Anjali Tyagi Stories, art, and musings from a wandering mind

Anjali Tyagi

Stories, art, and musings from a wandering mind

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Confessions From the Bottom Drawer: A Love Letter to My Failed Drawings
Personal Essay

Confessions From the Bottom Drawer: A Love Letter to My Failed Drawings

Somewhere in my closet lives a sketchbook so bad I nearly threw it away—twice. I'm glad I didn't, because the ugly pages taught me more than the pretty ones ever could.

Nobody Writes on the Treadmill: Why I Walk Without a Destination
Creative Career

Nobody Writes on the Treadmill: Why I Walk Without a Destination

Somewhere between the productivity gurus and the step-counting apps, we forgot that walking used to be a creative act, not a metric. Here's how aimless wandering saved my writing—and why your best idea is probably three blocks from where you're standing.

I Do My Best Thinking in Grocery Store Lines (And Other Confessions of a Daydreamer)
Personal Essay

I Do My Best Thinking in Grocery Store Lines (And Other Confessions of a Daydreamer)

In a culture that treats every idle minute as a problem to solve, I've started defending my right to zone out. Here's what happened when I let my wandering mind off its leash — and why neuroscience says you should too.

Your Portfolio Shouldn't Read Like a Résumé in a Halloween Costume
Creative Career

Your Portfolio Shouldn't Read Like a Résumé in a Halloween Costume

Most creative websites make the same mistake: they sand off all the personality to seem 'professional.' Here are five practical fixes for building a portfolio that actually sounds like a human being — without tanking your credibility.