In sport, rest isn’t always about doing nothing. Active rest, such as walking, stretching, or a gentle swim, can improve blood flow and help your body recover.

The best leaders I’ve worked for followed what Mike Fisher calls The New Golden Rule.

Expecting your energy levels to be 100% all day, every day, is unrealistic.

I’m a slow runner. Not "slow for a beginner" (I’ve run two marathons). I’m just... slow.

Have you ever noticed how we often confuse perfectionism with having high standards?

The weekly review is the cornerstone of sustainable productivity. It’s the habit that helps everything else hold together.

I’m rarely in the mood to exercise. Dragging myself to the gym or for a run often feels like the hardest part. But I never regret it.

An 8-hour workday doesn’t mean 8 hours of deep, focused work.

Your task list is a mountain to climb.

The stress bucket is a useful metaphor. Imagine you have a bucket…

Have you ever heard of the Jevons Paradox? It’s the idea that when something becomes more efficient, we use it more, not less.

A full calendar often gets mistaken for productivity. If every slot is filled, we assume we’re getting things done. But a schedule without any breathing space is fragile.

I had the pleasure of falling into a Simon Sinek rabbit hole on YouTube last night, and this was my biggest takeaway: Leadership isn’t a job title; it’s a behaviour.

We all know what it’s like to manage multiple projects at the same time. It’s become a common part of modern work life, and we assume, “This is just how work is.”

These certificates don’t exist…

We are often encouraged to keep pushing for more: more output, recognition, results... For some of us, "more" has become a default state. We don't question it.

Rules can be frustrating and limiting, but sometimes the right ones provide helpful scaffolding.

I need to be honest: my email habits have slipped lately. This post is a note to self, as much as it is a gentle nudge for you.

We often think of wellbeing and performance as opposites: you can look after yourself and your needs OR get results. But that’s just not true.

If I ever feel anxious, embarrassed, or worried about something I did, I try to remember the Spotlight Effect.