Jul
25
Friday Musings—25/07/25
Gnocchi, trains and connection
2 min read
Jul
11
Friday Musings—Birthday pause
It's my birthday today!
Just popping into your inbox to remind you, as always, to pause, breathe, and
Jul
04
Friday Musings—04/07/25
What I felt, read, tried, questioned, or loved this week
3 min read
Jun
27
Friday Musings—27/06/25
What I felt, read, tried, questioned, or loved this week
3 min read
Jun
20
Friday Musings—20/06/25
What I felt, read, tried, questioned, or loved this week
3 min read
Jun
13
Friday Musings—13/06/25
What I felt, read, tried, questioned, or loved this week
3 min read
Jun
09
Unexpected lessons in Ferrara
On cathedrals and wise reminders
3 min read
Jun
06
Friday Musings—06/06/25
What I felt, read, tried, questioned, or loved this week
2 min read
May
23
Friday Musings—23/05/25
What I felt, read, tried, questioned, or loved this week
2 min read
May
09
Friday Musings—09/05/25
What I felt, read, tried, questioned, or loved this week
3 min read
May
02
Friday Musings—02/05/25
On finally taking the first step
2 min read
Apr
22
Easter questions
The enduring pull of hope
3 min read
Apr
18
Friday Musings—18/04/25
What I felt, read, tried, questioned, or loved this week
2 min read
Apr
11
Friday Musings—Unity
On connection, digital days, and humor.
3 min read
Apr
04
Friday Musings— Toolkits
Learning to ground in the chaos
3 min read
Mar
28
Friday Musings— The meaning
New books and reflections on life
2 min read
Mar
21
Friday Musings—Grounding
The benefits of earthing and sound baths
2 min read
Mar
10
The zero-sum trap
Why do we keep falling into the zero-sum game trap?
2 min read
Mar
07
Friday Musings—Cascade effects
Challenge updates, yoga Nidra and good humans
3 min read
Feb
28
Friday Musings—The silver lining
Rest, reframe, open up
3 min read
Feb
17
Rethinking Ikigai
The pitfalls of the Western interpretation of ikigai
3 min read
Feb
14
Friday Musings—Finding your voice
New habits, new style, speaking up, and physio advice
3 min read
Feb
10
The Dutch art of doing nothing
Niksen, an apology for idleness
4 min read
Feb
03
Brain rot antidotes
Is "brain rot" just another moral panic?
3 min read
Jan
31
Friday Musings—Daily intentions
Yoga and daily intentions, digital awareness, AI fun
2 min read
Jan
27
Are we listening?
We were given two ears but one mouth.
2 min read
Jan
24
Friday Musings—January recap
Journaling prompts, grounding exercises and energy boosts.
3 min read
Jan
20
Slowing down time
Adding time and meaning to our lives.
3 min read
Jan
13
New Year's (anti)resolutions
Stress as the baseline and information overload.
3 min read
Dec
20
Friday Musings—Full moons
Full moons, human resilience, and the healing power of the arts.
2 min read
Dec
13
Friday Musings—13/12/24
A tale of vulnerability, kindness, hope, friendship, and love.
1 min read
Dec
06
Friday Musings—06/12/24
From champion mindsets to conscious consumerism, small actions can spark big change.
2 min read
Nov
29
Friday Musings—29/11/24
Embracing acceptance, finding silver linings, and duct-taped bananas.
4 min read
Nov
22
Friday Musings—22/11/24
Tips from a memory champion, a mobility challenge, and focusing on what we can control.
3 min read
Nov
15
Friday Musings—15/11/24
Embracing new connections, writing "done lists", rethinking convenience, and "re-buttoning".
3 min read
Nov
11
Rebranding in Seville
A week in Seville, a new site name and unexpected tech solutions.
3 min read
Nov
08
Friday Musings—08/11/24
Discussing self-worth in the digital age, the slot machines of love, and the rise of viral misattributed quotes.
4 min read
Nov
01
Friday Musings—01/11/24
Processing anger, a reminder of our resilience, and the power of a snarky email sign-off!
2 min read
Oct
28
Advocating for yourself
Navigating life with a diagnosis of ulcerative colitis and the importance of advocating for yourself.
