My name is Devi, and 2019 is My Year of Deep Work. I’m typing this on a laptop with a piece of chocolate in my mouth, in bed and my iPhone within reach. Surely I’m not the only one here who feels chronically distracted? I started reading Cal Newport’s book, Deep Work a few weeks … Read more the 21-Day Deep Work Challenge for you
Happy New Year, friends. I hope 2019 started well for you wherever you are. I can hear the whirring of our ceiling fan as I write this. We are in the middle of what promises to be a warm Melbourne summer. It feels good. I love thinking about the past year before I start thinking … Read more what I learned in 2018
[ba-dropcap size=”4″]F[/ba-dropcap]ebruary is almost finished, and I’m still thinking about goals. Here are a few things I’ve learned after eight weeks of 2018. The domino effect: intentionality in one area leads to change in other areas. Some of the small steps I take in other goals have led to other changes in my life, changes … Read more small thoughts about big goals
Last year I misplaced a book in our house, at least that’s what I hoped. It is a copy of Thumbprint in the Clay by Luci Shaw, one that she signed and gave to me when I was at a writing retreat in 2016. It was my companion during Lent last year. I read through … Read more ask for more
Most of you may be thinking (or trying not to think) about a certain international event of importance. Me? I can’t help myself, I’m still looking back. History has always fascinated me, it was my favourite subject in school, I majored in it at university, and it continues to be something that keeps me grounded … Read more what I learned in 2016