Writing + Doodles
The Path to Satisfaction
We all know how satisfying it feels to be fully immersed in an activity. Making progress feels fantastic.
How to Say “No”
Learning to say no might be the most important investment you make in your wellbeing, ever.
Consuming Information or Sparking Inspiration
Here’s something I’ve been reflecting on lately: inspiration.
What is Your Procrastination Trying to Tell You?
I’ve been thinking a lot about procrastination lately (insert procrastination joke here!).
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.
Approach Failure Like a Scientist
Many of us treat personal change as a pass/fail test. Anne-Laure Le Cunff’s Tiny Experiments, in my opinion, offers a far better approach: act like a scientist of your own life and learn from what happens.
The Stories We Tell Ourselves Matter
If you want to change your behaviour, work towards changing your identity. As James Clear puts it, "true behavior change is identity change".
54321 Grounding Technique
If you're feeling overwhelmed, try this quick grounding exercise to bring you back into the present:
The Three Versions of Any Speech
Public speaking can feel daunting—especially when nerves take over.
Panoramic Vision to Reduce Stress and Anxiety
Did you know that adjusting your vision can help reduce stress and anxiety?
Actions Reveal Values
You might say you want to write a book, start a business, or get a promotion. But what do your actions say?
Planning Versus Preparation
Here's something I am going to start experimenting with over the coming weeks: adding preparation time ahead of my deep work blocks on my calendar.
Reverse-Engineer Your Life
Have you ever imagined your ideal day at age 80? Or, if you’re already 80 (or close), what about your perfect day at 100?
The Benefits of a Visible Workload
A task list isn’t just for you—it’s also a tool for managing expectations.
Calm Your Nervous System With Box Breathing
Box Breathing is a simple but powerful way to calm your nervous system and reduce stress levels.
Delete, Delegate, Defer, Do
Delete, Delegate, Defer, Do is a classic task management framework that is especially useful for tackling your inbox.
Task Management Funnel
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.
Sustainable Productivity Starts with Systems, Not Tools
I’m embarrassed to admit the number of productivity apps and tools I’ve tried over the years, convinced the next one would solve all my organisational problems…