2 min read
Sep
20
Back soon
A mindful break and happy fall!
1 min read
Aug
16
Friday Musings—16/08/24
Stop saying but, write better sentences, and hold your phone right.
3 min read
Aug
09
Friday Musings—09/08/24
Lessons from my recent injuries, a thought experiment, reaching for life, and cultivating our Real Intelligence.
3 min read
Jul
26
Friday Musings—26/07/24
Being a thermostat, an ancient tradition of resilience, and side crow pose.
3 min read
Jul
22
Birthdays and mid-year reviews
With candles crowding the cake, it's time for a mid-year review.
4 min read
Jul
19
Friday Musings—19/07/24
On doodling, playing, and creating healing states of consciousness for ourselves.
4 min read
Jul
12
Friday Musings—12/07/24
Middle-age musings on smartphones, spinal health, and seasons of life and yoga.
3 min read
Jul
05
Friday Musings—05/07/24
Artificial Generative Intelligence, pet cloning, and the need for more kindness.
4 min read
Jun
28
Friday Musings—28/06/24
Text etiquette intricacies, how to get the most out of your sunshine exposure, and a beautiful poem by Mary Oliver.
4 min read
Jun
14
Friday Musings—14/06/24
Seeking fixes to modern loneliness, living with a Navy Seal, and good news for coffee lovers.
3 min read
Jun
07
Friday Musings—07/06/24
The future of Google search, the ethics of separating the art from the artist, and the promise of better chocolate.
3 min read
Jun
03
Curiosity over judgment
Transforming challenging interactions into opportunities for understanding and growth
2 min read
May
31
Friday Musings—31/05/24
Moving past snap judgment, cultivating nonjudgmental awareness, and starting a journaling practice.
3 min read
May
27
Water joy
A few days at the lake reminded me of the importance of cultivating a blue mind.
2 min read
May
24
Friday Musings—24/05/24
The flattening of creativity in the digital age, a very unconventional life story, and super cool eco-friendly bricks.
2 min read
May
17
The ultimate therapist
How playing D&D reminded me that life is your biggest psychotherapist.
3 min read
May
07
On doing and being
On finding the right balance between sound and silence, movement and stillness, doing and being.
4 min read
Apr
30
Offline musings
The importance of setting anti-goals and figuring out what you want to avoid while pursuing your objectives.
4 min read
Feb
23
Friday Musings—23/02/24
The importance of laughing out loud until your belly aches, week four in our journey to healthier phone habits, and more positive news.
3 min read
Feb
16
Friday Musings—16/02/24
Week three in our journey to establishing healthier phone habits, and an invitation to spread the love in our relationships and our communities.
2 min read
Feb
09
Friday Musings—09/02/24
Week two in our journey to establishing healthier phone habits, and keeping the good news corner going.
2 min read
Feb
05
Creating spaciousness
An invitation to declutter your life in order to welcome more spaciousness and joy. Let's start clearing our homes, minds, hearts and schedules!
2 min read
Feb
02
Friday Musings—02/02/24
Welcoming the "good news corner", sharing my progress in establishing healthier phone habits, and celebrating science wins.
2 min read
Jan
26
Friday Musings—26/01/24
The importance of being heard in a world filled with distractions, a plan to reclaim our brains, and a list of words for hard-to-name emotions.
3 min read
Jan
15
Planning our big adventure
This week, I'm going to practice what I preach by sharing with you a simple but effective goal-setting exercise and what my current life vision is
4 min read
Jan
12
Friday Musings—12/01/24
This week we share a "delightful practice", an invitation to listen to your own precious heartbeats, and some advice for those days when it feels like you hate everyone.
2 min read
Jan
08
Looking back
Let's think back on the past year, reflecting on our wins, the challenges we faced, what we're grateful for, and what we wish we'd done differently.
3 min read
Jan
05
Friday Musings—05/01/24
This week we share a guide to being “healthy selfish”, longevity secrets from the SuperAgers, and tiny tweaks to improve your life.
2 min read
Jan
01
To our best year yet
Let's make 2024 our best year together! Avoiding change comes at a cost. So let's assess our lives, identify actionable changes and determine our next steps.
