Are you getting in your own way?

Hi , Our behaviours and goals change over time. If we're not careful. They conflict with each other. Here're two examplesLet's start with my 19 year old self. I'm a slim 5" 8 boy who's now joined the Uni rowing team but never managed to gain weight....

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May 01, 2026
Use your body, rest your mind

Let's get into it. We use our brains too much and our bodies too little.As a result, we're in our heads too much. (ie. mental 'health' issues)Yes, we're homo sapiens: "smart man" / "thinking man"But if you're reading this, you probably haven't evolve...

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Apr 24, 2026
Life in plastic. It's fantastic.

Hope you're well ,I'm surprised it's taken so long to write about this. Today I've thrown in a few memes, hope you like. This email will take you through history -> problem of overuse -> health challenges -> solutionsVERY short history of pl...

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Apr 17, 2026
To the left, to the left - Beyonce.

Walk the escalator.For almost all of human history, we've had one form of transport – our legs.If we wanted food, shelter, trade, safety, or connection, we moved. Run, walk, climb, squat - that's all we had. Now it’s possible to live in a world where...

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Apr 10, 2026
The unexamined life is not worth living

Hi , “The unexamined life is not worth living.”- Socrates.I think journalling gets a bad rep.I never thought I'd be someone to say that. Or that they've journalled for 8 years straight. But now, I cannot really imagine a life without it. For your sak...

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Apr 03, 2026
When your goals conflict

Hi , hope you're enjoying the sun.Let’s talk about goals.There are many, and they need discussing, organising, and prioritising to make sure your behaviour is not in constant conflict.As the stoic phrase goes:“If a man knows not to which port he sail...

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Mar 20, 2026
Sleep.

Hey, If a client was struggling to sleep, here's how I'd break down the avenues they could explore. 5 external sleep conditions5 internal sleep habits5 tools if you’re struggling to fall asleepHow many of these are you doing every night?And, next tim...

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Mar 13, 2026
Habit 101: Help your brain use less energy

Hi , you good?Your brain is the most energy-hungry organ in your body.Yet, you're probably finding yours is running low by midday,I'm listing some ways in which technology can help. So strap in. You're in for a treat. Executive Function (EF)Executive...

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Mar 06, 2026
Wake up

Hi , Thought I'd share a really cool thing I learnt yesterday with you. It’s about our circadian rhythm — and why your sleep schedule matters far more than you think.Imagine looking at someone with their arms stretched out into a T shape.Now imagine...

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Feb 20, 2026