life
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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… Continue reading
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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… Continue reading
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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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