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Bloganuary 2026. Jan 7. I should sleep more in 2026, and so should you.
I write this with a total of beautiful 8.7 hours of sleep. Yesterday I was extremely tired, and I had to use all of my willpower not to take a nap in the afternoon. I went to bed at 10… Continue reading
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Bloganuary 2026. Jan 6. If I had a Billboard, I would publish comics from The Awkward Yeti and…
Sarah scribbles, Nathan Pyle, Adam Ellis, and more 🙂 Of course… only if I get their permission, and they would choose which comic they want to publish. Side note: Here you can learn more about the Awkward Yeti. From time… Continue reading
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Bloganuary 2026. Jan 5. I used to get stuck thinking about the past (Ruminating to death)
I had forgotten about the term rumination. It is a chronic and awful form of overthinking (Please read here to get a better definition). Have you ever been stuck thinking about something dumb you did in your past and thinking… Continue reading
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Time is the most valuable gift we can receive (and give).
When I read this prompt, the first thing that came to my mind was… nothing. I couldn’t think of anything, and I’m not sure why. I am at this point in my life where I am not looking for someone… Continue reading
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Bloganuary 2026. Jan 3. What colleges have I attended?
The author reiterates a previous response regarding their education, stating they earned a Bachelor’s degree in Biology from ULA. The response reflects consistency in their past statements about their academic background. For more details, a link to the original post… Continue reading
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Bloganuary 2026. Jan 2. Playfulness and silliness can be a part of us, even as adults.
I share the importance of play in my daily life because I’m a silly person who enjoys jokes, dancing, and fun in general. I believe a work-life balance is crucial for relaxation and preventing burnout, and advocate for scheduling downtime… Continue reading
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My biggest challenges for 2026 and how I will overcome them :)
Oh my, it’s been two years since I wrote what my challenges were on 2024. I’ll start first with the challenges that remain the same, and then we’ll take a look to the (many) changes. Challenge one: Keeping the blog… Continue reading
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Planning for the next year is… challenging
I’m currently in Venezuela, and I’m supposed to continue working for my clients as a Virtual assistant and accountability partner, writing in WordPress (I try to post once per month), renew my passport, plan my 2026, and enjoy time with… Continue reading
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I thought Vision boards were wishful thinking… then I read the Science.
I initially dismissed vision boards as superficial, but research reveals their potential when designed correctly. Effective boards should focus on “Process Visualization,” acknowledge obstacles, and incorporate personal values to energize action. Following these principles, vision boards transform from mere decorations… Continue reading
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I use these tools every day to increase my productivity :)
Here I share productivity tools that enhance time management, including Fathom for AI note-taking, Grammarly Premium for grammar and tone-checking, Gemini for expense tracking and script creation, and Stayfree for app usage management. These recommendations are personally tested by me,… Continue reading
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