Without dieting or tracking calories — For 10 years, I counted calories. The ones I ate and the ones my body burned. I was hoping to lose “fat” on my thighs, then on my hips, then on my stomach. It was unhealthy as can be. I tried everything: not eating more than 1,600 calories daily; running…

The right one might change your life forever. — I have lost count of the number of times a book has magically crossed my path. I wasn’t looking for it. Every time, it appeared “by chance”, and it contained exactly what I needed at that moment in my life. I am not surprised anymore. …

And it’s not related to money or work. — From Lisbon to Costa Rica through Mexico, I treated myself to four months I dreamed of. I had planned everything ahead: where to go in this vast world, where to stay, in which cafés to work, how to get from point A to point B… Everything but one thing. And…

The system wants you to feel that way. — Consume. Crave. Work. Be productive. Lose weight. Eat healthy. Have more cravings. So you need more money. And work more. Live with your eyes closed. Yes, you feel terrible, and I understand that. It’s hard to feel good in such a world. …

AI’s no-nonsense advice on 4 questions. — As a freelance writer, I feel concerned about ChatGPT. The advances in artificial intelligence are incredible, and I’m really blown away by this tool. So rather than stress about a robot stealing my job, I decided to have a little fun with it. This morning, I wanted to test its…

5 minutes: that’s how long I need to fall asleep every night. — I’ve been sleeping well since I was 12 or 13. When I say well, I mean that I fall asleep in less than 10 minutes and I don’t wake up until the next morning, with rare exceptions. I know you’ve already read a lot of articles about how to improve…

They were made of 4 things, actually. — I didn’t go on a diet. I didn’t exercise — I even stopped working out. I quit counting calories. I ceased feeling guilty when I ate dessert or pizza. In a word, I let go. I learned to listen to myself, and as a result, some of my habits changed. …

No, I’m not talking about the job. — For some people, their work aligns with what drives them. Good for them! For many others, that’s not the case. If you have a job but don’t feel fulfilled, if you feel like you haven’t started living yet, if you feel like you’re missing out on your life, if you…

Here’s what I realized about the way I organize my days. — I juggle every day between two hats: freelance writer and artist. I try to write the texts that pay my bills + create words and photos that feed my flame. Without one, I can’t live. The thing is, it’s challenging to mobilize enough energy in a day to do both. …