Lifestyle, Productivity, Technology

Capture Your Aha Moments: The Dual Notebook System

Your best insights are worthless if you forget them by Tuesday. Keep a paper AND digital notebook, and watch how quickly your life improves. As a student of life, I've learned that brilliant ideas and necessary fixes hit at random moments. The dual notebook system ensures nothing gets lost. Your Simple Setup: Paper notebook: Keep… Continue reading Capture Your Aha Moments: The Dual Notebook System

Lifestyle, Mental Health, Movement

Sync Your Wellness: Use the Sun to Move and the Moon to Feel

Our energy shifts with nature, so why wouldn't our wellness routine?! Here's a fun concept: the sun guides movement and the moon guides emotional work. I started to sync physical activity with daylight patterns and shadow work with lunar cycles. It's really transformed how I show up for myself. Sun-Based Movement: Summer: Long runs, outdoor… Continue reading Sync Your Wellness: Use the Sun to Move and the Moon to Feel

Healthy Habits, Lifestyle, Seasonal - Holidays

Stay on Track This Holiday Season Without the Stress

The holidays don't have to derail your wellness routine. The secret? Focus on consistency, not perfection. Instead of trying to maintain your exact pre-holiday habits or completely abandoning them, aim for 80% of your normal routine. Here's why this works: All-or-nothing thinking leads to guilt and giving up entirely. When you give yourself permission to… Continue reading Stay on Track This Holiday Season Without the Stress

Getting Started, Healthy Habits, Lifestyle

Lifestyle Choices for Better Health: A Practical Guide

Here's a balanced approach to nutrition and lifestyle that focuses on scientifically-supported health benefits: Dietary Recommendations 1. Increase nutrient-dense whole foods Emphasize fruits (like berries, apples, and avocados), vegetables (such as broccoli, spinach, carrots, and leafy greens), and plant-based proteins like lentils and chickpeas. These foods provide essential vitamins, minerals, fiber, antioxidants, and other beneficial… Continue reading Lifestyle Choices for Better Health: A Practical Guide

General, Healthy Habits, Lifestyle

Engaging Hobbies for Personal Growth and Well-being

In your free time, you can build various skills through hobbies like DIY crafts, gardening, and cooking, or learn new skills such as programming, playing an instrument, or a foreign language You can also build your knowledge by reading books and watching educational videos, create tangible objects like jewelry or art, or foster personal growth by… Continue reading Engaging Hobbies for Personal Growth and Well-being

Healthy Habits, Lifestyle, Nutrition

Health Benefits of Black Coffee: A Comprehensive Guide

Fresh brewed black coffee is the way to go - when consumed in moderation, it can provide several health benefits. Here are my notes: Potential Benefits: Reduced risk of certain diseases: Studies have shown that black coffee may reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes, Parkinson's disease, and some types of cancer Improved cognitive function: Caffeine, the main active… Continue reading Health Benefits of Black Coffee: A Comprehensive Guide