Category: Atomic Essays

As someone who has been a long-time enthusiast of quantified self logging and personal science, one of the aspects I closely monitor in my daily life is my beverage consumption. To accomplish this, I rely on a combination of Apple Shortcuts, Data Jar, and Airtable. The initial setup for this system took me less than…

Over the past year and a half, I have read over 150 books, 7 of which were on setting boundaries. Here are two books well worth your time: 📚 Set Boundaries, Find Peace: A Guide to Reclaiming Yourself by Nedra Glover Tawwab, this book – provides actionable and realistic advice – advice on different areas…

It's been a long-time goal to read 100 books – let alone in 1 year. Surely I've read close to 100 books over my lifetime. Although, I didn't track this type of data until approximately eight years ago. In 2021 my schedule was quite full to the brim! Between working full-time, then transitioning to consulting,…

It's been a long-time goal to read 100 books – let alone in 1 year. Surely I've read close to 100 books over my lifetime. Although, I didn't track this type of data until approximately eight years ago. In 2021 my schedule was quite full to the brim! Between working full-time, then transitioning to consulting,…

Today I came across a non-technical group discussing masked email and email aliases. The folks in the group used the terms interchangeably. However, while they are very similar, they are, in fact, slightly different and serve different functions. Here are the minor differences: ‍ Masked Email Easier and quicker to generate Typically randomly generated with…

I love building and shipping projects! I can ship projects quickly through a handful of software I use repeatedly. They have become part of my building framework, and I recommend them to anyone and everyone. Here are my favorite tools to build and ship quickly: 1. Carrd for 1-page landing pages 2. Webflow for 1-page…

I first joined Instagram probably in 2015 or 2016. I joined to keep up with friends and post pictures of travel. As an ADHD person, Instagram gives you that dopamine hit and lures you into the world of sharing your photos, over-sharing, and getting lost in hours' worth of video. Here is why I had…

I have been working at startups for the past 6+ years, and in each role, I was the first person in the IT department and helped build it from the ground up. Four of the start-ups I worked at were approaching or in their growth stage. And startup when this means chaos if there isn't…

In part one of how I stopped being late, I shared how I log my time, make time visible, and my habits for showering, hair, and makeup. 🕐 Clocks and Reminders When just starting to break your habit, I highly recommend keeping one clock in every room. Or in just areas where you are less…

Are you completing your 2021 reflections and starting to plan out 2022? You are likely looking for ways to make your year better and happier. Numerous varieties of experiences can make us happy in life. If you are exploring ways to find more happiness, perhaps it’s time to explore and embrace minimalism. ‍ I have…