Kate Taylor

Boston

Freelance Writer at Freelance

Reporting for the New York Times and others about education, the law, sexual politics, etc. Married to @jeremyfaust. Send tips to [email protected].

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Articles

Too Scared to Follow Your Dreams? Do This One Thing!

3 weeks ago | medium.com | Kate Taylor

Kate Taylor - The Embrace Collective·Follow5 min read·--Fear is a tricky thing. It whispers in your ear, telling you that you’re not ready, not good enough, not capable. It keeps you stuck, convincing you that it’s safer not to try at all than to risk failing. But here’s the truth: fear isn’t a stop sign. It’s just a sign that you’re stepping into something exciting, something meaningful. It’s a feeling, not a fact, and it fades much faster than regret ever will.
Experts Say This Is the #1 Way to Overcome Self-Doubt

1 month ago | medium.com | Kate Taylor

Kate Taylor - The Embrace Collective·Follow4 min read·--Have you ever heard a voice in your head telling you that you’re not good enough? That you don’t deserve the things you have or that you’ll fail if you try something new? That’s your inner critic. It’s like a school bully, but instead of being on the outside, it lives inside your head. The inner critic isn’t your true voice, it’s a separate part of you that has taken on the job of trying to protect you.
Inside the relationship of billionaire venture capitalist Josh Kushner and model Karlie Kloss, the power couple with unconventional ties to Trump

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Kate Taylor |Paige Leskin |Talia Lakritz

Billionaire entrepreneur Josh Kushner is married to supermodel and coding advocate Karlie Kloss. Kushner's brother is Jared Kushner, Donald Trump's son-in-law and a former White House advisor. Kushner and Kloss have each revealed they didn't vote for Donald Trump in the 2016 election. Model Karlie Kloss and venture capitalist Josh Kushner may seem like an odd pairing on the surface, but they've been together since 2012 and have become partners in both life and business.
I Destroyed My Body for the “Perfect” Look, Here’s What I Learned

1 month ago | medium.com | Kate Taylor

Kate Taylor - The Embrace Collective·Follow4 min read·--I was a national-level ski racer, training harder than most teenagers could imagine. From the outside, I looked like the image of strength and athleticism. But behind the scenes, I was eating around 1,000 calories a day, convinced that I had to be leaner, smaller, and fit the unrealistic beauty standards.
Dear Kate, I don’t want perfectionism to ruin my new job

1 month ago | medium.com | Kate Taylor

Kate Taylor - The Embrace Collective·Follow4 min read·--Dear Kate, I am about to step into a career that I am very passionate about but it is extremely hard to get started in and I don’t want my perfectionist mindset to be a reason why I give up when it gets hard. How can I make sure I keep going? That’s so amazing to hear that you’re stepping into a career your passionate about, what an exciting opportunity, but it’s also scary.
How to Build Unshakable Confidence (Without Faking It)

2 months ago | medium.com | Kate Taylor

Kate Taylor - The Embrace Collective·Follow4 min read·--Have you ever felt like you weren’t being yourself? Like you were acting in ways just to please others or fit in? Real confidence comes from knowing who you are and being proud of it. It’s not about what other people think of you; it’s about what you think of yourself. Let’s explore how to feel more confident and be your true self, even when life feels tough. Authenticity is a big word, but it simply means being yourself.
This One Emotion Is Holding You Back (And How to Overcome It)

2 months ago | medium.com | Kate Taylor

Kate Taylor - The Embrace Collective·Follow4 min read·--Fear is something we all feel. It’s part of being human. But sometimes, fear doesn’t just protect us from danger; it also holds us back. It keeps us stuck in situations that don’t make us happy or stops us from trying new things. Understanding how fear works can help you move past it and take steps toward the life you want.
How to Rediscover What Makes You Happy and Start Doing It Again

2 months ago | medium.com | Kate Taylor

Kate Taylor - The Embrace Collective·Follow6 min read·--As children, we naturally spent our time doing things that made us happy, like drawing, playing sports, or simply daydreaming. We didn’t worry about whether those things were “productive” or not; we just did what felt good. But as we grow up, life gets busy. We have work, responsibilities, and expectations to meet. Sometimes, this means we forget about the things that once brought us joy.
EXERCISE DEMISE - M2woman

2 months ago | m2woman.com | Isaac Taylor |Kate Taylor

Today I had a near-death experience. One of those ones you read about in books, where your whole life flashes before your eyes in the space of about 1.5 seconds and you realise how uninteresting you really are. What was the cause this near fatal event? Exercise. I’ve been told that exercise is good for you. A wholesome hobby that has benefits for both physical and mental health. Sounds fabulous. What’s not to love? Well, as it turns out, the actual moving around part. I love the exercise clothes.
Why Comparison Is the Enemy of Purpose, and How to Stop It

2 months ago | medium.com | Kate Taylor

Kate Taylor - The Embrace Collective·Follow5 min read·--If you’d rather listen to this article on Spotify, you can! Just click hereWe’ve all been there , scrolling through Instagram, looking at someone else’s life, and feeling that nagging sense of “I should be doing more” or “I should look like that.” Comparison is a sneaky thing. It starts off as something natural, something human, but when we let it control us, it steals our focus and stops us from living with purpose.