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  • The Power of Afternoon Meditation: Unwinding at The End of The Day

    The Power of Afternoon Meditation: Unwinding at The End of The Day

    I’ve been meditating for a long time now, on and off, but more recently I’ve been on a solid streak that involves twice daily meditation for twenty minutes at a time. I’m working my way towards upping that to thirty minutes per sit, but I think it will be another couple of months before I’m…

  • How the Pomodoro Technique Can Transform Your Productivity

    I recently started using an app called Stand Up! in an attempt to reduce the time I spend sitting at my desk. I set the app to ping me a notification every 25 minutes, reminding me to stand for 5 minutes. These numbers didn’t mean anything to me at first, they just felt right, ensuring…

  • Why Writers Should Embrace AI in Their Creative Workflow

    In the ever-evolving landscape of writing, a new tool has emerged that’s changing how we approach the craft: Artificial Intelligence. For many writers, the initial reaction to AI writing assistants ranges from skepticism to outright resistance. After all, isn’t writing supposed to be a deeply human endeavour? Yet as someone who’s integrated AI into my…

  • Head Shaving Blade Reviews Part 2: Iridium Super, Parker Premium Platinum, Dorco Titan

    Head Shaving Blade Reviews Part 2: Iridium Super, Parker Premium Platinum, Dorco Titan

    Part 2 of 2 | Read Part 1 This post completes my two-part post series of double-edge razor blade comparisons. In this post I’ll review how the remaining three brands of sample blades performed for me, using the same technique and starting point in terms of growth. Test Considerations To ensure the comparisons were fair,…

  • Approaching Work as a Service: The Productivity Paradigm Shift

    When we think about productivity, we often focus on tools, techniques, and time management. But there’s a fundamental mindset shift that can transform your effectiveness: approaching your work as a service. This perspective changes how you view your contributions, priorities, and even your definition of success. Rather than seeing work as a series of tasks…

  • Why Everyone Should Leverage AI for Productivity

    I took my first tentative steps towards using AI in 2024 when the use cases and power of ChatGPT started to gain real traction and recognition. I’ve never really wanted to be an early adopter of anything, but the rapid pace of AI development and the opportunities it opens up have changed my attitude. In…

  • The Power of Digital Minimalism: Focusing on What Truly Matters

    In today’s hyperconnected world, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the constant influx of notifications, emails, and endless scrolling. While technology has its undeniable benefits, our dependence on it can often leave us feeling distracted, drained, and disconnected from what truly matters. Enter digital minimalism – a philosophy that encourages intentional use of technology to…

  • From Idea to Action: Launching Your Concept Without Overcomplication

    In today’s fast-paced world, many brilliant ideas never see the light of day because people get caught in the trap of perfectionism and overplanning. Often, great solutions to common problems take so long to get off the ground, the original problem has either gone away or an alternative solution has become available. This simple guide…