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Learning about minimalism, productivity and what makes us humans tick. I like marmite, bad dad jokes, and good coffee.

and relax

Having just returned from a week lying by the pool in Ravello, Italy I am contemplating what makes the holiday so relaxed and whether I can bring back anything to the hustle and bustle of daily life. I’m not going to recreate the scenario where…

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ok, nothing happened

So far, so bad. My adventures into the world of bullet journaling have rather stalled. Most definitely enjoyed investigated the kit, looking up which pen and notebook I would use is exactly the sort of project I can waste spend lots of time on. Getting…

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trying a bullet journal

I must be one of the last people who has ever looked up productivity on Youtube and not tried bullet journalling. I remember it being a big thing a few years back, but it never struck a chord with me at the time. I think…

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the to... list

One of the parts of David Allen’s getting things done that have really lasted throughout the last few years for me is the concept of lists. These lists aren’t temporary, although they may eventually disappear, they are lists of interesting things to do, places to…

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hard landscaping my 2023

This morning has been spent planning out what is happening in 2023 and making sure we all know what the ‘big ticket’ items are for the coming 12 months. Blocking out the fixed items in our year helps to reduce ‘faff’ when things have to…

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my annual digital declutter

It is the time of year I like to do a bit of a digital declutter, cleaning my digital life sets me up for a new year. It also tends to trigger thoughts about what next year might bring and the things I might like…

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in praise of wired headphones

I have tried to like bluetooth headphones, I really have. I have tried on-ear and Airpods (the pro variety). I live in the Apple eco-system, so I always end up reaching for my Earpods – here is my rational for staying ‘old-skool’. The just fit…

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