Mindful Notions by Sam H Li

I am very excited to have the first guest of Mindful Morsels: Brandon Wu . He has a weekly internship bulletin board for open positions across government, think tanks, progressive non-profits, and firms. You can check him out on LinkedIn , Substack , and major social media platforms. Want more tips and advice on how to do more with less? Subscribe now! I was lucky enough to have some of Brandon’s...

I have had a really good education experience, which is important since I have spent most of my life up until this point in school. But I didn’t always feel that way. In fact, I used to assign a lot of my self-worth to the grades I got. And when I didn’t get the grades I wanted… it was hard for me to get over it . In this episode, I discuss improving my outlook on education and introduce a new Not...

“People who use Notion spend more time making their Notion pretty instead of actually being productive.” “Notion doesn’t work.” “Notion is fake productivity.” Make your life a little easier by subscribing below for consistent Notion tips! These are just three of the many quotes I have seen or heard about Notion in the past few years. And I get it! Notion as a productivity software can definitely g...

So, I decided to start this podcast here a couple of weeks ago. Because apparently, I hate free time! Uploading a podcast is kind of like watching paint dry... if the paint kept crashing and needed to be restarted every five minutes. 🎙️ Let's get into it. First, you've got to export your audio. Sounds simple, right? Wrong. It's like trying to fold a fitted sheet. You start off confident, but by th...

Welcome back to Mindful Morsels by Sam H Li , your go-to source for doing more. With less! In this episode, we dive into a simple yet powerful daily habit: writing 1000 words in Notion . Discover how this practice can transform your mornings and unlock your creativity. 🔔Like what you are seeing? Subscribe and let me know what would be helpful to watch next! Ready to level up your Notion game? Her...

📖 Storytime! 👩‍💼 Meet "Sarah", a busy professional yearning for healthier eating habits and less meal-related stress . Despite her best intentions, poor planning and limited time often led her to unhealthy food choices. She struggled to find the motivation to plan meals in advance, caught in the eternal dilemma between convenience and healthy eating. 🦸‍♂️ Enter Sam (me!), a meal-planning enthu...

Cultural Challenges and Adaptation Returning to China stirs a bewildering array of emotions. Imagine having to filter every word and gesture, navigating a labyrinth of cultural subtleties. Direct translations often fall short, leaving you to reconstruct sentences and ideas in your mind to ensure they're understood. This mental gymnastics can be draining, yet it also unveils deeper layers of langua...

Evolution of Chinese Society Wow, Chinese society has undergone a remarkable transformation in the past nine years. It's almost as if the changes have been happening in the shadows, gradually reshaping everyday life. Take, for example, the way people handle money. Physical cash , once a staple, has become increasingly cumbersome for many. The swift shift towards a predominantly cashless society is...

4-7.21.24 Hi everyone, I just came back from China after securing a full-time job. I primarily visited family in Foshan (a city in the Guangdong province in Southern China) but also had the chance to visit other cities in the province, including Guangzhou and Shenzhen. As anyone who has been to Asia can probably relate to, it’s a lot of feelings and experiences at once that are hard to fully descr...

3-7.7.24 Hi everyone, Welcome to the third edition of the Mindful Morsels, a newsletter focused on mindful content consumption! What is Mindful Morsels? This newsletter focuses on making the most of our time and attention. Specifically, that means consuming content with purpose, focusing on quality over quantity, and fostering a healthy information diet. What can you expect from this newsletter? *...

Source: Reuters (left) & iNews (right) From the author: “Hi everyone! As I am getting used to Substack and its podcasting feature, I wanted to release a quick podcast article about the start of the Wimbledon 2024 Championships, the most prestigious tennis tournament. I will be uploading the third edition of “Mindful Morsels” on Sunday evening as scheduled. Enjoy this piece! Thanks. -Sam.” Coming i...

Join Macalester senior Hufsa as she explains her experience as a 2023 Frederick Douglass Global Fellow (FDGF). As the flagship program of the Council on International Educational Exchange, FDGF selects a small cohort of undergraduate students of color to embark on an international experience. This most recent cohort (that Hufsa and I both had the privilege to be a part of) traveled from D.C. to So...

