Published in ILLUMINATION·4 days agoMember-onlyThe 6-Month TrialA roadmap for all your projects — Human beings are fickle. One day we have a great idea, but a week later it seems dumb and we give up. Sounds familiar? To me it does. I have a master’s degree in having big ideas for great projects that turn out never completed. Either because I fiddle with…Projects4 min readProjects4 min read
Published in ILLUMINATION·Jan 26Member-onlyHow to Figure Out What You Want to Do With Your LifeA simple tip I wish I had used earlier. — It’s senseless: at an age when we know nothing about life, we are asked what we want to do with the whole of our days, for the rest of it. We must choose a path, make decisions, open doors, and close others… How is that possible? According to the National…Careers4 min readCareers4 min read
Published in Publishous·Jan 17Member-onlyHave a Goal That Requires You to Be Consistent?Here’s the 3-step process that works for me. — I’ve noticed a pattern. Whenever I have a new project or goal, making it a reality can often be summed up, at first, in a simple action to be repeated regularly. Like once a day. This applied when: I decided to write and publish every day on Medium; I decided…Goals4 min readGoals4 min read
Published in ILLUMINATION·Jan 16Member-onlyShould You Eat Breakfast? Here’s My Answer After 2 Years of Trial and ErrorI found the perfect formula for me. — All online health articles recommend eating breakfast: “Many studies have shown the health benefits of eating breakfast. It improves your energy levels and ability to concentrate in the short term, and can help with better weight management, reduced risk of type 2 diabetes and heart disease in the long term.” …Breakfast3 min readBreakfast3 min read
Published in Better Advice·Jan 13Member-onlyI Lost 14 Pounds in 6 Months With 2 Small ChangesI’ve been trying for 6 years. — In January 2022, I weighed 150 pounds. Today, I weigh 135 pounds and have for the past semester. I’ve lost 14 pounds in six months, and I did almost nothing to make it happen. It started the day I finally let go. Last year, I was in a very different place I’m 5.8 ft. tall. Even at 150 pounds…Diet5 min readDiet5 min read
Published in Better Advice·Jan 12Member-only5 Foods to Boost Your Immune System This WinterSorry, colds, we don't want you. — Winter, also known as sniffles, sneezes, and coughs time, has been underway for a few weeks now. In addition to bundling up in your coat, getting enough sleep, and keeping your distance from coughing people, a few foods can actually help boost your immune system. The immune system being the…Winter3 min readWinter3 min read
Published in ILLUMINATION·Jan 12Member-onlyI Quit Exercising for a Year. Here’s What HappenedI used to work out every single day. — I wasn’t exercising because I wanted to anymore. I was exercising because I was afraid of what would happen if I stopped. I’ve always played sports. Since I was a child. Every year at the beginning of the school year, I could pick two sports that I liked. …Workout4 min readWorkout4 min read
Published in ILLUMINATION·Jan 10Member-only3 Ideas To Help You Drink Enough Water Every DayAll you need is your smartphone. — I used to not drink enough water. AT ALL. Maybe three cups on the good days. I couldn’t remember to drink, and my body didn’t seem to send strong enough signals. Things have changed, thanks to one easy-to-find, less than $15 item. …Drinking3 min readDrinking3 min read
Published in Publishous·Jan 9Member-onlyI Gave up Routines for a Year. Here’s What HappenedI was afraid my life would fall apart. It didn’t. — Here’s what I was afraid of: becoming lazy, gaining fat, sleeping until 10 every morning, feeling guilty, losing my job, not being able to carry out my projects, being lost, feeling lost, and not doing anything anymore. Which of these fears has come true? None of them. Letting go of…Routine5 min readRoutine5 min read
Published in ILLUMINATION·Jan 6Member-only8 Damaging Habits and Mindsets I Dropped In 2022That’s a clean start for 2023 — What a year! My life has tremendously changed during the last 12 months. Even though I often felt like I was stagnating. Turns out: progress is permanent. I started 2022 full of rules that I arbitrarily imposed on myself. The main one consisted of getting up at 7 every morning…Resolutions4 min readResolutions4 min read
