Why You Don’t Need to Be an Expert to Be Creative
Feeling stuck or uninspired? Here’s why creativity doesn’t come from mastery, but from curiosity, chaos, and letting yourself be a beginner again — especially if you’re neurodivergent.
Everyone Calm Your Tits — A Winter Manifesto
Winter: where productivity goes to die, jumpers go to radiators, and I reluctantly accept that 4pm is basically bedtime. A love letter to doing less, resting more, and becoming one with the sofa.
Is It Okay to Cut Out Toxic People? Finding Peace in Letting Go
This post explores the quiet strength in letting go of toxic family ties and choosing peace over guilt. Like the still bench by the water, it’s about finding calm after years of chaos — learning that you don’t need to earn peace, only protect it.
Why Motivation Is Bullshit (But Momentum Isn’t)
Motivation is bullshit. Your brain doesn't hand out motivation before effort — it rewards you after. So why are we always waiting for it? The real secret isn't feeling ready. It's momentum: picking up the pencil, rolling out the mat, hitting record. Do it before you feel like it, and keep doing it until you become the kind of person who just... does.
Progress in the Middle of the Chaos
Progress starts here — not with a perfect plan, but with a pen and the courage to scribble something, anything, down.
Modern Stoic Habits for a Simpler, Calmer Life
We can’t stop the chaos — the traffic, the interruptions, the cat puke — but we can decide how much power it gets. This post dives into a few Stoic habits that help you stay calm when life gets ridiculous, laugh at what you can’t control, and find a bit of peace in the mess.
When Your Productivity System Becomes the Problem
The Joy of Missing Out: Why I'll Take My PJs Over Your Party Any Day
No, I'm Not in a Cult - I Just Don't Want More Crap
Digital Overwhelm and How To Fix It
The Ultimate Micro-Habit Revolution: Destroy Overwhelm With Ridiculously Simple Secrets
How to Protect Your Peace from Rude People and Hurtful Opinions
How to Let Go of Embarrassing Moments and Stop Overthinking
Why I’m Blogging: A Story of Simplicity, Change & A Few Swear Words
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