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    Organisation and Productivity

    How I Organise My Computer Desktop to Conquer My Hot Mess

    ByMel April 9, 2026May 1, 2026

    Two simple hacks for organising your Windows desktop: a visual wallpaper organiser you can make free in Canva, plus a step-by-step guide to colour-coding your folders by project.

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    Bad At Finishing Things? Or is ‘Finished’ Overrated?

    ByMel September 18, 2025May 1, 2026

    Bad at finishing things? Maybe the problem is how ‘finished’ is defined. Here’s why you may need to set your own definition of ‘finished’.

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    Lifelong Learning

    How I Supercharge the Feynman Technique and AI for Better Learning

    ByMel August 6, 2025May 1, 2026

    Worried AI will rot your brain? Learn how to turn ChatGPT into a learning coach with the Feynman technique and AI + spaced repetition for rock-solid retention. Key Takeaways Not going to lie, I love AI. At the same time, I worry about its impacts. The promises? Exciting. The threats? Bloody scary. In this article,…

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    Organisation and Productivity

    How I Hack Daily Notes In Obsidian with Dataview to Remember All the Things

    ByMel July 21, 2025May 1, 2026

    How I use daily notes in Obsidian with the Dataview plugin to help me remember stuff, capture ideas & tasks, and surface what matters in seconds.

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    Organisation and Productivity

    Time Budgeting and Time Mapping: How I Use a Flexible Approach to Stay On Top of All My Projects

    ByMel July 11, 2025May 1, 2026

    How I use time budgeting and flexible time mapping to juggle multiple projects and interests without burning out (well…mostly). Practical tips for when life gets messy. Key Takeaways Juggling multiple passions, creative pursuits, work, life, or maybe even a portfolio career? If you’re like me, you’re trying to do everything at once, spinning a dozen…

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    Organisation and Productivity

    Divide and Conquer: The Four Quarters Method for Multi‑Passionate People

    ByMel June 26, 2025May 1, 2026

    Struggling to fit all your passions into one day? Discover the flexible Four Quarters Method to structure your time, stay focused, and make space for everything that matters. Key Takeaways Trying to work out how to fit everything into your day in a structured way? Trying to give the right weight and attention to each…

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    Organisation and Productivity

    ChatGPT for Productivity: 5 AI-Powered Strategies to Supercharge Motivation

    ByMel February 10, 2025May 1, 2026

    Struggling with motivation? Here’s how to use ChatGPT for productivity and motivation to beat procrastination and stay on track. Get practical prompts, tips, and real-life examples to boost your focus—even when you’d rather be scrolling!

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    Organisation and Productivity

    From Brain Dump to Action Plan: Use ChatGPT to Organise Ideas

    ByMel February 10, 2025May 1, 2026

    Too many ideas, not enough action? Learn how to use ChatGPT to organise ideas, sort the chaos, and turn your thoughts into an action plan!

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    Are You Multi-Passionate? 9 Sure-Fire Signs You’re a Generalist

    ByMel April 19, 2024May 1, 2026

    Explore the top signs you’re a generalist with our guide. Are you multi-passionate with diverse interests and a love for learning? Find out here!

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    Organisation and Productivity

    7 Digital Tools That Seamlessly Keep My Life in Order

    ByMel January 31, 2024May 1, 2026

    From keeping track of tasks and appointments to maintaining our personal budget and files, these are the digital tools I use to organise my life.

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