Voice Notes on Wellbeing and Productivity

This voice note shares some reflections on a topic that keeps showing up in my work: the idea that "less is more". Here are links to a few things I mentioned:Original article: Sometimes Less (Really) is More (includes doodle and links to research).Articles about going alcohol-free.

In this voice note, I share one of my goals for the coming year. It's a bit awkward as it is about being a better friend. In the voice note, I also mention my half-marathon and Silent Book Club.

This is my first voice note of 2026, so Happy New Year to you. In this voice note, I share an experiment I am planning to support better prioritisation (and I encourage you to join me). Here are some of the things I mentioned in the voice note:Just One Priority (doodle)Greg McKeownMy digital products (including Personal Systems Pack and Trust Your Task List)Links to my digital tools (including Tana and Todoist) Join my newsletter

This voice note shares a fun AI use case for creative learning and rest. Here are a few things I mentioned:Seven Types of RestSkillshareDomestika

This voice note shares three things I have done recently to improve my sleep (plus a bonus technique that I have not tried yet). Links I mentioned are below:Brick (affiliate link)Cognitive Shuffling (via Calm)I take this magnesium.

This voice note shares my recent experience attending a silent book club for the first time. Here are links to some of the things I mention in the episode:50 Sentences That Make Life EasierMy KindleLoops Sign up to receive my newsletter

This voice note was recorded on my recent “Thinking Day”. Here are links to some of the things mentioned:My new creative Instagram account: @MartineMakesStuffAll my photos from the August Break photography challenge Sark and HermPriaulx Library Lifestyle-centric planning (Cal Newport)

In this voice note, I explore the idea of holidays being positive pattern disruptors by reflecting on my recent trip to Norway.

In this voice note, I talk about my experience of taking a year off alcohol. I mention the Days Since app and the Dryy Community in the episode.

In this voice note, I share some of my “quirky” hobbies and invite you to reflect on your own. Why are quirky hobbies a good idea? What is their impact on wellbeing? What can you learn from your hobbies? Here is a link to the Murdle book I mentioned in the episode: Murdle Book 1. You can also try Murdle online at the Murdle website.