Tab-pocalypse: Let’s talk about (browser) tabs
Discover the secret to battling browser tab overload: embracing “breakpoints” to close everything and start fresh, enhancing focus and productivity.
Personal Development
Overcoming Perfectionism: Love What You Create (Even if You Don’t)
Embracing imperfections in our creative endeavors is essential for liberation and joy in the creative process, and a key step in overcoming perfectionism. This post explores the challenges of striving for flawlessness and underscores the importance of a positive mindset in artistic work. Learn how self-compassion and reflection, as tools to conquer perfectionism, can profoundly transform your approach to creativity, leading to a more fulfilling and liberating artistic journey.
The Art of Patience: Embracing the Journey of Incremental Mastery
Diving into the nuances of self-control and the richness of nurturing multiple skills, this post explores how mastering self-discipline and embracing a diverse skillset can profoundly impact personal growth and mental well-being.
Swimming Through Soup: Staying Afloat Amidst Executive Function Paralysis
Struggling with Executive Function Paralysis? You’re not alone. Join me on my personal journey through the murky waters of EFP. Discover how creativity, mindfulness apps, and innovative VR tools like Noda and Tripp can transform mental chaos into clarity and focus.
The Uncelebrated Triumph of “Almost”: A Journey Without Regret
In this article, I dismantle the paralyzing grip of regret and self-doubt, exploring why a multi-faceted and diverse history of experiences and focuses might actually be your greatest asset.
The Shadow of Inspiration: Facing the Pressure of Daily Creation
I’m sitting at my desk, Pages open on my iPad, cursor blinking expectantly, but the words just won’t come. I’ve got plenty to talk about, so much I want to say, yet the opening paragraph eludes me. The cursor’s incessant blinking becomes menacing, mocking my inaction. And yet I stare on, unmotivated to continue, dissatisfied … Read more
How One Word is Shifting My Perspective from Defeatism to Optimism
A recurring sentiment that often punctuates my pursuits is “Why bother. I’m not good enough. This is pointless.” It’s not really a surprise to me that this usually seems to happen right before the descent into The Valley of the Forgotten. This kind of thought is an example of “catastrophic thinking” or “pessimistic determinism”, and … Read more
I’m not a jack-of-all trades; I’m a curator of abandoned hobbies.
Picture this. I’ve just found something I like to do – maybe that’s drawing, or collecting rocks that are a specific shade of blue, or collecting sixteenth century rag dolls. Doesn’t matter, this is it, this is the new hot thing and it’s got my attention and by golly, I’m going to die with the … Read more