Discover how to create a seamless productivity workflow by connecting four powerful tools. Learn the practical mechanics of moving tasks and ideas between Bullet Journal, Todoist, Obsidian, and Morgen—reducing friction and creating a system that truly supports your work
Discover how to create a seamless productivity workflow by connecting four powerful tools. Learn the practical mechanics of moving tasks and ideas between Bullet Journal, Todoist, Obsidian, and Morgen—reducing friction and creating a system that truly supports your work
I've tested countless productivity tools, but only a few have stood the test of time. My Bullet Journal, Todoist, Obsidian, and Morgen form the foundation of my executive function support system—balancing structure with adaptability. Here's how they work together.
Weekly Ember 6
Competence in one area doesn’t guarantee ease in another—and that’s not failure, it’s growth by design. Explore how iteration, self-awareness, and adaptive systems can transform frustration into fuel for becoming your best self—one imperfect step at a time.
When you've masterfully handled complex operations or solved intricate problems, the struggle with basic maintenance tasks feels almost nonsensical.
Sometimes, closure isn't something you receive—it's something you create. When you see someone's truth clearly—not the version you wish they were, not the version you thought they could be—you stop waiting for something that was never there. That's where recovery really begins.
I tried all the typical advice—strict bedtimes, no screens, warm tea—but nothing stuck. I’d either ignore the routine completely or resent it as another rule I was failing at.
Understanding our natural rhythms isn't about forcing change—it's about noticing the subtle patterns that shape our days and learning to work with them rather than against them. Through mindful observation and gentle adjustments, we can create systems that support sustainable growth.
Sometimes our desperate search for the 'right' patterns becomes the very thing blocking us from discovering our natural rhythms. Learn how letting go of borrowed systems can lead to more authentic and effective ways of working and growing.
Recovery isn’t about taking a break—it’s about understanding when to step back so you can move forward with greater strength.
As I reflect on the current date, I'm struck by how quickly time passes. It's now late January 2025, and a new year is stretching out before us. The start of a fresh calendar always feels full of potential and possibilities.
The garden teaches us that growth isn't linear. The weight room shows us that strength comes from strategic rest as much as strategic effort. And nature demonstrates, again and again, that resilience comes from working with natural cycles, not against them.