Published in About Me Stories·PinnedMember-onlyAbout Me — Diana BrauneOpen and vulnerable to this journey, called life. — When I attempted to write this story, I felt lost in the idea of how to start. I could play the normal game of blah, blah, blah. I'm a 36-year-old mother born and raised in Colorado, but honestly nobody wants to hear it. …About Me5 min readAbout Me5 min read
Published in ILLUMINATION’S MIRROR·Aug 11, 2021Member-onlyA Girl Who Lost Her WayA short story of a woman facing her intuition. — A girl set out on a journey to hike the most challenging mountain in the world. This mountain was feared for its serpentine paths and steep terrain. Experienced hikers who have climbed this mountain before warned of treacherous conditions and said, "This hike is not for the meek." …Short Story6 min readShort Story6 min read
Published in The Happy Human·Aug 6, 2021Member-onlyHow to Overcome Imposter SyndromeDo you feel like a fraud? — Have you ever experienced a situation in your life in which your perception led you to believe you are a fraud, a failure, or simply inadequate? Do you fear you don't know anything or that everyone else is better than you? Do you worry you’re faking your own intellect and…Self4 min readSelf4 min read
Published in Change Becomes You·Jul 23, 2021Member-onlyMakeup Makes Me Feel Like a FraudHow glancing in the mirror makes me unreal. — The world of technology is compelling. The things we are capable of are limitless. Make-up is a leading female product industry that helps hide who we are, imperfections and all. I am a victim to it. …Confidence3 min readConfidence3 min read
Published in Writers’ Blokke·Jul 22, 2021Member-onlyMy Life As A Single MotherThe tribulations of being a mom in daunting times. — First, I would like to say that all of you single mothers are astonishing. What you do daily to take care of your children couldn’t be more impressive. You deserve to hear that. You are an amazing mom, that works hard to provide for your kids. …Single Moms3 min readSingle Moms3 min read
Jul 19, 2021Member-onlyWhat I didn't expect when I wrote on MediumThree out of five articles are about making money and writing on Medium. Okay, so here I am, joining the bandwagon of writing about Medium on Medium. I find it amusing to read articles that pique my interest and show that a significant proportion of the articles in my feed…Lifestyle3 min readLifestyle3 min read
Published in ILLUMINATION·Jul 13, 2021Member-onlyHow to Become Better When Anxiety IncreasesAnxiety never knows when to stop, unless you show it the way — Around 40 million people in the United States live with anxiety disorders. It can feel as if your heart is beating out of your chest, your mind is going 1,000 miles per hour, and the world is shaking uncontrollably. Panic is unbearable. It seems like you are losing control. I've…Anxiety5 min readAnxiety5 min read
Published in Change Becomes You·Jul 8, 2021Member-onlyHow to Cope When You’re Spiraling Out of ControlWhen the world feels like it is caving in. — At one time or another, we all faced an emotional downward spiral. Triggered by life events that cause panic, overwhelm and frustration. This leads to depression if it is not adequately managed. I am now facing a challenge in my career that makes me feel like I am spiraling out…Change Your Mind3 min readChange Your Mind3 min read
Published in ILLUMINATION·Jul 7, 2021Member-onlyIndependent Contractors are not What They Seem - How to PrepareThis style of work is not as glamorous as it seems. — For the last three years, I have worked as an independent contractor for various companies. When I embarked on this journey, I was clearly not prepared for what it meant. As an independent contractor, you essentially work to provide services to other companies. That's the part I loved. I love…Life4 min readLife4 min read
Jul 6, 2021Member-onlyHow to Avoid Toxic PeopleThe common theme behind the jerks. Okay, let's admit the guy above is amusing in the creepiest way. The image fit perfectly for this article. When you come across jerks, you feel like you're going crazy and should go to a mental institution. …Narcissism3 min readNarcissism3 min read
