How to create a “copy” link in Google Workplace
A simple step-by-step guide on how to share a Gsuite link that forces the user to create a copy before viewing the file.
Developing a gratitude practice
Some things I do to connect with the good in my life, and ideas for developing your own gratitude practice.
What I’ve learned from one year of parenting
They say it takes 10,000 hours to become expert at something, which is 1 year, 1 month and 21 days without breaks. So am I a parenting expert now? Not quite.
Why you should be your own butler
New decision framework just dropped: will my future self be grateful for this?
How I use Apple Shortcuts to manage this blog
Apple Shortcuts can turn any URL into an app on your iPhone Home screens.
What I’ve learned from the GenAI MasterClass
I watched the GenAI MasterClass so you don’t have to.
Website Feedback Tracking Sucks (But BugHerd Fixes It)
Herd bugs, not cats, with the BugHerd website feedback tracking tool.
How to make a new year bingo card
New year, new goal setting method! We took the new year bingo card idea for a spin.
How to personalise ChatGPT
Telling ChatGPT about your tone of voice and other preferences will help it produce better, more accurate results.
How to triage and queue episodes in the Apple Podcasts app
Make the most of Apple Podcasts by honing the listening list, so it becomes a personal radio station!
Monthly favourites — December 2024
Learning about fear setting, minimum effective dose and our untrustworthy brains from Tim Ferriss, with a side of baby data tracking.
Monthly favourites — November 2024
Learn great copywriting, ADHD and Dr Mindy Pelz were all in my earbuds this month.
Should I use AI, given its concerning environmental impact?
AI is here, but let’s talk about whether we should really be using it.
Monthly favourites — October 2024
On teams that work well together, and raising happy, resilient children (and adults).
How to create a professional resume in Notion
How I use Notion to create and share my professional resume, with a template so you can too.
Monthly favourites — September 2024
On return to work styling, and improving coaching skills.
How to create a consistent YouTube thumbnail in Photoshop
A peek behind the magic curtain at our YouTube thumbnail template.
5 things you can do with Google Lens in Chrome
You can now use Google Lens in Chrome, so here’s what that’s good for!
Monthly favourites — August 2024
On restarting old projects with thanks to new inspiration.
How I setup a new mac
If you like a clean and tidy digital workspace, these are some things you may want to adjust when setting up a new mac… or improving an old one!
How to blur part of an image for free
If you need to blur part of an image and can’t afford Photoshop, try the free blur tools in Canva or Awesome Screenshot!
Monthly favourites — June & July 2024
Using AI at work, and Michelle Obama’s life story.
Monthly favourites — May 2024
On navigating overwhelm: mental health, motherhood and the state of the world.
Monthly favourites — March & April 2024
Life skills, effective habits, your 4 key financial numbers, and some escapist television.
Monthly favourites — February 2024
Lessons in black humour, originality, productivity and low standards.
Monthly favourites — December 2023 & January 2024
A cheesy drama and some good news.
Monthly favourites — November 2023
Entertain-news, audiobooks on Spotify, and documenting little snippets of life with 1 Second Everyday.
Monthly favourites — October 2023
This is a love letter to A24, with a sidenote lesson in aiming for the minimum.
Monthly favourites — September 2023
The start of Spring was filled with the smell of jasmine in my garden, along with a thriller film, board games and better spreadsheeting skills.
Why you should have a hype folder at work
A hype folder is a place to keep track of praise and positive feedback, so you can refer to it when you need a confidence boost.
How to be productive with life admin
Not all hours are created equal: when it comes to life admin, you need to manage for energy, and allow time for “being human”.
How to use the Slack workflow builder to send weekly reminders
Slack workflows are a great way to automate reminders for your team at work. Here’s how to set them up.
On writing again, and dictating instead of typing
Sometimes you just have to start writing (or dictating!) and see what comes out.
Monthly favourites — August 2023
We’ve had a little winter hibernation time but back with some of the things that are inspiring us at the moment, including Dua Lipa, ADHD tips, and protein tracking.
Looking back at past habits: which ones stuck?
Instead of curating our favourite things, Aimee had the idea for us to look back on past habits and see what we’ve stuck to, evolved or dropped completely.
Find the email you need with these Gmail search tips
Email overload is stressful, but Gmail offers powerful search features to help you manage your inbox. We’ve compiled our most used Gmail search tips to help you find the email you need.
Monthly favourites — April 2023
This month is all about home organisation, compartmentalising home vs work, being imperfect and pinning things again.
How I use iMovie to edit how-to videos for YouTube
If you’re a Mac user wanting to edit home movies or basic YouTube videos, iMovie might be for you!
Learn how to use Google Calendar advanced settings with these six tips
Tame your unruly calendar and manage your time more effectively with these Google Calendar advanced settings tips.
How I use ChatGPT to have a bit of fun
ChatGPT can write jokes, trivia questions, poems and stories. Here are some prompts to try for fun.