Hannah Aster

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Hannah is a seasoned writer and editor who started her journey with Shortform nearly five years ago. She grew up reading mostly fiction books but transitioned to non-fiction writing when she started her travel website in 2018. When she's not writing or traveling, you can find Hannah working on home reno projects, crafting, or taking care of plants.

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Graduated summa cum laude with a bachelor's degree in English and minors in professional and creative writing

Introducing Your Child to Your New Partner

Are you thinking about introducing your new partner to your child? What are the most common myths about child-partner introductions? In his book Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Man, Steve Harvey suggests introducing your new partner to your child early on in the relationship. He discusses the downsides of waiting too long and dispels the myths that many people are told. Keep reading to learn what Steve Harvey has to say about introducing your child to your new partner.

Is He Thinking About Sex or Does He Want to Date?

Does he want to date you, or is he thinking about sex only? How can you weed out the men who just want to have fun from the ones who are looking for commitment? In his book Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Man, Steve Harvey aims to give advice to women so they can avoid walking into a relationship with the wrong expectations. According to Harvey, if he approaches you, he wants something from you. Keep reading to learn how to tell the difference between a man who just wants to kick it and a man who wants

Ultralearning Projects: How to Create Your Own

Do you want to create an ultralearning project? What do you need to do to design your first self-directed study plan and put it into motion? The five steps for creating ultralearning projects are 1) research, 2) create a schedule, 3) actualize your plan, 4) analyze your results, and 5) determine your post-project plan. Follow these steps to achieve mastery over a subject. In this article, we’ll break down the five steps to creating your first ultralearning project.

Steve Harvey’s 90-Day Rule: Protect Your Cookie

Why does Steve Harvey say it’s so important to wait 90 days before having sex in a new relationship? How should you approach the first three months of a relationship? According to Steve Harvey, the 90-day rule is crucial in a new relationship for numerous reasons. But also, how you spend those first 90 days is almost just as important. It’s within this time period that you need to get to know each other better, look for red flags, and find out his intentions. Keep reading for more on Steve Harvey’s 90-day rule.

How to Improve Memory Retention: 4 Proven Strategies

Why do we forget information over time? How do you improve memory retention? While there are only theories as to why we tend to forget information over time, there are methods we can use to improve memory retention. The top techniques are overlearning, spacing, proceduralization, and mnemonics. Continue on to learn how to improve memory retention.

The 5 Questions to Ask a New Boyfriend

Are you in a developing or new relationship? Are you unsure if your man has long-term goals for your relationship? What are the most important questions to ask a new boyfriend? According to Steve Harvey in his book Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Man, there are five questions you should ask a new boyfriend. Although it may seem awkward, it’s better to know what a guy’s plans and ideals are upfront before the relationship gets too serious. Continue on to know what Steve Harvey’s five questions you should ask a new boyfriend are.

Steve Harvey: How to Be a Keeper, Not a Sports Fish

According to Steve Harvey, how can you be a keeper and not a sports fish? How can you tell if a guy is a catch-and-release fisherman? In his book Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Man, Steve Harvey discusses how to be a keeper (a woman a man would like to take home and date) rather than a sports fish (a woman who is just looking for a good time). He also advises women to take the power into their own hands rather than letting the man do the “fishing.” Keep reading for more of Steve Harvey’s advice on

Drill Practice: Breaking Through Learning Obstacles

Are you trying to learn a new skill but having trouble with one aspect of it? How do you construct a productive drill? What challenges come with drill practice? Drill practice is when you isolate a single aspect of a skill and concentrate intensively on it. The purpose of drill practice is to maximize overall improvement and minimize overall effort. Done properly, drill practice will speed up the process of achieving the whole skill, not just one isolated aspect. Continue on to learn more about drill practice.

“Men Respect Standards,” Says Steve Harvey

Why do men respect standards? How can you set your standards upfront without scaring him away? According to Steve Harvey in his book Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Man, men respect women who set standards. He says that you should feed the standards to him like a parent giving a child cough syrup, sweet-flavored and in a cute bottle. Continue on to learn why Steve Harvey says men respect standards and how to set them early on in a relationship.

Dating a Mama’s Boy: Stop Enabling Him

Are you dating a mama’s boy? Do you want to know how to make your man prioritize you over his mother? How can you learn to set boundries? According to Steve Harvey, if you are dating a mama’s boy, you are the culprit, not him. Harvey explains that a man’s mother is his first love and it’s where he learned his rules and principles and is the most comfortable. However, that does not mean he is unable to change with the right push. Keep reading to learn how to navigate dating a mama’s boy with Steve Harvey’s advice.