Field Notes: Tipping the Scales
Mindset isn't enough. Dr. Sarb Johal introduces a new project on building physical and financial capacity for a stronger second half of life. Read the Field Note
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A Field Note on Compartmentalisation (and Booking Flights)
Still in holiday mode? A note on why booking travel and 'day blocking' beats multitasking when you're juggling work and kids in January.
A Field Note on a Pattern Interrupt
A tech creator on a new study linking social media detox to mental health. Learn the psychology of why it works & what comes next.
Why I'm Sticking With 20-Minute Home Workouts Over the Gym
A 56-year-old's deep dive into gym memberships vs. Apple Fitness+. The pros, cons, and the surprising reason why 20-minute workouts win for now.
A Labour Day Reflection: Is There Power in Silent Strikes?
Are traditional strikes a media trap? A look at the 'silent strike,' a new strategy where a worker's absence is more powerful than presence.
A Field Note on Trusting Your Body Over the Machine
Smartwatch says you slept badly? A deep dive into data anxiety and why trusting your own body is the key to true well-being.
My Blog's Comments Section Is Empty. My Inbox Is Full. Here's Why.
Why are readers emailing instead of commenting? A look at why public comments feel high-stakes & what it means for online authenticity.
Homesick for an Internet That No Longer Exists
Feeling nostalgic for the old internet? A look at our shift from genuine connection to social media performance, and the search for authenticity.
Are You Living in a State of Permanent Stress? An Old Model May Hold the Key
Feeling burned out? A former psychologist explains how the ancient Greek concept of 'Kairos' can help you manage modern stress and prevent burnout.
Wellington is in a Social Recession. Here’s a 5-Point Plan to Fix It
Wellington is in a social recession. Here's a 5-point plan to rebuild human connection, foster well-being, and lead the way forward.
The Lost Art Of Watching Flies
From watching flies to neuroscience, a look at why boredom is essential for creativity and well-being in our overstimulated world.
A Blueprint or a Warning? What Singapore’s Perfection Costs
While average wealth soars in Singapore, the median person falls behind. A look at the hidden inequality behind the city's success story.
A Field Note on Saying Goodbye, Again
Saying goodbye to the UK again.
And this time, the feeling is different.
There is a sense of a country on a slight, gentle slope of decline, but with the danger of a much more rapid descent just beneath the surface.
For the first time since the 1980s, I felt
A Field Note on Friendship and the Full Dance Card
There’s a particular kind of warmth that comes with old friendships, and I’m feeling it deeply this week in London. It’s the shorthand of a shared history, the ease of being with people who knew you before you became who you are today. There is no performance,