Published inILLUMINATION·PinnedMember-onlyA Raycast Of SunshineAutomation at your fingertips — I love automation. Automation comes in all shapes and sizes, but when it comes to my day-to-day life, especially at work, anything I can do to quickly launch apps and speed up tasks makes me feel better about being productive. Ignoring the time spent in setting up these flows, and…Productivity4 min readProductivity4 min read
Published inILLUMINATION·PinnedMember-onlyObsidian RevisitedThe story so far… — I’ve been using Obsidian for little over 3 months. Rewind…. Actually, I first downloaded it and looked at it back in January 2022 ⬇️ How Obsidian Has Raised My Game Maybe it can raise your game toomedium.com However, when I first started using it, I felt quite overwhelmed. It promises so much, but to get there, it’s a steep learning curve; the various…Productivity3 min readProductivity3 min read
Published inILLUMINATION·PinnedMember-onlyWatch Out Chrome… There’s A New Browser In Town!Web browsing comes of age — Browsing the internet. A past-time that really does pass the time. We all use the internet to search for various things or to carry out various tasks. You’re using the internet to read this right now. In the beginning, it was Microsofts own Internet Explorer that the majority of people…Internet4 min readInternet4 min read
Published inILLUMINATION·PinnedMember-onlyMy Top iPhone Apps 2023An updated view of the apps I use all the time — Back in February 2022, I wrote a story about the apps I use on my iPhone. Over the course of time, some of those apps have changed, for a multitude of reasons. Either I no longer needed them, I found something better or I found something cheaper. I thought I…Productivity3 min readProductivity3 min read
Published inILLUMINATION·PinnedMember-onlyHow I Use Drafts as my Second BrainGetting into the habit of note-taking is key — Thank you Tiago Forte, for writing “Building a Second Brain”. This is a book that, if you’re looking to build and improve on note-taking and personal knowledge management (PKM), you should really invest in. The tools I use for my Second Brain are not actually called out in his book…Personal Knowledge System7 min readPersonal Knowledge System7 min read
Published inILLUMINATION·18 hours agoMember-onlyA Letter To A Younger MeWhat would you tell yourself if you had the chance? — Ever wished you could go back in time to give yourself some tips? What would you say? Dear Julian, I hope this letter finds you well and happy. …Personal2 min readPersonal2 min read
Published inThe Shortform·23 hours agoMember-onlyMemories Are Made Of ThisMemories are powerful. They can bring us great joy, but also deep sadness.Wellness1 min readWellness1 min read
Published inThe Shortform·2 days agoMember-onlySummer BreezeOne hot summer day, a gentle breeze swept across the field, rustling the leaves of the trees and cooling the skin of those resting on the grass. Some found the heat unbearable, others welcomed the warmth of the sunshine. The breeze carried the scent of freshly cut grass and the…Wellness1 min readWellness1 min read
Published inMIDFORM·2 days agoMember-onlyAre You Drinking Enough?Water is one of the most important and essential substances for life. Our bodies are made up of almost 60% water, so it is no surprise that staying hydrated is critical for our health. Let’s explore the reasons why water is good for you. Keeps you hydrated Staying hydrated is one of the…Health3 min readHealth3 min read
Published inThe Shortform·3 days agoMember-onlyThe Power Of The SunThe sun beamed as Rosalind took a stroll around the park. She had read many times about the benefits of sunlight but had never thought it was true until she felt it. She felt a sense of calmness as the sun rays touched her skin, making her feel uplifted and…Wellbeing1 min readWellbeing1 min read
