Writing + Doodles
What is Screen Apnea?
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.
Sleep is Productive
Growth happens when you sleep. Your body doesn’t just switch off; it gets to work.
Rest Comes in Different Forms
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.
Energy Fluctuations Are Normal
Expecting your energy levels to be 100% all day, every day, is unrealistic.
What Being a Slow Runner Taught Me About Sustainable Productivity
I’m a slow runner. Not "slow for a beginner" (I’ve run two marathons). I’m just... slow.
Rethinking the 8-Hour Work Day (Because You’re Not a Robot)
An 8-hour workday doesn’t mean 8 hours of deep, focused work.
Wellbeing Amplifies Performance… So Take Breaks
Sometimes, the final piece of the puzzle—the big project you’re working so hard on—isn’t more work; it’s taking a break.
The Physiological Sigh: A Simple Way to Reset
When stress builds up, your body has a natural way to bring things back into balance. The physiological sigh is a simple breathing technique that helps regulate the nervous system. It’s quick, discreet, and backed by science.
Microbreaks Reboot Your Brain
Like a computer, your brain needs regular reboots to function at its best—though much more often than any laptop.
The Ripple Effect of Rest
Rest isn’t a reward. It's the foundation of everything. When we prioritise rest, we create a ripple effect that touches every part of our lives, such as our energy, focus, calm, and health.
How to Rest (Because It's Not as Easy as You Think)
Rest is the foundation of wellbeing-driven productivity. And that's great, because it is so easy... isn't it?
Seven Ways to Practice Mindfulness When You’re Not Very Good at It
Mindfulness is good for us - that's what the research says. Unfortunately, for some, it is really difficult.