I have been working on my information diet for a while now and have taken steps to reduce my intake of (what I've heard many people refer to as) "ultra-processed content".

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.

We are well aware of the traditional pillars of health: diet, exercise, sleep, and nature. Today’s doodle focuses on a fifth pillar that is often overlooked—the arts.

When was the last time you sat with a problem long enough for it to feel uncomfortable?

When we assume every minute of the working day must produce tangible output, we leave no room for original thought. We often value doing over thinking, yet most professional roles require both.

There are many ways to handle a professional (or personal) disagreement. Often, a direct, evidence-based approach is appropriate, but not always, especially when an issue is more subjective.

When preparing for a presentation or a high-stakes meeting, the traditional advice is to reframe anxiety as excitement. This shift in perspective is a helpful tool for short bursts of performance, but it can be exhausting to maintain over a long working day.

I'm a recovering perfectionist. This doodle is very much a "note to self".

In my coaching sessions, clients often arrive with a specific focus on systems. They want to discuss productivity, time management, and better ways to tackle their workload. We start by exploring these challenges, but the conversation almost always shifts.

While we all want to believe that we view our professional world objectively, the reality can be quite different.

I can leave the house and forget a letter that needs posting or to put on a coat, but I never forget my phone.

When you meet someone new, especially in a professional setting, what is the first question you ask?

You are probably familiar with the phrase "less is more", and many of us have said it at some point. But do we really believe it? Our behaviour often suggests we believe the opposite.

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

If you do not actively prioritise your workload, other people will do it for you.

Our resilience is a finite resource, yet many of us put a serious dent in it before we even get out of bed.

Covey encourages us to "live by the compass, not the clock". But what does he mean?

Research by Dr Gloria Mark shows that the average attention span on a digital screen is now only 47 seconds.

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

Humans hate being bored. It feels like wasted time. When a gap appears in our day, the natural reflex is to reach for our phones.

Every year, I choose a word to act as a compass for my decisions and actions. For 2026, that word is strength.

As 2025 comes to a close, I have spent some time looking back on the year through my doodles to select some of my favourites.

Would you like to learn how to do an annual review, set goals, and plan experiments for next year?

I was working with a coaching client recently who was struggling with the size of their to-do list. They were overwhelmed and couldn’t see a way to get to the bottom of it.

I have tried to break up with my phone more than once. But every time I do, we somehow drift back together.

Too many active projects drain your energy and make you less productive.

Journalling isn’t one thing.

"In today’s culture, responsiveness is a proxy for care."

It’s time to focus. What do you do first?

Do you ever find yourself watching a big screen while scrolling on a little one?