Schedule your Mac to shut down at a specific time
I’ve previously written on how to track your computer time and how to block time stealing websites such as Facebook, YouTube and Twitter based on the opinion that we all should spend less time in front...
View ArticleUnplug your TV and reclaim your time
The average UK viewer spends 4 hours a day watching TV (source)! Don’t get me wrong, I enjoy watching Premier League during the weekends and I won’t try to persuade you to throw away your television...
View ArticleGet an active lifestyle by doing what you love
We often see exercise as something boring. Something we have to do if we want to lose weight or get fit. I don’t believe this. When choosing a career, everyone tells you to do what you love and you’ll...
View ArticlePasta Bolognese
This is a classic favorite for almost every athlete and there are infinite versions of it. Personally I prefer the simple version with ground meat, garlic, onions and strained tomatoes. Other versions...
View ArticleThe simple solution to stop eating unhealthy
Each and every day you have to make a ton of decision. When to wake up, what to wear, what to have for breakfast, what to have for lunch, etc. These decisions often becomes habits. You have the same...
View ArticleTake your life to the next level by banning news
”The man who reads nothing at all is better educated than the man who reads nothing but newspapers.” – Thomas Jefferson Early in 2012 I made the decision to stop consuming news. It’s without doubt one...
View ArticleWhat people regret the most before they die
What’s my purpose? What should I do with my life? These are difficult questions to answer but regret before death might give you some insight. Bronnie Ware worked in palliative care for many years –...
View ArticleInvested in a new running outfit and my first tights
My sister recently told me that she’ll be arranging a 5 km race this spring and apparently I’m registered. I haven’t done much running lately but thought this would be a great reason to get back in...
View ArticleSomething’s gotta give
I’m a big fan of optimizing our lives to become more productive and you can come a long way by implementing the ideas from my previous posts. However, eventually you’ll have to make a difficult...
View Article1 down, 364 to go – are you closer your goal?
The first day of the new year is coming to an end and the question you should ask yourself is: Am I closer to my goal now than I was yesterday? We love setting goals but then we get in a rut and tend...
View ArticleToday I finally received my new yoga mat
Yoga is associated with a bunch of health benefits so I decided to give it a go and turn 2013 into my yoga year by ordering a yoga mat on christmas day. Unfortunately, due to several red letter days,...
View ArticleRemove distractions and become productive with Bartender
I’ve previously written and mentioned the advantages of Concentrate to block time stealing websites. Today I noticed that they’ve made it available for free so head over and get it as soon as you can....
View ArticleThe promises I make
I’m not a heavy drinker. I do enjoy a beer or a glass of whiskey now and then but I don’t like the idea of being intoxicated. You can have just as fun being sober – probably more so since you don’t...
View ArticleThe consequences of your actions
Every action you make has a consequence. If you’re bored and watch TV when trying to sleep you wont get a good night of sleep. If you’re tired and take a warm shower you’ll become doughy and not as...
View ArticleWorkout partners
Sometimes it’s just meant to be. Call it destiny. I and my neighbors had a corridor party in the beginning of this year and, much to my joy, we started to discuss running. My sister is arranging a 5...
View ArticleMy morning routine
When was the last time you planned your morning routine? We go through the same thing every morning, day after day, year after year. It’s a big part of our life and sets the standard for the rest of...
View ArticleFinding inspiration – quality before quantity
Today you can get inspiring photos from Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Tumblr and a bunch of other sites. The problem is that every minute you spend looking for inspiring photos is a minute you...
View ArticleReplace your flowers with food
I’ve never had green fingers and the only plant I had as a kid was a cactus which dried out and looked the same for years even though I never touched it. When I finally moved into this apartment it...
View ArticleJack LaLanne on when to work out
I agree with a lot of the things Jack LaLanne preached and I truly believe that he’s right about working out in the morning. To get it outta the way, then your conscience is clear and you can spend...
View ArticleThe TV series we follow
A few years back I made an income writing about the latest TV series and as a result I ended up spending hours every day watching the latest episodes. Fortunately, I quickly realized that this wasn’t...
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