Archive - Staying Curious

2021 recap & the art of asking better questions

Hey, curious cats — another year in the books!

Jan 9, 2022 •

December 2021

real quick exciting update

Dec 3, 2021 •

January 2021

Staying Curious in 2021

In a world of habit apps and project management tools, I made a simple spreadsheet.

Jan 3, 2021 •

September 2020

Authenticity = ?

My latest curiosity on being authentic.

Sep 13, 2020 •

July 2020

Making your own sunshine on a gloomy day (or year) with photos

A few small things that have made a big, positive difference in my solo lockdown experience

Jul 20, 2020 •

Travel industry and COVID-19, WFH, quarantining with family: a personal update

Jul 13, 2020 •

June 2020

What's NOT Curious? Black lives matter.

My dear Curious readers,

Jun 14, 2020 •

March 2020

Does the language we speak shape the way we think?

An exploration of linguistic relativity, metaphors engrained in our thinking, and untranslatable words

Mar 9, 2020 •

February 2020

Updates for Into the Unknown(s) visitors

Welcome to Staying Curious by me, Shelby Smith.

Feb 16, 2020 •

August 2019

Why it Feels Weird to Achieve your Goals

Have you ever hit a goal that used to seem like a faraway dream?

Aug 26, 2019 •

What Happens When You Quit Social Media for a Year

This is not a drill, folks… You read it right — I’m 22 and I went off of all social media for an entire year (and it was a leap year).

Aug 26, 2019 •

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