Naya Moss

January 1970

  • 💡Common Misconceptions of Bipolar Disorder vs Borderline Personality Disorder

    It’s common to hear people minimizing, overusing, and misusing words like “bipolar” and “crazy” to describe anyone who may be different, show signs of emotional dysregulation, or as highly emotional. Many do so without realizing how hurtful and stigmatizing these terms can be for those struggling with mental health conditions. Using such labels to refer…

  • 💜 The Power of Patience: Effective Communication with Memory-Impaired Elders

    Dealing with memory loss in elders is challenging and requires high emotional intelligence and empathy. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, over six million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease, highlighting the importance of effective communication strategies. ‍ Understanding Memory Impairment Memory impairment significantly affects daily life. It’s more than just forgetting names or dates; it…

  • 📄 My Research on the Correlation Between Mental Illness and Lack of Cleanliness

    In my recent research, I’ve delved into the complex relationship between mental illness and cleanliness, particularly focusing on conditions like hoarding disorder and Diogenes syndrome. Understanding these connections can provide deeper insights into the challenges faced by individuals struggling with mental health issues. ‍ Hoarding Disorder and Diogenes Syndrome Hoarding Disorder Hoarding disorder involves persistent…

  • ✍🏾Celebrating 100 Essays: Embracing the Journey and Pushing Boundaries

  • 🤰🏾Embracing Motherhood Alternatives: Navigating Tokophobia and Finding Fulfillment

    Have you ever felt paralyzed by the thought of pregnancy and childbirth? For many women, tokophobia—an intense fear of pregnancy and childbirth—is a real and daunting challenge. It’s a fear that can shape life decisions in profound ways, and it’s something I deeply understand. ‍ 🌟 Understanding My Tokophobia Physically, my journey has been complicated…

  • 🇿🇦 Tulsa and Zulu: A Journey into New Language Horizons

    If I could learn any new language, it would likely be Zulu or Xhosa, both of which are spoken in South Africa. My interest in these languages stems from a broader goal to explore and connect with diverse linguistic roots beyond the familiar Latin-based, Germanic, and Slavic languages. A while back, I began learning Igbo,…

  • 🌍 A World Equal: No Racism, Money, Power

    Have you ever imagined a world where everyone is truly equal? If I could teleport anywhere, it would be to a place and time where this dream is a reality. In such a world, there wouldn’t be a stronghold of racism, money, and power. Instead, we would see a foundation built on equality and unity.…

  • ⛈️ The Perfect Storm: My Ideal Writing Environment

    Discovering my ideal writing environment has been a journey filled with experimentation and reflection. After much thought, I’ve realized that I am most inspired on cold, rainy days. There’s something about the chill in the air, the grey clouds covering the sky, and the sound of raindrops hitting the roof that sparks my creativity. ‍…

  • 🏝️ How I Learned to Recharge During and After Travel

    In my years of traveling, both for work and pleasure, I’ve learned a valuable lesson I wish I’d grasped earlier: the importance of rest in travel. It’s a simple concept, yet one that’s often overlooked in our eagerness to make the most of every moment away from home. Early in my travels, I was guilty…

  • terminal style website prompt

    Create a terminal-style website with the following specifications: Appearance: Design: Mimic a macOS terminal window Color scheme: Dark background (#014034) with light green text (#80BF7E and #C2D9C1) Window style: Include a header with close, minimize, and maximize buttons Font: Use a monospace font like ‘Menlo’ or ‘Monaco’ Functionality: Implement a file system structure with the…

  • 🎨 Breaking Free from the Content Maze: Rediscovering My Authentic Creative Self

    I’ve been pondering lately about creativity and how to nurture my own unique voice. It’s so easy to get lost in the endless sea of content out there. I do tons of research for my newsletters and writing, and I find myself spending hours on content intake. Even when it’s valuable stuff, it can be…

  • Minimizing Phone Distractions

    If you want to get things done, minimizing and eliminating distractions from your phone is the first brick on the road to a focused, distraction-free life. Managers, founders, entrepreneurs, parents, and students wear many hats as a society. Many folks believe they are extremely busy, and there never seems to be enough time in the…

