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  • Loving myself has been the more challenging personal goal I have ever pursued.

    Here I discussed a controversial topic: self-hate and how difficult it is to battle against it.

  • My life with no computer…

    The author contemplates life without a computer, highlighting its crucial role in their work as a virtual assistant on Fiverr. They express concern about managing client needs without it but show adaptability. If forced to eliminate computers and phones, they might pursue opportunities in a plant nursery, reflecting on the broader implications of such a…

  • 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.