Last Tuesday I was having one of those days. You know the kind. Where your coffee tastes like disappointment, and your to-do list seems like a direct challenge from the universe. I was rushing aimlessly when this orange tabby just… materialised. Right there on Mrs. Chen’s front steps, stretching in a patch of afternoon sun… Read More »Pet the damn cat
In 2010, a hundred marketing experts gathered in Helsinki with an ambitious goal. How to turn their quiet, remote country into a global tourist hotspot? They brainstormed selling points like their educational system, mushroom-filled forests, functional design and happiness scores, but nothing stood out as their unique cultural signature. Then someone suggested, almost jokingly, that… Read More »Your brain thrive on silence
I used to view thinking as a passive activity happening in the background while I was busy doing “real” work. I’d sit at my desk, convinced that more effort would lead to better ideas. But my best insights always came when I stepped away from my desk. In the shower, walking or reading something unrelated… Read More »Think Day
What do the most innovative thinkers and leaders throughout history have in common? Einstein formulating his theory of relativity. Mozart composing his immortal symphonies. Gandhi contemplating nonviolent resistance. An private space for quiet reflections. These iconic figures understood what modern research now confirms. Our minds need quiet and space to create new connections and solve… Read More »Find your inner garden
Jeff Bezos, the CEO of Amazon, doesn’t start his day like most of us. The billionaire founder of Amazon has a morning routine that’s the stuff of legend – but not for the reasons you might expect. Instead of jumping straight into emails, meetings, and the digital rat race, he takes his time. He savours… Read More »The 1-hour no-screens morning routine
When was the last time you felt a sense of wonder? Of pure amazement at the world around you? If you’re like most adults, it’s probably been a while. We get so caught up in responsibilities and routines that we forget how to marvel. That’s where awe walks come in. They’re a chance to hit… Read More »Awe walks are a simple way to boost your well-being
Have you ever questioned your own existence? I mean really questioned it, not in a fleeting, abstract way, but with the kind of raw, unfiltered curiosity of a child? For most of my life, I hadn’t. I took my being for granted, rarely pausing to consider the profound fact that I am, that I exist,… Read More »‘I am’ meditation practice
In the summer of 1998, while the world watched the Clinton scandal unfold and Google took its first steps in a garage, a group of college graduates sat in the Texas heat listening to Kurt Vonnegut. Most of what he said that day has been forgotten, but one story about his Uncle Alex and a… Read More »If this isn’t nice, what is?
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
Forget Marie Kondo’s joy-sparking minimalism – there’s a new home organizing trend in town, and it’s all about showcasing your stuff. Meet knolling, the method of arranging everyday objects in eye-catching, 90-degree configurations. Born in the creative studios of artists and designers, knolling turns the ordinary into the extraordinary, transforming cluttered spaces into visual masterpieces.… Read More »The organizational design method Knolling
