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  • My Productivity Hack? One Thing I don’t like.

    You know those days when your brain is all foggy and not cooperating? I know them well. As someone who helps people streamline their lives and businesses, I’m always looking for that next great productivity hack. Lately, I’ve found it in a place I wasn’t really looking. And in all honesty, it’s not something that…

  • The Two Life-Changing Lessons That Helped Me Find Peace

    I often wish I had learned sooner how to be both forgiving of myself and assertive with others. For a long time, I let mistakes define me and unkindness go unchecked. I now know that our past doesn’t dictate our future. Learning the “graceful no” and setting boundaries has brought me a sense of peace…

  • Setting up alarms can be a real game changer.

    Here I share my transformative experience with my alarms, where they turned from a source of annoyance to a beneficial tool. Initially dreading the jarring sound, I changed to a gentle alarm that increased in volume with nature sounds. Introducing a “bedtime alarm” improved my evening routine, allowing me to prepare for sleep more effectively.…

  • Why I Stopped Multitasking and What Happened Next: A personal reflection on a productivity experiment

    As a biology student, juggling multiple tasks led to exhaustion and poor work quality. This changed with The Fabulous app, which introduced focus blocks and deep work concepts. The realization that multitasking is a myth helped reduce cognitive costs and improve productivity. By monotasking, I experienced a significant increase in work output and quality, entered…

  • Leaving my 9-6 gave me peace.

    After a stormy couple of years… I found peace after leaving my 9-6 job.

  • I would love if my little blog helped someone.

    I started blogging in 2023, and my goal was to use this blog as a lead magnet. That failed miserably, but I was lucky to find a community where one can share their thoughts. Now I just hope that my blog helps someone in the future (or even makes them laugh).

  • Surviving without coffee for a week.

    I, a coffee-loving biologist and virtual assistant, recently faced a forced break from my beloved brew. A dental issue meant no coffee for a week, leading to intense withdrawal and some accidental slips. This experience highlighted how much I rely on caffeine and has inspired me to implement some changes. I still love coffee, tho.