PinnedRobin NemesszeghyAbout Robin Nemesszeghy enjoys weaving elements of the fantastical into realistic settings and exploring the complexities of the human mind. Living a stone’s throw away from a quiet wooded cemetery and park, when she’s not writing, you can often find her wandering the area and dreaming up her next big adventure. Literary Journals …Robin Nemesszeghy2 min read
PinnedReading Challenge: They Say Your Book’s First Lines Should Grab the Reader’s AttentionDid mine grab yours? You tell me — Rank the First Lines — Reading Challenge Are you up for the reading challenge? Rank the first lines of the following books in order of most to least engaging and let me know your order in the comments below! The following are the first lines from all my books. I’ve omitted the titles so the first lines…Storytelling4 min read
PinnedCommitting to the 365 Day Medium Writing Challenge When You Can’t Stick With AnythingMotivation for overcoming the plateau — I have never been good with routine. So if I manage to do this, anyone can. Growing up, my mom always told me I had been lucky I didn’t inherit her strong memory. I didn’t have her ability to only hear a lecture once and have it etched in memory…Self Improvement7 min read
PinnedThe Benefits of Mindfulness for NeuroticismI’m going to be trying out some exercises to improve my most problematic Big Five trait — I recently read an article by Olga Khazan in which she conducted an experiment to see if she could alter her personality in three months. The experiment involved engaging in a series of exercises over a 3-month span to move the scale on four of her Big Five traits (if…Mindfulness6 min read
PinnedHomesickA spoken word poem — My friend just got a new job and moved to New York City. I won’t be seeing him around anymore, it’s a pity. But it’s amazing for him, he got a job on the whim High-paying, six-figure, he can afford the bigger pitcher or the finest liquor Although his liver might protest, perhaps it’s…Poem2 min read
14 hours ago14 Tips on Saving MoneyHow to up your financial health — Saving money doesn’t have to be hard. In fact, with a few simple tips, you can start saving money today. Here are a few tips that can help your financial health in the long run: 1. Create a budget and stick to it It’s important to know where your money is going so that you can start reigning…Productivity4 min read
1 day agoOwning a Pet CatA balance between an independent being and an active playmate — Having a cat is a lot like having a small, furry, needy child. Cats wake you up in the morning by jumping on your head, they want to be played with and petted constantly, and they always seem to be hungry. But unlike children, cats are independent creatures who don’t…Cats2 min read
2 days agoDreamsAnd what could they possibly mean? — Dreams are a mysterious thing. We all have them, but we don’t always remember them. Dreams can be incredibly vivid and realistic, or they can be vague and nonsensical. Some people believe that dreams are a way for our subconscious to communicate with us, while others believe that they are…Dreams1 min read
3 days agoThe Importance of Taking BreaksThey can make you more productive in the long run — It’s no secret that taking breaks is important. But what many people don’t realize is just how important they are — especially when it comes to creativity and productivity. In fact, there are a number of reasons why taking breaks is essential, both for your work and your overall well-being…Taking Breaks2 min read
4 days agoI Told Jasper AI to Tell Me a Bit About ItselfThis was its response Some previous tests I did on Jasper showed that it loves to write about being creative. Jasper the AI Loves to Write About Being Creative Part 3 of tests done on Jasper the writing assistant to find out what they are most likely to write aboutrobinnemesszeghy.medium.com But next I wondered what would it write about itself when prompted. So, I decided to test that out as well.Jasper3 min read