Traditional to-do lists lie flat on the page, but your work doesn’t. I spent years staring at traditional, linear task lists, wondering why I felt constantly overwhelmed. My tasks looked like separate islands with no prioritizations and connections between them. How could I choose between tasks when I couldn’t see how they related to each… Read More »The visual 1-3-Nexts to-do list method
About the author Theodor Seuss Geisel (1904-1991), better known as Dr. Seuss, transformed children’s literature with his whimsical stories and distinctive illustrations. Born in Springfield, Massachusetts, Geisel started his career as a cartoonist for magazines and advertising campaigns before publishing his first children’s book, “And to Think That I Saw It on Mulberry Street,” in… Read More »Sometimes you will never know the value of a moment
About the author Debasish Mridha is a physician, philosopher, and writer who combines scientific training with philosophical thinking in his work. Born in Bangladesh and now living in the United States, Mridha works as a neurologist while writing books and sharing wisdom through his quotes. His background in medicine gives him a unique outlook on… Read More »Photographs are the reflection of untold stories
Think about what drives you hardest. Your relentless work ethic. Your need to prove yourself. Your hunger for recognition that never quite gets satisfied, no matter how much you achieve. Now look backwards. Did someone important make you feel small? Did chaos at home teach you that control equals safety? Did you learn young that… Read More »Make peace with your childhood trauma
Scientists who study couples in conflict labs have noticed something strange: partners rarely fight about what they think they’re fighting about. That argument that starts with “You never take out the trash” or “Why didn’t you call me back?” almost never ends there. Within minutes, couples spiral into accusations about respect, care, and whether they… Read More »The 90-10 Rule of Conflict
At my lowest point, falling asleep at 3 AM and dragging through each workday, I stumbled across research about morning light therapy. Most studies focused on expensive light boxes, but some mentioned natural sunlight as an alternative. With nothing to lose, I started taking 30-minute walks immediately after waking up. The first two days, nothing… Read More »Start Your Morning Sunshine Habit
According to a poll by Marks & Spencer, American women spend an average of about 17 minutes each day deciding what to wear (men are not far behind, spending an average of 13 minutes on their daily outfit choices). This amounts to approximately four days per year and six months over a lifetime spent on… Read More »Build Your Minimalist Wardrobe
Your body processes the same meal differently at 8 AM versus 8 PM. The identical breakfast that energizes you on Monday might spike your blood sugar on Wednesday if eaten three hours later. The chicken salad that satisfies you at noon might disrupt your sleep when eaten at midnight. Your body doesn’t just care about… Read More »When You Eat Is Just As Important As What You Eat
“No pain, no gain.” “Don’t rest between sets.” “Protein within 30 minutes or your workout is wasted.” The fitness world overflows with pseudoscience passed from one sweaty person to another. But sometimes, buried under all that bro-science lies an actual truth waiting for research to catch up. The habit of cursing during tough lifts falls… Read More »Swearing Makes You Stronger
Most productivity advice focuses on managing time, setting goals, or finding motivation. Yet these approaches miss something fundamental. The hardest part of any project isn’t doing the work – it’s starting the work. I learned this lesson while watching Laura Mae Martin, Google’s executive productivity advisor, coach some of the world’s smartest people through their… Read More »The 5-Minute Preparation Hack
