Jun 19The Cinderella Complex: Women’s Hidden Fear of IndependenceI call this “The Cinderella Complex” — a network of largely repressed attitudes and fears that keeps women in a kind of half-light, retreating from the full use of their minds and creativity. Like Cinderella, women today are still waiting for something external to transform their lives.” ― Colette Dowling, The…Self Improvement6 min readSelf Improvement6 min read
May 29Let’s Get Back on TrackLife is a roller coaster ride filled with ups, downs, and numerous challenges. It’s only natural to occasionally lose track of our goals amidst the chaos. However, what truly matters is our ability to find our way back. This article is about both my personal challenge and a way to…Motivation6 min readMotivation6 min read
Published inBootcamp·Apr 10How Is My First UX Design Job Going?In this article, you will learn about my career journey from city planning to UX design, as well as my reflections on my first UX Design job. I am back to document my life in this little diary once more. Before delving into the present, allow me to briefly touch…Bussiness4 min readBussiness4 min read
Apr 527 Candles: My Reflections on Turning 27Resisting the flow of time is impossible. Before you know it, your childhood is left behind, followed by your youth. Today is my 27th birthday. As I approach the end of my twenties, I cannot fully grasp how I should feel. That is precisely why I started this piece —…Self Improvement4 min readSelf Improvement4 min read
Mar 21100 Articles Later: The Best of My Medium CollectionReaching 100 articles on Medium is a major milestone for any writer, and I’m thrilled to have hit this landmark. As I reflect on my writing journey, I can’t help but feel grateful for the platform that Medium has provided me to share my ideas and connect with people from…Self Improvement5 min readSelf Improvement5 min read
Mar 1510 days 6 cities: My first and Fast Italy TripHere is my route and my initial impressions on Rome, the Vatican, Florence, Pisa, Venice, and Milan. Hey! I haven’t been here for a while. I went to Italy that is the city I want to see the most and I’ve just come back to Turkey and I want to…Life Lessons5 min readLife Lessons5 min read
Feb 26TEDx Talks That Helped Me See The World DifferentlyAs I sat in front of my laptop, struggling to find the courage to write, I stumbled upon some old TEDx talks that had helped me through difficult times in the past. Watching them again, I was reminded of how I had decided to change my life and search for…Self Improvement3 min readSelf Improvement3 min read
Feb 15The Dark Side of Social Media During a National TragedyRecently, a massive earthquake hit Türkiye, and since then, all we see on social media and news is about the disaster. While it’s understandable for news to report on the earthquake but social media has become a breeding ground for unhealthy content and strange types of individuals. I myself have…Turkey4 min readTurkey4 min read
Feb 7A tribute to the victims of the Turkey earthquakeYesterday on 17th February, a 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit Turkey causing 2,921 deaths and 15,834 injuries. Over 6,000 buildings have been destroyed as a result of the disaster. The tragedy has left the country in mourning and in a state of shock. P.S.: Since the publishing of this article, the…Turkey3 min readTurkey3 min read
Feb 4My Simple Strategies for Effective Time ManagementDo you have a multitude of things you want to do but lack the time? This article might be for you. There are many things I want to accomplish in my life. Obtain a master’s degree, achieve success in my new career, become an intellectual individual, stay physically fit, be a good daughter and spouse, and more. For years, I thought I wouldn’t have enough time to manage all my desires…Time Management6 min readTime Management6 min read
