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I’m starting to think of my blog as my one place I could put my notes I’m comfortable sharing publically. I have been using Apple Notes for a few private notes and a handful of notes shared with the family. The Cards Theme makes my posts look like index cards, which reminds me of the Zettelkasten system. It all kind of makes sense. I don’t post much, otherwise.
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All of your problems have one thing in common, you.
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Our Slow Decay
As we age, our bodies change. We lose muscle and mobility, even if we’re healthy. It creeps up on us, and before we know it, we’re feeling old. Then, it’s much harder or impossible to reverse. As my 50th birthday approaches, I’ve been more concerned about this. To combat muscle decay, we must incorporate regular strength and mobility training. I now have heavy dumbbells, a weight bench, and a simple 30-minute, twice-weekly routine. Continue reading →
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Finding the right time to exercise
One of my resolutions for 2025 is to exercise more. At a bare minimum, I aim to get a quick cycle in or walk at my desk (treadmill) for a while. I have the equipment, but I failed miserably in 2024. Perhaps the reason for this failure is that I either scheduled my workouts first thing in the morning or late in the day, after work. I find that in the early mornings, I don’t want to get out of bed, and when I’m finally ready, my mind is already working, writing, or occupied with some activity that I want to start right away. Continue reading →
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Losing the ability to read and think deeply
Deep reading and critical thinking skills are diminishing due to the prevalence of fast-paced digital content. Continue reading →
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Smaller Rocks Matter: Rethinking Time Blocking
When blocking time on our calendar, we often schedule our ideal day, incorporating ample time to handle the significant tasks we plan to complete. Scheduling these major tasks is a crucial aspect of time blocking, but we must not overlook the necessity of allocating time for checking emails, responding to messages, and performing other administrative tasks. If we don’t set aside time for these admin tasks, they will either remain undone and accumulate, or they will become “urgent” matters that we end up addressing during the day instead of our scheduled tasks. Continue reading →
