Energy Calendar: How to take Control of Your Time

I prefer to have a schedule of things in my calendar so that I have an idea of what to focus on during a particular day. During weekends, I try to plan my upcoming week in advance using Google Calendar. I’ve tried multiple calendar apps in the past, but have reverted back to Google Calendar because it is simple, free, and syncs flawlessly across all my devices. I was looking for a way to track how I feel during the day and came across this method of color-coding calendar events by Sahil Bloom....

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Boring Phone: How to Stop Phone Addiction

I must admit, I’m quite addicted to my smartphone. My average daily screen time used to reach over 9 hours, which was clearly unhealthy. This article is a follow-up to the one I published last year on the importance of an attention diet . My smartphone addiction had negative effects on me, such as neck and back pain due to poor posture, lack of attention, and an inability to concentrate. Since we are living in the 21st century and our world is quite interconnected, there was no point in disowning a smartphone....

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Zone 2 Training: The Art of Slowing Down

Disclaimer: I’m an amateur athlete who started training seriously this year. Please do not take this as expert advice or scientific advice for Zone 2 training. Everything mentioned in this article has been derived from various online articles or videos based on my research. Please do your own research or consult an expert before engaging in any training program. As mentioned in my 2022 planning , one goal I have for this year is to complete a half marathon, ideally under 2 hours and 15 minutes....

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The Man from the Future: A Thought Experiment

Imagine a hypothetical scenario wherein in the split of a second you’re transported back to the past thousands of years ago. You’re the only surviving man from the future. You’re surrounded by 100 other uncivilized humans who do not have a clue about who you are, yet they obey you. You are surrounded by pristine untouched natural landscapes with abundant resources. Your cognitive abilities and memory of the future remain intact, but you’re not carrying anything from the future....

⏱ 9 min

2022: A Year of Hope

2021 was a crazy year by all means. Learning from past mistakes, I decided to create a proper plan for 2022, something I’ve never done in the 27 years of my life . Even though I love working on different goals or projects at the same time, this can often be hectic and quite inefficient. The idea here is to create a plan for 2022 so that I have a clear vision of the things I’m pursuing....

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