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“From passive consumption to active production.”

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SAD: When the System Runs Out of Fuel

A raw reflection on how low vitamin D levels can completely change your mental state and the surprising blood test results that explained months of unexplained mood changes.

2 February 202612 min to read

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25,000 Hours Wasted: The Price of My Digital Addiction

A raw, honest reflection on 25,000 hours lost to social media addiction over 11 years, the harsh realities of what I missed, and my journey to digital freedom.

23 January 202612 min to read

I Took a Cold Shower Every Day (almost) for 70 Days. Here is Why I don't want Going Back image

I Took a Cold Shower Every Day (almost) for 70 Days. Here is Why I don't want Going Back

70 days of cold showers transformed my daily routine. Discover why I'm never going back to hot water and the science behind dopamine spikes from cold exposure.

7 January 20267 min to read

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Social Media 0h: How I Took Back My Life

A candid, step-by-step reflection on how I went from 28 hours to 0 on social media, detailing relapses, strategies, and the four powerful steps that helped me regain control over my habits.

3 December 202515 min to read

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How I Reduced My Time on Social Media from 28h to 4.5h per Week

Step-by-step reflection on how I decreased my weekly social media usage from 28 hours to just 4.5 hours using control, freedom, and disgust techniques.

9 September 202511 min to read

11 Weeks of Writing: What I Learned About Diary image

11 Weeks of Writing: What I Learned About Diary

Reflections on starting a diary inspired by Matthew McConaughey's 'Greenlights' and the surprising benefits of expressive writing backed by science.

23 August 20258 min to read

The Hardest Part of Personal Projects: Finding Ideas image

The Hardest Part of Personal Projects: Finding Ideas

Why finding ideas for side projects is harder than coding them, and how pet projects like Onda and Cerk taught me the value of building tools I actually use.

21 August 20255 min to read