Anangsha Alammyan

10 Best Books I Read in 2020

Year-end wrap-up and some amazing recommendations

You’ve Got to Be Your Own Knight in Shining Armour

The life-changing realisation a bad breakup taught me

Science-Backed Ways to Say “No” Without Feeling Guilty

Standing up for yourself is hard. But if you’re polite and considerate, you can do it.

2 Beliefs to Refocus Before Starting to Make Money as an Author

Re-wiring your mind to redefine some of your core beliefs can help you steer clear of a lot of hurdles

Choose to Be Happy by Detaching from Sadness and Cynicism

Two Stoic principles and a journaling routine to help you embrace happiness even in the darkest of times.

You Don’t Have to Love Your Parents at All Times and It’s Okay

How I detached my sense of self-worth from social conditioning.

Knowing When to Give Up Can Help You Succeed

Research-backed reasons why “Never Give Up” might not be good advice — and how you can counter it.

How I Made $1440+ in 1 Month by Writing 19 Articles

Turns out, the Medium Partner Program isn’t the only way to grow a stable source of income

4 Tropes in Romance Novels I’m Tired of Reading

And fiction recommendations to make you fall in love with the genre all over again

Understanding and Minimizing the Negative Effects of Perfectionism

The science behind how to not let failure define you.

3 Amazing Books You Should Read Before 2020 is Over

Lesser-known fiction recommendations that will take your breath away

Why in India, it’s Socially Acceptable to Trade a Man’s Wealth for a Woman’s Looks

The ecosystem of shame created by Indian arranged marriages

3 Daily Journaling Prompts to Help You Understand Yourself Better

Self-awareness and growth through journaling

Expecting Immediate Results Might Hold You Back From Achieving Your Dreams

The science-backed reasons why you should stop desiring instant gratification.

Announcing the Winners of Spooktober 2020

So excited to conclude our first-ever article-writing contest at Books Are Our Superpower

The Science of Taking Breaks at Work to Help Boost Your Productivity

The counter-intuitive approach to improving consistency and building a healthy work-life balance.

Research-Backed Tactics to Help You Stick To and Make Decisions More Easily

How to make decisions you won’t regret later.

Is It Wrong to Expect Your Partner to Complete You?

If we establish clear boundaries and avoid codependency, a partner might make life better.

Are Your Insecurities Easy Targets of the Marketing Campaigns?

It’s high time we stop looking at our characteristics and seeing them as flaws

Your Internalised Capitalism Might Prevent You From Being a Better Reader

Learn to enjoy reading rather than being so focussed on picking the book you can get the most out of

Why You Shouldn’t Marry Before Your *Second Puberty*

Think you should find a partner before 30? Don’t rush into a decision before you’re emotionally mature.

The Fantasy Fiction Series That Impacted My Life More Than Any Self-Help Book Ever Could

Steven Erikson’s 10,000+ page saga “Malazan Book of the Fallen” taught me lessons that defined my identity

I Read 150+ Books in 2 Years. Here’s How It Changed My Life

Reading helped me become a better person

4 Ways for New Authors to Promote Their Books on Social Media

The dos, the don’ts, and everything else about marketing your book

Challenging the Conscious Self Image Norms With a DIY Haircut

My culture demands long hair for a girl to look good but shouldn’t I be the one to decide what makes me beautiful?