Practical things to re-gain focus

To make my plan more concrete, I've done these: My phone is in Do-Not-Disturb mode the moment I get home. Use the downtime feature which blocks all apps with exceptions. The visual cue helps to remember my goal of regaining focus. I don't take phone with me when I walk to Lizzy to school in … Continue reading Practical things to re-gain focus →

Things that are working

Don't laugh but I still have Lizzy's foot when she was 3 years old as my screen photo. It's just so cute. hahaha As effort to reduce mental load, less stress, I've implemented few things since January 9 (first day back to office). Just to do it. If a task takes less than 5 min, … Continue reading Things that are working →

Day 207: nourishing vs. depleting

I'm so glad this week is over! it was hectic and stressful. I shut down my computer at 5:30pm and don't plan to open it again until Monday 8:30am! 😀 Loving this new COMPLETE SHUT DOWN routine. Just finger crossed nobody texts me over the weekend. Despite the lengthy and dense to-do list this week, … Continue reading Day 207: nourishing vs. depleting →

Day 205: gradual changes

I've started the mindfulness journey in August and it is becoming easier to centre my mind. The process also empower me to go further. I've adopted few more changes since October 1: I've move my phone from my bedside to another room. I don't really know why always had it by my bed, for emergency? … Continue reading Day 205: gradual changes →

Day 170: Mindfulness August + intention for September

I spent 21 days of August focusing mindfulness. The concept is very broad and seems hard in this digital hectic life with a lot of distractions. Yet, I knew I needed to try it to seek peace and joy in everyday life. I made it actionable in small things: meditate 5+ min a day in … Continue reading Day 170: Mindfulness August + intention for September →