As someone who has long grappled with productivity challenges, I was intrigued when I first discovered Cal Newport and his unique approach to crafting a focused, meaningful life. Newport, a computer science professor and author of books like Deep Work and Slow Productivity, has developed a comprehensive productivity system that goes beyond simple hacks and… Read More »Aligning Values, Productivity and Discipline for a Deep Life
Psychologists have conducted numerous studies and experiments over the decades to understand what truly makes us happy. From giving to others to practising gratitude, the field has explored various paths to happiness. However, the replication crisis in psychology has cast a shadow of doubt over many of these findings, prompting researchers to re-examine the evidence… Read More »What truly makes us happy? A closer look at happiness studies
It’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the sheer number of daily decisions you face. From prioritizing tasks to managing complex projects, the choices seem endless. In fact, research has shown that the average person makes an astonishing 35,000 decisions every single day. And when it comes to food alone, we make around 200 judgments daily.… Read More »The art of simplifying your decisions: A guide to mental clarity
I remember the day I hit rock bottom. I was sitting in my car, parked outside my office, dreading going inside, thinking, “Is this all there is? Is this what my life has amounted to?” I felt like a failure, and even worse, I felt guilty, beating myself up for being lazy and unable to… Read More »You’re not lazy, you just lack purpose
My name is Mary, and I’m 72 years young. Until a few months ago, I never imagined myself as a gamer. Crossword puzzles and knitting were more my speed. But life has a way of throwing you curveballs when you least expect them. Three years ago, my beloved husband, John, passed away after a long… Read More »The Elder Scroll
Her eyes strained against the dense fog, and her once strong body trembled with exhaustion. 16 gruelling hours in the water, each stroke a battle against doubt, had brought her to this point — a test of willpower and endurance. Florence Chadwick, a renowned long-distance swimmer, attempted to swim from Catalina Island to Palos Verde… Read More »The Power of Motivation: Why you need motivation
The uniqueness of your writing is shaped by elements like humour, empathy, metaphors, unusual phrasing, and sentence structure variations. But beyond these stylistic elements, there’s something even more fundamental that makes your writing truly unique: YOU. Your experiences, your perspectives, your thoughts, and your emotions are the lifeblood of your writing. They infuse your words… Read More »How to write: How your experiences shape your words
Do you feel like you’re not making any progress in your pursuit of happiness? Well, you’re not alone. Pursuing happiness can be tricky, and there are many reasons why it may not work as intended. Here are five reasons why pursuing happiness may not work as intended, along with some solutions to help you overcome… Read More »Why pursuing happiness may not be the answer
Writing is a powerful tool that can enhance our mental health and well-being. Many studies have shown that writing about our emotions, experiences, and goals can help us cope with stress, gain insight, and achieve personal growth. In this article, I will review some of these studies, the methods used, and the results obtained. I… Read More »The benefits of writing for your mind, body and soul
Do you spend hours scrolling through social media, news, and entertainment, only to feel empty and unfulfilled? Here’s a simple but powerful habit that improved my life: create something before you consume anything. What does it mean to create something before you consume anything? It means that before you reach for your phone, laptop, or… Read More »Create something before you consume anything