2 min read
Dec
29
Friday Musings—29/12/23
My Friday Musings! This week we share mindfulness insights, an energizing standing routine, and the impact of light exposure on mental health.
3 min read
Dec
25
Merry Christmas
Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas. We had unexpected and very welcome company for Christmas Eve.
1 min read
Dec
22
Friday Musings—22/12/23
My Friday Musings! This week we take a moment to think about our precious bodies and how we should be grateful for all that they do for us.
3 min read
Dec
18
'Tis the season
Christmas can bring both great joy and acute stress. How do you want to feel this holiday season and what actions should you take to get there?
2 min read
Dec
11
More appreciation
We only have this moment. Let's pause to follow our inhales and exhales from start to finish, and develop more awareness and appreciation for what we have.
3 min read
Dec
08
Friday Musings—07/12/23
This week I share how the death of a friend of my mum's was a sad reminder of the importance of regularly reaching out to the people you care about.
2 min read
Dec
01
Friday Musings—01/12/23
My Friday musings! This week I share how acne is affecting my life, how embracing the present can alleviate suffering, and my attempts at adopting the Sage perspective.
4 min read
Nov
24
Friday Musings—24/11/23
My Friday musings! This week I discuss book hangovers, the importance of taking care of your mental health, and science-backed writing protocols.
3 min read
Nov
20
Yes, and
Let's explore the transformative power of the "Yes, and" principle in acting classes, business and life, and become better listeners.
3 min read
Nov
17
Friday Musings—17/11/23
My Friday musings! This week I share a few pics, ideas and healthy habits I picked up from my trip to The Netherlands.
4 min read
Nov
13
Accepting what is
Adopting a Sage Perspective and setting intentions while recovering from a terrible cold and taking walking tours in Spanish in The Netherlands.
4 min read
Nov
03
Friday Musings—03/11/23
My Friday Musings! This week we explore some of the many roles art can play in our lives, and how it speaks to our shared humanity.
2 min read
Oct
31
What yoga has taught me
What yoga has taught me so far, both on and off the mat. A journey of self-discovery that has tremendously aided my eating disorder recovery.
4 min read
Oct
27
Friday Musings—27/10/23
My Friday musings! This week we tackle whether we're in charge of how we change, how to overcome indecisiveness, and our preference for the status quo.
3 min read
Oct
23
Are you a pest?
Take control of the negativity in your life by learning to identify and address all "bad pests" bugging you (including yourself!).
3 min read
Oct
16
Postcards from Le Marche
Postcards from my vacation in the Italian region of Le Marche and cutting back on screen time.
2 min read
Oct
13
Friday Musings—13/10/23
My Friday musings! The power of becoming more emotionally literate, and lessons from the ancient art of tending to bonsai.
3 min read
Oct
09
Blue mind
Exploring the remarkable therapeutic effects that water has on our brains and bodies, and how we can develop practices to tap into our Blue Mind.
4 min read
Oct
06
Friday Musings—06/10/23
My Friday musings! An effective gratitude practice, the importance of learning to listen more, and how we need to stop labeling ourselves.
3 min read
Oct
02
Learning to ground
Exploring the power of grounding for stress relief and emotional balance through personal examples and practical tips and techniques.
4 min read
Sep
29
Friday Musings—29/09/23
My Friday musings! Becoming aware of the spotlight effect, paying attention to our brains on social media, and the need for more connection in our lives.
3 min read
Sep
25
Habits vs Practices
Unlock your potential and build the life you love by balancing good habits and intentional practices.
3 min read
Sep
22
Friday Musings—22/09/23
My Friday musings! Life lessons we wish we knew sooner, peaks we reach at 40 or later, and how to reset our own narratives and live longer.
2 min read
Sep
18
Three months
My baby is three months old! In this post, I delve deeper into my current journey, so you have a better understanding of what I'm working on and how I can assist you.
4 min read
Sep
15
Friday Musings—15/09/23
My Friday musings! Why we need to adapt any health advice to our unique situation, a yoga flow with pigs, and how to be more green in the kitchen.
3 min read
Sep
11
Reigniting Enthusiasm for Life
How a restless night led me to rediscover a powerful exercise to reignite enthusiasm for life. Let's celebrate life's many joys together.
