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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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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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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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Do you think about the legacy you will leave? ‘Cause I don’t.
This prompt about the legacy I want to leave behind hits my soul, as it reminds me that I prefer not to think about the long-term future. But that’s an issue, so I’ll commit to thinking about and answering that… Continue reading
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