We often think of dopamine as a feel-good chemical, but its primary role is to drive anticipation of a reward and motivate us to act. This distinction matters because dopamine release reinforces behaviour, regardless of whether that behaviour is good for us.

Last week, I nearly bought a waterproof speaker for my shower.

I recently learned the Japanese word yutori. It means spaciousness or having room to breathe.

We often think about boundaries in terms of what to say no to. But there’s another way to frame it.

Most of us wait until we’re overwhelmed at work before we say no.

By then, it’s too late.

Resting when you are already exhausted is too late.

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.

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

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.

Rules can be frustrating and limiting, but sometimes the right ones provide helpful scaffolding.

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.

I’ve been thinking a lot about procrastination lately (insert procrastination joke here!).

Here's something interesting I read about earlier this week: the nappuccino. Have you heard of it?