4 min read
Sep
08
Friday Musings—08/09/23
My Friday musings! This week we discuss failure as an opportunity for growth and evidence of our shared humanity, and why we should all go hug a tree this weekend.
3 min read
Sep
04
A life we love Pt. 3
Discover the formula to overcome resistance to change and build the life you desire, and how to sustain personal growth and motivation in the long run.
3 min read
Sep
01
Friday Musings—01/09/23
My Friday musings! This week we discuss mindfulness as an antidote to fear, mantras for deep transformation, and celebrating where you're at.
4 min read
Aug
28
A life we love Pt. 2
Using the Odyssey Plan to build a life we love. Leaning into the ideation-experimentation-iteration feedback loop. Sharing our plans to ensure success.
3 min read
Aug
25
Friday Musings—25/08/23
My Friday musings! This week we discuss zen stories, the power of stretching, and childhood heroes.
2 min read
Aug
21
A life we love Pt. 1
Discover how to turn dreams of a better life into actionable steps with concrete strategies, thought exercises, and a balanced approach to personal development.
3 min read
Aug
18
Friday Musings—18/08/23
My Friday musings! This week we discuss monkey brains, grounding ourselves in the present moment, and befriending our inner critic.
2 min read
Aug
14
Lessons from an explorer
Discovering some of Norwegian explorer Erling Kagge's insights on uncovering our greatness, overcoming our fears, and handling failure with grace.
4 min read
Aug
11
Friday Musings—11/08/23
My Friday musings! This week we discuss the importance of being bored, disconnecting on a regular basis, and learning to appreciate the little things.
2 min read
Aug
07
Reclaiming creativity
Societal norms and education stifle our innate powers of imagination, but it's never too late to rekindle our creativity and learn to solve new problems.
3 min read
Aug
04
Friday Musings—04/08/23
My Friday musings! This week we discuss emotional management, the importance of cultivating positivity, and ideas to pause and reset.
2 min read
Jul
31
Red teaming my life
How I'm using the practice of Red Teaming to think more sharply, make better decisions, become a problem-solver, and build resilience.
3 min read
Jul
28
Friday Musings—28/07/23
My Friday musings! This week we discuss our vision for greatness, life advice from great humans of the past, and why we should seek self-improvement.
2 min read
Jul
24
Our days, our lives
Are we paying attention to how our daily actions are shaping our life? Let's be mindful of the compound effect of seemingly small choices.
3 min read
Jul
21
Friday Musings—21/07/23
My Friday musings! This week we discuss what a better rested society would look like, how to activate your "rest and digest" system, and the importance of social rituals.
3 min read
Jul
17
Is personal development worth it?
Exploring the notion of self-development beyond the buzzwords and diluted concepts that are often thrown around today.
4 min read
Jul
14
Friday Musings—14/07/23
My Friday musings! This week we discuss the danger of ultra-processed foods, stretching routines in bed, and learning how to do hard things.
3 min read
Jul
10
Rethinking personality
Can you teach an old dog a new trick? In this post we explore the myth of fixed personality.
4 min read
Jul
07
Friday Musings—07/07/23
My Friday musings! This week we tackle the subjects of overthinking, letting go of our ego, and solastalgia.
4 min read
Jul
03
The kindness loop
Random acts of kindness improve our well-being and contribute to a more compassionate, resilient and connected society.
2 min read
Jun
30
Friday Musings—30/06/23
This week we discuss the Maui Habit, how to best deal with circumstances out of our control, and a poem on life's maddening contradictions.
3 min read
Jun
26
Who are you when no one is watching?
"Know thyself" has been a fundamental commandment of most of our philosophy, and yet we seldom apply it to our own lives.
4 min read
Jun
23
Friday Musings—23/06/23
This week we discuss the vulnerability loop, how to best answer when someone is thanking you, and how to feel amazing in five minutes.
4 min read
Jun
19
Action bias
The power of embracing the unknown.
3 min read
Jun
13
Life Unstuck origin story
My story and my reasons for starting this project. Join our community to become stronger, healthier and happier, and start building a life you love.
2 min read