Monthly favourites — October 2024
On teams that work well together, and raising happy, resilient children (and adults).
How to create a professional resume in Notion
I built my resume in Notion and it's so much easier to update and share. Here's how to make your own, plus a free template to get started.
Monthly favourites — September 2024
On return to work styling, and improving coaching skills.
How to create a consistent YouTube thumbnail in Photoshop
A peek behind the magic curtain at our YouTube thumbnail template.
5 things you can do with Google Lens in Chrome
Discover 5 clever ways to use Google Lens in Chrome—from copying text to translating images—right from your browser. Quick, useful, and time-saving.
Monthly favourites — August 2024
On restarting old projects with thanks to new inspiration.
How I setup a new mac
My new Mac checklist: the apps I install first, where the Dock goes, and how I set up Finder so every day is easier. Works on an old Mac too.
How to blur part of an image for free
If you need to blur part of an image and can't afford Photoshop, try the free blur tools in Canva or Awesome Screenshot!
Monthly favourites — May 2024
Navigating overwhelm through mental health resources, parenting insights, and practical tools for tough times.
Monthly favourites — March & April 2024
Life skills, effective habits, your 4 key financial numbers, and some escapist television.
Monthly favourites — February 2024
Lessons in black humour, originality, productivity and low standards.
Monthly favourites — November 2023
Entertain-news, audiobooks on Spotify, and documenting little snippets of life with 1 Second Everyday.
Monthly favourites — October 2023
Indie films, private chats, style deep dives, and a note on doing less. This month’s picks are moody, stylish, and surprisingly gentle.
Monthly favourites — September 2023
The start of Spring was filled with the smell of jasmine in my garden, along with a thriller film, board games and better spreadsheeting skills.
Why you should have a hype folder at work
A hype folder is a place to keep track of praise and positive feedback, so you can refer to it when you need a confidence boost.
How to be productive with life admin
Not all hours are created equal: when it comes to life admin, you need to manage for energy, and allow time for “being human”.
How to use the Slack workflow builder to send weekly reminders
Slack workflows are a great way to automate reminders for your team at work. Here's how to set them up.
On writing again, and dictating instead of typing
Voice dictation helps when you're stuck at a blank cursor and need to think out loud. When to dictate instead of typing, and how to set it up on a Mac.