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  • Tricks I use to sleep better that can help you too

    Oh my… I have tried so many things to sleep better! And I’m glad that I did. Now I know that I’m the kind of person who needs more than the “regular” 7-8 hours of sleep. For a long time, I faced issues falling asleep. The good thing is that I learned over the years…

  • I only speak three languages…

    I said that to one of my accountability partners, and she told me… “Oh, well, I only speak one.” It made me realize that speaking Spanish (my mother language), English (my second language), and Portuguese (my third language) was not something I should minimize. From those languages, I am quite grateful to know how to…

  • Accountability is more powerful than I thought

    Something strange happened this month, and I honestly was not expecting it. Last year, I started working as an accountability partner, and yes, I have helped more than a dozen people to focus and work toward their goals, but I have to put the work into it. However, I was hired by Joseph (not his…

  • The Science of Paying Attention: Why I Stopped Scribbling and Started Using Fathom AI

    I remember sitting in a meeting with my thesis supervisor while we were planning our next steps. As she spoke, I lowered my head to scramble some annotations in my notebook. Suddenly, she stopped and said: “Pay attention! Don’t write. I need you to focus.” What she didn’t know was that for me, paying attention…

  • Why Guilt Kills our ADHDers’ To-Do Lists (And How to Fix It with Kindness)

    Disclaimer: This article has situations that most ADHD-ers face, but not all sources used focus on neurospicy brains. Neurotypical brains might still face similar challenges, tho. Experiment with different approaches, but always prioritize professional medical and mental health professionals’ advice 🙂 We’ve all been there. You have one “simple” email to send. It should take…

  • Don’t F*ck Your Future Self this 2026.

    I have been into self-development since I was a teenager. I remember reading The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens and trying desperately to become better. As a scraggy teenager with no self-esteem, that was not an easy task. I slowly, very slowly, learned how to be more patient with myself, and I can thank…

  • Bloganuary 2026. Jan 12. Let me tell you about Popetas.

    Quala is a company that produces and distributes a delicious, ready-to-consume popcorn called Popetas. This popcorn is glorious. The mixed caramel-and-butter version is especially delightful. It combines sweet and salty snacks in the same package (a dopamine source with every bite). That’s my snack at this very moment. What about you?