Join Harvard first-year Praveen as he takes us through his first year of college. Praveen talks about the difficulties and triumphs he experienced as he adjusted to life away from home. Tune in to see how he manages his time and what advice he has for incoming freshmen who will be going to college in just under 2 months. "College Conscience" is a podcast created by Georgetown senior Sam...

Join Stanford senior Daania as she explores how her definitions of success have changed from high school to college. Daania also weaves creativity with her learning in order to create more fulfilling experiences while at school. Enjoy! "College Conscience" is a podcast created by Georgetown senior Sam Li. He initially wanted to start this series as a way to record meaningful conversation...

Join University of Missouri Kansas City (UMKC) student Rebecca Lin and learn about her journey through UMKC's BA/MD program! Rebecca talks about the different paths life has taken her and why she enjoys patient interactions so much. Enjoy! "College Conscience" is a podcast created by Georgetown senior Sam Li. He initially wanted to start this series as a way to record meaningful conv...

Join Georgetown alum Sonya as she reflects on the past four years at Georgetown. Sonya gives great insight into post-college life and how she manages the "work-life balance" that college students so often hear about. "College Conscience" is a podcast created by Georgetown senior Sam Li. He initially wanted to start this series as a way to record meaningful conversations he and...

Join Georgetown junior Jon (School of Foreign Service) as he discusses feeling burnout at various stages of his academic career and how he was able to come back stronger every time. "College Conscience" is a podcast created by Georgetown senior Sam Li. He initially wanted to start this series as a way to record meaningful conversations he and his friends have on a regular basis. On this...

Join Georgetown senior Alex (School of Foreign Service) in understanding the SFS education system a bit better! In this episode, Alex talks about how he chose his major (International Politics) as well as his potential minors (French and Statistics) before concluding with how he found his research opportunities. "College Conscience" is a podcast created by Georgetown senior Sam Li. He in...

Join Yale undergrad student Allie in her journey through social environments at Yale. Allie talks about her living situations (including her awesome roommates), learning about club dynamics, and more! "College Conscience" is a podcast created by Georgetown senior Sam Li. He initially wanted to start this series as a way to record meaningful conversations he and his friends have on a regu...

Join Georgetown junior Aryaman in discussing the difficult and interesting transition from high school to college. As someone who started college online due to the pandemic, Aryaman describes his journey from North Dakota to D.C., and what he has learned along the way. "College Conscience" is a podcast created by Georgetown senior Sam Li. He initially wanted to start this series as a way...

Join Georgetown junior Maggie and explore the world of reading! Hear how Maggie got her start with reading books, why reading is so important in challenging our existing systems, and how to build reading communities in life.   "College Conscience" is a podcast created by Georgetown junior Sam Li. He initially wanted to start this series as a way to record meaningful conversations he and his friend...

Join Georgetown junior Kailey (Georgetown College) to discuss how to deal with the highs and lows of college professional, academic, and personal life. Through this topic, Kailey guides us through how to pick ourselves back up after experiencing failure, whether that's in a club, a relationship, and more. Additionally, she talks about her personal experiences with iterations and why they are so cr...

Join Georgetown junior Tyler (Georgetown College) and dive into the world of self-care! Tyler takes us through his journey with self-care, from learning its definition to making his own. Tyler also talks about how entering college in a virtual setting forced him to adapt his self-care routines and why it is so important for everyone to have their own methods. Lastly, Tyler leaves us with some tips...

Hear Georgetown sophomore Anjali (School of Foreign Service) describe her experience with friend groups at Georgetown and how to continue finding new ones. Anjali delves into the unique friend culture at her high school and what that meant for her initial experiences at Georgetown. She brings us to the present and future with her insights on Georgetown friends throughout the underclassmen years an...

Georgetown junior Aditya (McDonough School of Business) as he delves into the world of professional development at Georgetown! Aditya gives helpful advice on getting involved with business clubs and seeking out opportunities around campus and off campus. Additionally, Aditya provides an introduction to finance recruiting, which is perfect timing for next semester's cycle. Hear him "make cents"! "C...