Sleep compression for better sleep
For months, I stared at the ceiling, desperate for sleep that wouldn’t come. Insomnia had me…
Future self-visualisation for better decisions and a happier life
Close your eyes and picture yourself 20 years from now. What do you look like? How’s…
Powerwalking
In my mind, walking for exercise was something you did when you weren’t fit enough for…
Seize the day: How to live in the moment
We’ve all heard the phrase “carpe diem” – seize the day. It’s plastered on coffee mugs,…
Carpe Diem (Ode on Fate, Horace 1:11)
Don’t ask, it’s wrong to know,what fates the gods us bestow. Don’t seek for answers in…
Eat the frog
Imagine two to-do lists. The first is crammed with dozens of small, easy tasks. The second…
The 1-hour no-screens morning routine
Jeff Bezos, the CEO of Amazon, doesn’t start his day like most of us. The billionaire…
Celebrate your green lights
Psychologists have long known about the human negativity bias – our tendency to focus on and…
Awe walks are a simple way to boost your well-being
When was the last time you felt a sense of wonder? Of pure amazement at the…
Hearing aids for preventing cognitive decline
Most of us take hearing for granted – until we start losing it. Hearing loss sneaks…
The 2-day rule for sustainable habit change
Habits are the drumbeat of our days, providing a steady rhythm that carries us forward. But…
7 phrases to comfort someone in crisis
We’ve all been there – a friend calls in tears, a family member shares devastating news,…