” and even kindly offered to sell them to me! All I had to…

You can still be productive if you wake up at 9, refuse to meditate, throw out your journal, and ditch the forced routine — With the new year right around the corner, we’re about to see an influx of “new year, new me” posts on social media. Self-improvement articles are about to flood our news feeds, reminding us of how inferior we are because we didn’t allocate our entire days to productivity. …

According to some celebrities and influencers, 266,000 coronavirus-related deaths aren’t their problem, and the CDC’s guidelines (which are intended to maximize safety) don’t apply to them. …

No matter what the lender’s website says, these loans are consumer loans — NOT private student loans — and there are serious implications to be aware of before accepting the terms — TL;DR: Do not take out a coding bootcamp loan with Skills Fund (aka Skills.Fund). It is not a private student loan. It is a private consumer loan. There is a big difference between private student loans and consumer loans.

You don’t know what “the algorithm” actually does, so stop telling people how to beat it — Many people seem to believe that social media websites are powered by a magical, super-special file called The Algorithm™, as if only a single, complicated equation in a heavily-guarded, secret document determines whether your posts get the organic reach you desire. Your latest post didn’t reach enough people? …

Here’s what we know so far. — The News Break Creator Program is a relatively new program for writers who publish regularly. It promises to pay creators a guaranteed monthly minimum if they reach certain achievable benchmarks. It also promises to pay an additional fee for each article read. I introduced the News Break platform here: This Platform Pays Freelance Writers a Guaranteed Monthly Minimum The News Break Creator Program is new. Get in early.kerisavoca.medium.com

The News Break Creator Program is new. Get in early. — I’ve been writing on Medium for 2 years. I’ve enjoyed it. Some months, I’ve paid my NYC rent with my earnings. Other months, not even close. I’ve been searching for another platform to supplement my earnings, and I’m happy to report that I’ve found one. The News Break Creator Program…

If your colleagues want to be all “modern”, they can upload your Word document to their Google thingy on their own — In case you missed it, technology is “in” and Google Drive is all the rage lately. Gone are the days of using Microsoft Word; your company uses Google Drive now. Say goodbye to email; you can Slack your colleagues instead. Skype? What’s that? You’ll be using Google Meets and Zoom…