(How the Internet Changed Everything) I remember the sounds of life before the internet. Before we heard the ding of message notifications or the screeching sounds of amber alerts or weather alerts, we recognized the clunk of the mailbox lid shutting, the rustle of a newspaper unfolding, the beeps as we pressed the number buttonsContinue reading “Do You Remember Life Before the Internet?”
Author Archives: Vanya Wryter Consulting
What Things Can’t You Live Without?
What can’t you live without? More specifically, what personal belongings can’t you live without? This question put me in that hypothetical situation where you have ten minutes to grab whatever personal items I value most. Of course, I can’t carry every personal belonging I have, but I did narrow down the list to just aContinue reading “What Things Can’t You Live Without?”
How to Find Work-Life Balance in a Fast-Paced World
In a world that moves at the speed of instant messaging and 24-hour services, burnout is almost inevitable. Especially with remote work people like me, the line between home and office often blurs when you’re answering a work email before bed. Striking the right balance isn’t about clocking out at 5 p.m. sharp every day—it’sContinue reading “How to Find Work-Life Balance in a Fast-Paced World”
Why I Started Learning New Languages as an Adult
Learning a new language as an adult might seem overwhelming, but I find it’s been a great pastime. I’ve been working with remote companies that hire people from many backgrounds. Many people speak more than one language. So speaking more than one language becomes a way to connect with people (hey, I speak that languageContinue reading “Why I Started Learning New Languages as an Adult”
Celebrating Mother’s Day: Honoring Women Who Shaped History
Mother’s Day is more than a day of flowers and brunch—it celebrates what mothers do for us. Observed in many countries around the world, Mother’s Day has a rich history that I’d like to share in honor of the amazing moms around the world. The modern American version of Mother’s Day began in the earlyContinue reading “Celebrating Mother’s Day: Honoring Women Who Shaped History”