Category: Advice
Posted on October 2, 2020
by Aris Federman
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The world is unpredictable and chaos is rampant. In order to thrive, we have to remain adaptable and nimble. How? The answer lies in improv. Let’s set the scene: It’s your birthday and some close friends are out having a few drinks when you… Continue Reading “‘Yes And’ Adaptability And Gratitude For The Improv Of Life”
Category: AdviceTags: 'YES AND' ADAPTABILITY AND GRATITUDE FOR THE IMPROV OF LIFE, adaptability, Adapting to change, affirmations, Aris Federman, dealing with change, how to, Improv, perspective, self help, self improvement, Yes And
Posted on September 3, 2020
by Aris Federman
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I almost set my apartment on fire last night. I should probably provide some context. I’ve been very busy lately. With Zoom University in full swing, my plate is so full you’d think it was Thanksgiving. Schedule? Packed Body? Fatigued Brain? Missing ($30 dollar… Continue Reading “The Little Things: Appreciating Tiny Blessings”
Category: AdviceTags: Advice, Aris Federman, college, glass half full, How to cope with stress, meditation, Memphattan, New York City, self help, self improvement, Stress, The Bright Side, The little things, THE LITTLE THINGS: APPRECIATING TINY BLESSINGS
Posted on August 24, 2020
by Aris Federman
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During the school year, I live in an apartment with three friends. We’re all acting majors and we all possess distinctly different personalities. It’s an incredibly unique space that we share and I’ve affectionately named it The Citadel (a name that has not yet… Continue Reading “Saying Vs. Doing: Following Through On Best Laid Plans”
Category: Advice, UncategorizedTags: achieve, Aris Federman, fear of failure, following through, goals, Memphattan, motivation, Saying Vs. Doing: Following Through On Best Laid Plans, self help, self improvement, success
Posted on August 17, 2020
by Aris Federman
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I’m about as left-brained as they come. I’m a numbers guy. I’m not creative. I’ve encountered a good few folks with the ‘creative vacancy’ mindset and, without fail, I’m always perplexed by it. It’s no secret that there is a healthy portion of the… Continue Reading “You’re More Creative Than You Think: The Myth of Left Brain”
Category: Advice, Art, passionTags: acting, Aris Federman, Art, creative thinking, creativity, empowerment, History, How to be creative, Impro, Keith Johnstone, left brain, Memphattan, painting, psychology, right brain, self help, self improvement, Why people think they are not creative
Posted on August 11, 2020
by Aris Federman
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This post is a bit late as I have been journeying from Memphis back to NYC. I survived the plane ride and have officially settled back into my apartment. Large transitions like this are not typically easy, both logistically and emotionally, so I figured… Continue Reading “Adapting To Change: Finding Stability During Transition”
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Posted on July 26, 2020
by Aris Federman
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Pulp Fiction, Lord of the Rings, Star Wars, The Godfather. What do they have in common? They all started with good ideas. They’re imaginative. So how can I stimulate my own imagination? Where do good ideas come from? Creativity is a muscle and the… Continue Reading “Where Do Ideas Come From? Stimulating Imagination”
Category: Advice, Art, passionTags: acting, Aris Federman, creativity, how to, how to come up with good ideas, ideas, imagination, Impro, Judy Blume, Kieth Johnstone, Memphattan, painting, short films, Where Do Ideas Come From? Stimulating Imagination, writing, writing a story
Posted on June 18, 2020
by Aris Federman
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You could be an expert at anything, right now. So why aren’t you? People say that if you comprehensively read three books on any given subject, you’ll know more on that subject than 95% of the population (of course this only accounts for book… Continue Reading “You Could Be An Expert At Anything… So Why Aren’t You?”
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Posted on June 10, 2020
by Aris Federman
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You are an incredibly influential individual. The choices you make, big and small, have direct and consequential effects on the world as we know it. You are burdened with immense power and subsequently an immense responsibility. You– specifically, you. This isn’t a line ripped… Continue Reading “The Influence of Individuals and Associated Responsibility”
Category: Advice, UncategorizedTags: Aris Federman, community, individual voice, Meaning, Meaning in life, Memphattan, motivation, NYT, responsibility, self help, self improvement, Social media, The Influence of Individuals and Associated Responsibility
Posted on May 21, 2020
by Aris Federman
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Most of us don’t talk to our best friend from kindergarten all that much anymore. There isn’t anything wrong with that, it’s totally normal. Maybe one of you enrolled in a different middle school. Maybe, as time went on, you both pursued different interests… Continue Reading “A Guide To Friendship: Navigating Shifting Social Circles”
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Many people have a proclivity to push off work until the last minute, so much so that the phrase, “I’m a procrastinator” has become akin to a cute, colloquial personality trait. There is no harm in leisure and the opportunity to kick back and… Continue Reading “Discipline- Small Ways To Increase Your Work Ethic”
Category: AdviceTags: accomplishing projects, Aris Federman, Discipline, Discipline- Small Ways To Increase Your Work Ethic, finding motivation, hard work, how to stop procrastinating, Improve Work Ethic, Increase Work Ethic, Memphattan, motivation, procrastination, self help, self improvement, Work Ethic
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