This question originates from my own experience. In the past week I neglected two writing habits I have: Journaling: I usually take five minutes a day for some stream-of-conscious journaling. Blog Articles: I aim to write 2-3 articles per week for this blog. While I can think of all kinds of reasons to justify why … Continue reading Sunday Reflection: What Habit That You Like Have You Neglected in the Past Week?
Productivity and Time Management
Quitting Is Not For Losers, Quitting Is For Winners.
Sometimes, no matter how much you shift your mindset or push through difficulties, a project just doesn’t get better. Instead of energizing you, it drains you and stifles your growth. Recognizing this is crucial for your resilience and life balance. It’s time to make a bold decision—quit! I first learned about the Quitting Framework of … Continue reading Quitting Is Not For Losers, Quitting Is For Winners.
Creative Routines: How Habits Help You Stay Inspired
We all have a bit of a creative side—yes, you too. Whether it’s painting, writing, cooking, or programming, creativity is about creating something. What do all these activities have in common? They thrive when supported by habits. In most creative endeavors, you're honing a skill. The success of a project often reflects your past experiences … Continue reading Creative Routines: How Habits Help You Stay Inspired
Unlock Your Creative Potential: Actionable Tips to Nurture Creativity Daily
In yesterday's post we explored the importance of cultivating a creative mindset and how it plays a vital role in personal development and innovative thinking. Today, as promised, we'll dive into actionable tips that can help you invite creativity into your daily life. We will discuss small changes you can make in your routine and … Continue reading Unlock Your Creative Potential: Actionable Tips to Nurture Creativity Daily
Achieving Work-Life Balance: Practical Tips for Managing Your Time
Maintaining an acceptable work-life balance can be challenging. With constant demands from both work and personal life, it's easy to feel overwhelmed. I have struggled with this a lot in the past, and learned one important lesson: Achieving balance doesn’t mean doing it all—it means managing your time effectively and focusing on what truly matters. … Continue reading Achieving Work-Life Balance: Practical Tips for Managing Your Time
Things That Don’t Deserve Your Time.
Time is our most valuable resource. Not because time is money—as I am sure you will have heard at some point in your life. Time is our most valuable resource because there is no way to get it back. Yet, it is often wasted on tasks that bring little to no value into our lifes … Continue reading Things That Don’t Deserve Your Time.
Daily Habits to Foster Creativity
Creativity is an aspect of your life that needs time and attention to blossom, something you can nurture with the right habits. When it does blossom, you will be amazed at what you are capable of creating. If you want to nurture your creative expression, here are some key daily practices that can help. 1. … Continue reading Daily Habits to Foster Creativity
The Best Piece of Advice I Ever Had.
Many years ago, I was torn between many projects, associations and commitments. Between my studies, joining multiple associations, climbing, actively socializing with anyone I met and pursuing creative expression like painting and writing, I was completely spent. During that hectic time, a dear friend shared a simple but life-changing piece of advice: evaluate what drains … Continue reading The Best Piece of Advice I Ever Had.
Hope Is Not a Strategy: Why Simple Plans Outshine Wishful Thinking
After I recently graduated from Computer Science, I began applying for jobs in a somewhat low-key manner. With some side jobs covering my expenses, there was no rush, and I didn't feel pressured. I had a simple plan: always have three job applications in progress at any given time. This approach kept me moving forward. … Continue reading Hope Is Not a Strategy: Why Simple Plans Outshine Wishful Thinking
Scheduling Time for Scatterfocus: Unlocking Your Creative Potential
We tend to believe productivity is about constant focus and relentless effort. A minute doing something that does not directly advance you toward your goal is a wasted minute in the land of productivity—or so it may seem after reading too many time management and productivity tips. However, in his book Hyperfocus, Chris Bailey introduces … Continue reading Scheduling Time for Scatterfocus: Unlocking Your Creative Potential
Itching for Growth 