It’s the 6th of December and just after 5am. The house is silent and outside, it’s still dark. I’ve only just woken up when my family barrels into my bedroom. …
5 Useless Skills I’m Great At
We’ve all got things we deem ourselves to be great at; skills that aren’t particularly useful – but we’re kind-of-sort-of proud of them nevertheless. Not to toot my own horn …
When Was the Last Time You Wrote a Thank-You Note?
Last week, I set out to a thank you note a day. Instead, I wrote dozens and learned a thing or two about gratitude.
A Beginner’s Guide To Being Above Average
The truth is: we can’t all go to space or, climb Everest or, write a one-hit-wonder that catapults us to fame overnight. But you know what we can do? We …
I Didn’t Sign Up for This
I was nine when my mom announced we’d be getting an addition to the family. Spoiler: it wasn’t a cat but it turns out, little brothers are great.
A Review You Didn’t Know You Needed: Cats
If you’ve arrived at this post asking yourself, “Should I get a cat?” You can stop right here. The answer is yes, you most definitely should.
An Incomplete Guide: Increasing Your Productivity at Work
The secret to productivity isn’t really a secret. (It’s focus.) The trouble is, we’re not good at concentrating for a full eight-hour workday and, what’s worse, according to this study, …
On The Edge of Normality
Gliding gracefully into Work-Life doesn’t always go to plan. But it sure makes for a good story.
I Was 7 When I Wrote My First Book (it wasn’t good)
When I was seven, I wrote my first book. It’s not good, but holds a special place in my heart: it’s the beginning of my love for writing.