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

We all know what it’s like to manage multiple projects at the same time. It’s become a common part of modern work life, and we assume, “This is just how work is.”

I need to be honest: my email habits have slipped lately. This post is a note to self, as much as it is a gentle nudge for you.

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

I’ve realised something. My phone isn’t the problem… it’s the amount of time we spend together.

Sometimes, we are so focused on "busy work" that we stop noticing what’s possible. Opportunities pass us by.

Switching into focus mode can feel impossible some days. Distractions, mental clutter, and decision fatigue all get in the way.

We all know how satisfying it feels to be fully immersed in an activity. Making progress feels fantastic.

I use Todoist daily—it’s a brilliant tool for managing tasks and projects. But even the best tools need a system behind them to support your best work.

Is your calendar full of work—or work about work?

The Pomodoro Technique is one of my favourite methods for staying focused and productive.

This is how to do it:

One of my favourite lessons from Cal Newport’s book Slow Productivity is the concept of pseudo-productivity. He defines it as “the use of visible activity as the primary means of approximating actual productive effort.”

When I came across this clever “Distraction to Action” wordplay, I knew I had to doodle my own version. I don’t know who first came up with it (if you do, let me know), but it got me thinking…