My 12 Favorite Problems
Where does your mind go when you’re not working on anything in particular? Giving your brain a specific list of problems to keep running in the background and be on the lookout…
Essays
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20 Questions Everyone Should Ask Themselves
Chiselled on a column at the Temple of Apollo reads the well-known aphorism Know thyself. This ancient bit of ancient wisdom is still relevant today. Self-examination is an effective way of shining…
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On Art and Beauty
Keep good company – that is, go to the Louvre. (Paul Cézanne) The last time I dedicated hours to a museum visit was a few years ago when I went to the…
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Why You Should Take Your Mind for a Walk
Two millennia ago, if you happened to be in Athens, you might have spotted a middle-aged man pacing around the Lyceum, a place used for a range of activities, among which was…
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An Ode to Bullet Journaling: When Mindfulness Meets Productivity
Bullet journaling is an analog system designed to help you order and examine your days so that you can take control of your life. Your bullet journal is a sacred place, one…
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7 Concepts to Grasp the Fullness of Life
Everyone should have their toolbox of concepts to pull from. When you’re anxious, worried, lost or overwhelmed, it helps to be able to draw from a repertoire or ideas and ways of…
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How to Not Lose Your Mind in a World That Seems to Be Falling Apart
With a world that keeps getting more complex by the second, it’s hard to maintain your cool. And that complexity is unfortunately characterized by a messy web of factors that are mostly…
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8 Subtle Mindset Shifts to Step Into a More Fulfilled Life
It’s no secret that how we relate to a problem or situation can completely re-frame it and make us see it in a more productive light. Being able to change our perspective…
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Google UX Design Certificate: My Honest Review
Learning new things and diving deep into subjects that light up my brain are high on my list of favorite things to do. Because I’ve always been interested in design and digital…
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Steal These 6 Sport Concepts to Be a World-Class Performer
When I think of performance, I usually envision a world-class athlete. Laser-sharp focus, iron-clad determination and mad skills. The world of sports is incredible to draw from to gain an unfair advantage…