It’s 2 AM. You’re exhausted, but your mind won’t shut off. Thoughts of tomorrow’s meetings, unanswered emails, and looming deadlines dance behind your eyelids, taunting you. You’ve tried counting sheep, sipping chamomile tea, even listening to soothing rain sounds. But still, sleep eludes you. Enter the humble bedtime to-do list – an unexpected ally in… Read More »Write your to-do’s and get back to sleep
We’ve all been there. Your partner loads the dishwasher in a way that makes your eye twitch. Your coworker submits a report riddled with errors. Your friend shows up late to your lunch date again. Minor annoyances, but they grate on you. You know you need to say something, but you dread it. So you… Read More »The compliment sandwhich for better feedback in relationships
Your life overflows with tales begging to be shared. Tales of love, loss, discovery, and transformation that pulse within you, yearning for the page. Writing a memoir means cracking yourself open, dusting for the truth inside your bones. Because the real marrow of memoir isn’t the events themselves – the victories and bruises and plot… Read More »How to write your memoir
Sleep isn’t a luxury – it’s a fundamental human need, as essential as air, water, and food. When we sleep well, we think more clearly, manage our emotions better, and have the resilience to handle life’s curveballs. But for many of us, sleep is elusive. Stress, screens, and packed schedules conspire to keep us wired… Read More »Simple ways to sleep better tonight
Decluttering often feels like an all-or-nothing proposition. We assume we need to carve out days or weeks, roll up our sleeves, and plough through years of accumulated stuff in one marathon session. It’s no wonder we dread and avoid it. The project feels colossal, and the potential for frustration is high. I certainly felt that… Read More »The Core 4 Method for Decluttering
I used to think the secret to a good night’s sleep was in the stuff – the perfect mattress, the cosiest pyjamas, the most soothing pillow spray. I’d spend hours (and an embarrassing amount of money) trying to curate the ideal sleep environment. But no matter how much I optimized my bedroom, I still found… Read More »The 10-10-10 rule for better sleep
I was in my bathroom last Tuesday just standing on my left foot with my eyes shut counting out loud. One… Two… Three… Whoops! I leaned against the sink surprised at how fast I’d almost toppled over. At 45 I thought I was in decent shape. I run three times a week and hit the… Read More »The one-foot balance test
The plants in our office died on a Tuesday. Nobody noticed until Friday. We were too busy optimizing our calendars, upgrading our project management software, and attending meetings. The dead plants sat there, a brown and wilted reminder of what happens when you forget to look up from your screen. Recent research proves what many… Read More »Office plants can boost your work performance by 15%
Most people spend their mornings like a pinball machine, bouncing between emails, social media, and random tasks. By 9 a.m., their brains feel scattered, and their energy is drained. I discovered something that changed everything. When I guard my first hour like a fortress, the rest of the day bends to my will. Don’t let… Read More »The 1st Hour
Boredom has gotten a bad rap. We associate it with laziness, wasted time, and a lack of purpose. But what if we’ve been looking at boredom all wrong? We’re constantly plugged in, scrolling through endless feeds, consuming bite-sized content. But the key to unlocking our creative potential lies not in more stimulation but in embracing… Read More »Intentional boredom for increased creativity