  • Why Minimalism

    Are you completing your 2021 reflections and starting to plan out 2022? You are likely looking for ways to make your year better and happier. Numerous varieties of experiences can make us happy in life. If you are exploring ways to find more happiness, perhaps it’s time to explore and embrace minimalism. ‍ I have…

  • Get Started with Webflow

    For folks that have a front-end development background or were Dreamweaver users, Webflow has a short learning curve – unfortunately, this is not the case for all.  Don't Shy Away So Quickly  Some may not initially understand how to use Webflow because  – They feel intimated by the designer  – Have purchased a template and…

  • How I Read 100+ Books In 2021

    It's been a long-time goal to read 100 books – let alone in 1 year. Surely I've read close to 100 books over my lifetime. Although, I didn't track this type of data until approximately eight years ago. In 2021 my schedule was quite full to the brim! Between working full-time, then transitioning to consulting,…

  • 🌈 Happily All Over The Place

    The 13-20-year-old Naya spent… 📚 Many days in Barnes and Nobles learning life tips from Real Simple and learning about Java Programming through books until the store close 💿 Her weekends in Starbucks being mentored in Databases and SQL by a stranger 🦕 Every Saturday on the museum mile after a run around Central Park……

  • 📥 How NOT to Spend too Much Time on a Curated Newsletter

    I previously spent 20-30hr a week on newsletters. I now spend less than 2-5 hours a week. Here's how: 🗂 Keep a database of sources; instead of searching random places every week doing lengthy google and Twitter searches, create a source dashboard. 🤝 Crowdsource items by offering readers to contribute. Offer for readers to send…

  • 🧠 4 Must-Read Books About ADHD and Neurodiversity

    Over the past year and a half, I read 13 books about ADHD, Autism, and overall Neurodiversity. Instead, I encourage you to give these four a read: 🌸 Neuro Tribes by Steve Silberman, this book gives an intriguing and in-depth history of neurodiversity and debunks the myth that neurodiversity isn't "new." Whether you are neurodivergent,…

  • 11 IT Mistakes of Early Stage Startups That Make Scaling Chaotic

    I have been working at startups for the past 6+ years, and in each role, I was the first person in the IT department and helped build it from the ground up. Four of the start-ups I worked at were approaching or in their growth stage. And startup when this means chaos if there isn't…

  • 🧠 How I Stopped Being Late As An ADHD Person, Part 2

    In part one of how I stopped being late, I shared how I log my time, make time visible, and my habits for showering, hair, and makeup. 🕐 Clocks and Reminders When just starting to break your habit, I highly recommend keeping one clock in every room. Or in just areas where you are less…

  • 🧠 How I Stopped Being Late As An ADHD Person, Part 1

    Being late. I grew up around folks who are habitually late. Yet, I have also spoken with ADHD folks about their time management and being late and found many similarities. Therefore, It's hard to tell what was learned behavior or ADHD. However, what prompted me to make a change was after several of my friends…

  • 💼 The Pre-Job Search Checklist That Works

    A few years back, I taught IT classes helping students become A+ and Network+ certified. Part of the curriculum was helping students with job preparation. Fast forward, I now run a job board and community for Black womxn in tech. Over time I created this checklist for myself, students, and others. This checklist was just…

  • 🙅🏾‍♀️ 5 Things I Never Want In Life

    Society pressures us to have things in life that we may not always need. If you had asked me what I wanted in life as a teenager, I probably would've named a few of these. Around the age of 19, my perspective on life in general changed. I realized in life, we sometimes do, have,…

  • 🌸 Invisible Illnesses and Disorders, What They Didn’t Know

    In a short series of me sharing my invisible illnesses and disorders. Inspired by Oprah’s book, What happened To You? Below are statements made to me in recent years by people who never ever took the time to get to know me, inquire about my life, and never asked What happened To You? There’s nothing…

  • 📚2 Books Everyone Should Read About Setting Boundaries

    Over the past year and a half, I have read over 150 books, 7 of which were on setting boundaries. Here are two books well worth your time: 📚 Set Boundaries, Find Peace: A Guide to Reclaiming Yourself by Nedra Glover Tawwab, this book – provides actionable and realistic advice – advice on different areas…