Going analogue to get organised in 2016

I spent some time in December 2015 exploring different ways to keep on top of my workload. I was feeling a bit overwhelmed with everything I had to get done, and all the different projects I had going on at once.

How I’m curbing my spending in 2016

I’ve been spending too much money lately (actually, for a lot longer than “lately”). Shopping is…

Why I was less productive when I stopped using a daily to do list

The most simple to do list approach I’ve found

Prioritise your work using the Eisenhower matrix

A few years ago I read about a tool for evaluating and prioritising work. It was so useful the first time I tried it that I still use it to this day. In particular, when I’m feeling overwhelmed this method helps me to visualise everything I have…

How do fitness trackers measure your heart rate?

Have you ever wondered how smartwatches and wrist-based fitness trackers can tell what your heart rate is? I’ve been wearing an Apple Watch for a few months now, and it’s fun to see what my heart rate is during and after workouts. But it got me…