Let’s be real: We live in a world where our phones are basically extensions of ourselves. 🤳🏼 From the moment we wake up to the time we go to bed, we’re scrolling, typing, and clicking our way through life… But here’s the thing—while technology is amazing, it can easily take control of our attention, productivity, […]

Have a nagging sense that there are never enough hours in the day and that you always fall behind on your to-do list?  

“Leisurehacker” was born 6 years ago today. Leisure-hacking, for me, is and has always been about lifestyle design. Lifestyle design is intentionally crafting a way of life ( = how you spend your time, energy, and money) that aligns with who you are. This means that a “good life,” a happy, fulfilling, satisfying, successful life, […]

In life, we all face tough times that can really test us. Whether it’s a personal problem, a work challenge, or the unpredictable world around us, these moments can be a real struggle.What determines how we handle these challenges and how we come out on the other side are the mental tools at our disposal. […]

Have you ever noticed how your brain has a funny way of focusing on the negative?And I don’t mean just your brain… The human brain is just hardwired to pay more attention to negative information and experiences compared to positive ones.  This innate tendency is called the “negativity bias.”  It’s a fundamental survival mechanism that has evolved over […]

How to detach from thoughts that aren’t serving us so we can experience less stress and take action with ease.