Hannah Aster

SEO Team Lead

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

How to Be Content in Life: Give Yourself Credit

Do you beat yourself up for not being as far along in life as you thought you would be by now? Do you struggle to give yourself credit for your accomplishments? Women often beat themselves up about all the things they haven’t yet accomplished. Give yourself credit for what you have accomplished, be open to new dreams, and have faith that things are turning out just as they are meant to be. Keep reading to learn why you need to give yourself credit for your accomplishments instead of focusing on what you’ve yet to do.

Stop Caring What Others Think: Key Steps and 5 Tips

Do you want to know how to stop caring what others think of you? Are you afraid to get out of your comfort zone for fear of criticism and ridicule? People often live in fear of what others think instead of celebrating who they are. If you want to stop caring what others think, you have to build that instinct up like a muscle over time. Keep reading for tips on how to stop caring what others think.

Seth Godin’s Purple Cow: Marketing Exercises

Are you looking for Purple Cow marketing exercises? Do you want to know how to make your own purple cow? Below are four Purple Cow marketing exercises that will help you create your own purple cow. These are inspired by Seth Godin’s book, Purple Cow. Complete the Purple Cow marketing exercises below to help you create a purple cow.

Surrender to The Universe: Jen Sincero’s Advice

Do you want to know how to surrender to The Universe? Did you know you can manifest your desires and create a new reality if you learn how to let go and let The Universe do its job? When you are in a state of surrender, you believe everything you desire—and even things beyond your wildest dreams—already exists. Learning to surrender to The Universe not only creates the space to manifest your desires, but also opens you up to things outside of your own realm of imagination. Keep reading for tips on how to surrender to The Universe.

Male Role Models in The Other Wes Moore

A young boy looking up to his father while they stand in a yard

Why are male role models so important in The Other Wes Moore? How did having or not having a positive male role model contribute to who the two Wes Moores became? Male role models made the difference for Moore because he had people who steered him to look for more in life. On the other hand, the other Wes Moore didn’t have any positive examples and lacked guidance in life. Read more to learn how having positive male role models helped Wes Moore succeed in life.

Embrace the State of Chaos: It Can Be Beautiful

Do you live in a state of chaos at home? Do you worry that other people’s lives are perfect and your life isn’t? In truth, we all are living in a state of chaos, no matter how things appear, and we handle it in one of three ways: Ignore the chaos, battle the chaos, and drown in the chaos. The answer is: embrace the beauty of chaos. Continue reading to discover how you can stop comparing your life to others and enjoy your state of chaos .

Your Ego Is Trapping You in Your Comfort Zone

Are you letting your Ego get in the way of your success? Do you fear leaving your comfort zone? Breaking away from your Ego’s fear-based beliefs is like quitting smoking or taking drugs—you’ll have to detox and go through withdrawals. Stay the course because creating your own reality is worth it. Keep reading to learn how you can break free of your Ego and live a more fulfilling life.

Have You Made a Purple Cow? Keep Innovating!

Have you managed to make a Purple Cow? Are you wondering if you should keep innovating or if you should ride on your success? There are two goals once you have an established Purple Cow. At first, they might seem to contradict each other: milk it or keep innovating. Keep reading to learn why you should keep innovating even after you’ve made a Purple Cow.

How to Be a Badass: Jen Sincero’s Guide to Success

Are you stuck in a rut? Are you struggling to reach your potential? Do you want to learn how to be a badass according to Jen Sincero’s book? In this “How to Be a Badass” guide, author Jen Sincero’s life advice is condensed down into quick and easy lessons. Sincero shares wisdom about creating a new life, doing things you never thought you’d do, believing in things you can’t see, and pushing past your fears. Keep reading the “How to Be a Badass” guide to learn more about Jen Sincero’s life lessons.

How Langa, Cape Town Changed Wes Moore

Why is Langa, Cape Town, significant in The Other Wes Moore? How did a semester abroad help enlighten Wes Moore? Wes Moore’s semester in Langa, Cape Town, became a transformative journey. He lived with a local family and witnessed firsthand how a community chose forgiveness over anger after decades of oppression. Read more to learn how a semester abroad in Langa, Cape Town, changed Wes Moore.