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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… Continue reading
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Leaving my 9-6 gave me peace.
After a stormy couple of years… I found peace after leaving my 9-6 job. Continue reading
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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… Continue reading
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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… Continue reading
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The Truth About Accountability Partners. Unraveling 3 myths.
Ever set a huge, exciting goal, only to lose steam when life gets in the way? An accountability partner can be a game-changer, but the concept is surrounded by major myths that can lead to more stress than support. In… Continue reading
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What Is an Accountability Partner? A Simple Guide to Achieving Your Goals
Hey everyone, Have you ever noticed that the moment you say a goal out loud to someone, it suddenly feels more real? Sharing our ambitions is a powerful first step, but what happens in the weeks and months that follow?… Continue reading
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Silence vs Music for focus… Music wins (but maybe it should not).
Why do we prefer music to silence? Many of us enjoy listening to music while we work. I’m no exception, as I’m listening to my ‘Work | Study | Relax‘ Spotify playlist while writing this post. That list has mainly… Continue reading
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Cats are great.
I’ve always been considered a cat person. When I was a baby, one of my first words was “bebé miau miau” (baby meow meow). It was love at first sight. I would pick up the cats or kittens without a… Continue reading
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You put boundaries, and bad people get upset. Don’t you hate that?
I am not the funniest person in the world, and I acknowledge that. Humor is not my strength, and I can be the type of person who gets upset at a mildly mean joke (or at many jokes directed at… Continue reading
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When Good Things End Too Soon: The Tiny Chef and a Ripple of Empathy
A heartache I wasn’t expecting… Sometimes, a piece of news hits you harder than you expect. Recently, I came across the Tiny Chef Show cancellation video (you can watch it below), and honestly, it left me heartbroken. It wasn’t just… Continue reading
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