Oct 4, 2022Is this the end of time management?A few weeks ago, I had a conversation with a friend about Oliver Burkeman’s view on time management. We both value his perspective. It’s the sort of time management advice we don’t often hear and yet, it’s what our relationship to time should really be based on. Although his message…Mindfulness3 min readMindfulness3 min read
Jul 12, 2022Why it’s time for a pauseI’ve noticed a distinct absence of contemplation and quiet time in my life over the last few weeks as I’ve been navigating some personal challenges, various travels as well as work demands. This is why I want to dedicate this article to the power of taking a pause. It is…Sacred Pause3 min readSacred Pause3 min read
May 3, 2022The big impact of mini habitsHabits, good or bad, are present in all areas of our life. Brushing your teeth in the morning is one of those habits. You don’t even think about it, it’s just part of everyday life. …Habits4 min readHabits4 min read
Apr 5, 2022How to be imperfectly perfectI want to write about perfectionism today. It’s a topic that keeps coming up for me and it also seems to be a topic that others are grappling with — it can stop us from starting a project, finishing a piece of work or trying something new. However, perfectionism is…Wabi Sabi4 min readWabi Sabi4 min read
Mar 29, 2022The joy of disconnectingIn this article, I’m going to reflect on my experience of being offline for a day every week since the start of the year — what the benefits are and how I prepare for it. I still remember the first Saturday I stayed offline. Initially, I felt a sense of…Mindfulness5 min readMindfulness5 min read
Mar 8, 20225 ways to intentionally design your environment for more focusWorking from home is a way of working which is now the reality for many of us, by deliberate choice or through circumstance. I first started working from home in 2017. …Environment Design4 min readEnvironment Design4 min read
Mar 1, 2022How music can help you focusToday, I’m taking a very short exploration into the impact of music, specifically binaural beats, on focused work. Music carries the potential to get us into a deep state of flow and even helps us access creative solutions for our work. Here is where binaural beats are often mentioned. Binaural…Music2 min readMusic2 min read
Feb 22, 2022How to be more self-compassionateLately, I’ve been thinking about self-compassion a lot and how I could be kinder to myself on the days I need it most. I’m sure most of you can somewhat relate to this — we make plans and have work to do, but then something doesn’t go according to plan…Compassion3 min readCompassion3 min read
Feb 15, 2022This list will help you focus on your most important workThere is a list that is more useful than most list I’ve ever made. It reminds me of the things that pull on my attention and focus. It reminds me to pause and to get out of autopilot behaviour. …Productivity3 min readProductivity3 min read
Feb 8, 2022How to overcome obstacles and achieve your goalsIt’s almost inevitable that you will come across various obstacles on your journey to achieving your goals. Here are a few tips on how to overcome these roadblocks. The main challenges that I observed relate to our mindset and a lack of accountability. Let’s start with MINDSET. I think there…Goals3 min readGoals3 min read
