One of my favourite low-effort, big-reward wellbeing tips is to keep a Smile File.

We often think of wellbeing and performance as opposites: you can look after yourself and your needs OR get results. But that’s just not true.

If I ever feel anxious, embarrassed, or worried about something I did, I try to remember the Spotlight Effect.

I am writing this post on my 47th birthday, which seems bizarre, as in my head, I'm about 28. In no particular order, here are 47 things I’ve learned about wellbeing, health, and productivity.

Time confetti is a term coined by researcher Brigid Schulte. It describes the tiny pockets of time we all experience: waiting for the kettle to boil, standing in a queue, or pausing between meetings.

One of the mistakes I see most often in people trying to get on top of their workload is reaching for a new task management app, thinking it will solve all their problems.

I’m trying a new journaling experiment. It's something simple, inspired by an interview with David Dewane on Cal Newport’s Deep Questions podcast.

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At first glance, my approach to reviews and planning might look a bit intense. Annual, quarterly, monthly, weekly… even daily routines?

Did you know the word "priority" was singular for centuries?

Have you ever noticed how simply naming a negative feeling can take away some of its power?

Not home. Not work. The bit in between. Ray Oldenburg called it the third space—a social environment where people gather, connect, and unwind.

Overwhelm is not a personal failing. It’s not a reflection of your character. You’re not broken. You’re not bad at your job. You’re not lazy or disorganised.

I’ve noticed I’ve not been reading books much lately.

Are your emails quietly sabotaging your energy and focus?

One of the best things about the Pomodoro Technique is its simplicity—all you need is a timer.

If you struggle to say no in the moment, try deferring your decision. Make this your default response:

Do you ever get to the end of the day feeling like you’ve achieved nothing, even though you’ve barely stopped?

What is a break? I've been thinking about this recently.

We often treat daily routines like on/off switches. You’re either doing your routine perfectly every day, or you’ve fallen off completely.