How to capture and organise creative sparks in under five minutes so ideas don’t disappear
I used to let ideas slip away like chalk dust between my fingers. A line of dialogue for an imagined short story, a recipe tweak that would make pancakes sing, a business idea that could tidy a messy workflow—gone by the time I’d found a pen. Over the years I built a tiny set of habits and...
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How to host a zero-waste evening tasting using supermarket finds and reusable servingware
I love hosting small tastings: they’re intimate, low-pressure and a perfect excuse to slow down...
How to plan a three-stop micro-adventure by train or bus with a picnic and minimal planning
Why I love three-stop micro-adventuresI’m a big fan of short, intentional escapes that don’t...
How to rebuild your Sunday evening in 30 minutes: a simple ritual with free apps and a gratitude list
Sunday evenings used to feel like a slow squeeze — equal parts nostalgia for a weekend ending and...
simple rituals to support a month of small personal growth experiments
I love the idea of small experiments because they feel doable and curious rather than demanding. A...
what I learned from testing five popular productivity apps for real life
I spent the last three months deliberately putting five popular productivity apps through their...
how to choose a travel backpack that fits your style and your itinerary
I’ve learned the hard way that a pretty backpack isn’t always a good travel companion. On a...
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Personal Growth
everyday ways to practice curiosity with kids, partners, or strangers
I often think of curiosity as a muscle: it softens and strengthens depending on how much attention we give it. Over the years I’ve tried to keep that muscle active not only for myself but with the people around me — my nephews, my partner, and even brief conversations with strangers on trains...
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Personal Growth
how to build a tiny morning ritual that actually boosts your focus and mood
Some mornings I wake up and feel like I’ve already lost the plot before my feet hit the floor; other mornings a tiny handful of deliberate actions make the whole day far kinder. Over time I’ve learned that a morning ritual doesn’t need to be long or Instagram-perfect — it just needs to be...
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Tech & Productivity
step-by-step guide to decluttering your inbox with Gmail filters that stick
I used to open my inbox and feel a little flutter of dread — not because of the important emails, but because everything felt like it was vying for attention at once. Over the years I’ve learned that a few well-designed Gmail filters can change that feeling entirely. Below I’ll walk you...
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Tech & Productivity
how to create a one-page productivity dashboard using free tools
I’ve been tinkering with dashboards for years — not because I love spreadsheets for their own sake, but because having one simple page that shows what matters most keeps my days calm and intentional. Over time I pared down a cluttered app-jump routine into a one-page productivity dashboard that...
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Creativity
what to do when you hit a creative block: five low-pressure prompts that work
Creative block shows up for me like a stubborn fog that settles over a day I’d already scheduled for ideas. It’s not dramatic — usually it’s just a low hum of resistance: everything feels a bit flat, my to-do list looks intimidating, and the notebook sits closed. Over the years I’ve tried...
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Food & Drink
simple weeknight dinners that use one pan and five ingredients you already own
I love weeknights when dinner is both calm to make and genuinely satisfying. Over the years I’ve collected a handful of one-pan, five-ingredient recipes that rescue evenings without feeling like a compromise. These are the sort of meals I turn to when I’ve had a long day, want minimal washing...
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Food & Drink
how to make a comfort-food recipe healthier without losing flavor
I love comfort food: the warm hug of a bowl of mac and cheese, the crispy pull of fried chicken, the softness of a big spoonful of mashed potatoes. But I also like feeling light and energetic after a meal, not weighed down. Over the years I’ve learned that making a comfort-food recipe healthier...
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Travel
the easy way to keep a travel journal that you’ll actually finish
I used to start travel journals with grand intentions: full-page entries, pressed flowers, ticket stubs taped in neat columns. I loved the idea of a perfect souvenir of every trip. The reality? A few pages in, my journal would collect dust in the bottom of my bag or pile up on a shelf, and I would...
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Creativity
how to turn a coffee break into a 15-minute creativity boost
I used to treat coffee breaks as tiny islands of guilt: a ritual I enjoyed but always felt I could’ve spent “better.” Over time I discovered that the right approach turns those 10–15 minutes into the most reliably creative part of my day. It’s not about forcing inspiration — it’s...
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Food & Drink
how to host a memorable at-home tasting night with affordable wines and snacks
There’s something quietly joyful about gathering friends in your living room for a tasting night — no reservations, no rush, just a slow, curious way to spend an evening together. I host these evenings on a shoestring budget without compromising on the experience. Below I’ll share how I plan...
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