Writing + Doodles
A Recap of The August Break 2024
I decided to get back in touch with my creative side this August for my wellbeing. One of the many ways I did this was by participating in a photo-a-day challenge called The August Break, organised by Susannah Conway).
Rediscovering the Joy (and Importance) of Hobbies as an Adult
Are you feeling stressed, anxious, and overwhelmed at work? You need a hobby...
How Understanding Your Personal Values Can Support Wellbeing and Drive Sustainable Productivity
Do you know what your values are?
Three Simple Household Systems That Boost My Wellbeing and Productivity
The benefits of a tidy, well-organised home extend to every part of my life. When my home is a mess, I am a mess.
Boost Your Productivity and Wellbeing With a Simple Start-Up and Shut-Down Routine
Establishing a simple start-up and shut-down routine is one of the most straightforward and least time-consuming habits you can adopt to boost your productivity and wellbeing.
How to Manage Your Energy (When You Work in a High-Energy Profession)
Do you work in a high-energy profession?
Reluctantly Embracing Change: Lessons Learned From Two Major Career Moves
I hate change, and yet, I've successfully navigated two major career moves over the past fifteen years. Here's what I learned.
A Reading Tracker App That Actually Makes You Want to Read More (Spoiler: It’s Not Goodreads)
I read a lot. It is not unusual for me to have three or four books on the go and a few on hold. Some books are on Kindle; others are audiobooks. I often lose track of what I am reading (especially on Kindle), so I have been looking for a tracking tool.
How to Design Your Own Personal Knowledge Management System
If you want the content you consume to stand a chance of finding its way into your long-term memory, you need an operational toolkit. This is where personal knowledge management (PKM) comes in.
Why I'm Taking a Break From Alcohol (and What That’s Got to Do With Wellbeing-Driven Productivity)
It’s official. Me and booze are “on a break”.
How to Understand Your Personal Energy Levels and Why it is Important (Especially if You Are Neurodivergent)
Being neurodivergent in a world designed for neurotypicals is exhausting. It's not surprising neurodivergent people are prime candidates for burnout.
The Importance of Keeping Your Workload Visible: One Point of Truth for Tasks
Acknowledging you have “a lot on your plate” isn’t fun; what makes it worse is that you probably haven’t accounted for all the tasks and projects you’re juggling.
Exploring the Role of Multi-Scale Planning in Wellbeing-Driven Productivity
When underpinned by a wellbeing-first mindset, strategic multi-scale planning can help you thrive personally and professionally – let's explore how.
How to do an Annual Review and Set Goals You Will Smash
I do an annual review every December as a precursor to goal setting. In this article, I will explain my exact review process and how I set and smash my goals.
One Common Mistake You're Making With Your Morning and Evening Routines and How to Avoid It
Internet Wisdom suggests that morning and evening routines solve all productivity problems. It makes sense. But…
What Would Happen if Taking Breaks Was Your Top Priority?
The benefits of taking regular breaks throughout your day are well documented. And yet, we struggle to take them.
Meal Planning: The Key to Better Health, More Energy, and Less Stress
I have more energy today, in my mid-forties, than I did in my early thirties. I'm healthier and happier and far more productive. Do you want to know my secret (the ultimate adulting cheat code)?
Wellbeing-Driven Productivity Through the Lens of Neurodiversity
This article shares some of my reflections about wellbeing-driven productivity through the lens of neurodiversity.