If your work involves leading or supporting others, you’ll know how much energy it takes. Some activities leave you feeling energised, while others drain your reserves.

Have you ever noticed yourself holding your breath while using a screen? It’s more common than you might think. There’s even a name for it: screen apnea.

It’s tempting to fill our calendars with back-to-back meetings. But without space to think, process quick actions, and (at least for me) decompress, we carry mental residue from one meeting into the next.

Every situation presents us with two handles. One leads to frustration and negativity, while the other offers understanding and growth. The choice of which handle to grasp is ours.

When it comes to sustainable productivity, I often talk about "systems over tools". Without a system, the best tool in the world won’t get you very far. Task management and note-taking apps are good examples.

According to Merriam-Webster, kairos means “a time when conditions are right for accomplishing a crucial action”.

Growth happens when you sleep. Your body doesn’t just switch off; it gets to work.

On 1 June 2024, I made a decision that has (and I know this sounds dramatic) quietly changed my life. That decision was to take a month off drinking alcohol.

In sport, rest isn’t always about doing nothing. Active rest, such as walking, stretching, or a gentle swim, can improve blood flow and help your body recover.

The best leaders I’ve worked for followed what Mike Fisher calls The New Golden Rule.

Expecting your energy levels to be 100% all day, every day, is unrealistic.

Have you ever noticed how we often confuse perfectionism with having high standards?

The weekly review is the cornerstone of sustainable productivity. It’s the habit that helps everything else hold together.

I’m rarely in the mood to exercise. Dragging myself to the gym or for a run often feels like the hardest part. But I never regret it.

An 8-hour workday doesn’t mean 8 hours of deep, focused work.

Your task list is a mountain to climb.

The stress bucket is a useful metaphor. Imagine you have a bucket…

Have you ever heard of the Jevons Paradox? It’s the idea that when something becomes more efficient, we use it more, not less.

A full calendar often gets mistaken for productivity. If every slot is filled, we assume we’re getting things done. But a schedule without any breathing space is fragile.

I had the pleasure of falling into a Simon Sinek rabbit hole on YouTube last night, and this was my biggest takeaway: Leadership isn’t a job title; it’s a behaviour.