Ever found yourself trapped in the endless loop of doom-scrolling, even after vowing to cut back? I recently embarked on a mission to adopt a “low-information diet,” aiming to reduce my news intake and reclaim my peace of mind. Spoiler alert: it didn’t go as planned. It all began when I stumbled upon a thought-provoking […]
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The Art of Doing Nothing
Lately, I’ve noticed that even when I take time off, I don’t actually rest. There’s this constant hum in the background—tasks I could be doing, goals I haven’t hit, that nagging feeling that I should be productive. And because of that, even my downtime feels… less restful? Like a phone that’s technically on “low power […]
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A Simple Home-Cooked Meal
Day 1 of Ramadan in Melbourne meant 14+ hours without food, water, or coffee—tough! But as sunset approached, my wife and I headed over to my parents’ place for iftar (breaking the fast). When we arrived, my mum had prepared a feast, with some of my favourites. It was the typical Ramadan affair with dates […]
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Finding blind spots with long walks
Ever had one of those conversations that start out as casual banter but somehow lead to a profound realization? That happened to me this week. An old friend decided to keep his schedule more open—less rigid planning, more space for spontaneous catch-ups, like we used to do in university. So, when we met up, we […]