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My Weekly Software Stack (2025 Edition)
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What I use at home and work each week On the success of my Five apps I use every day to organise my life (2024 Edition), I thought I would list all the apps I...
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New habit for the New Year? Try this.
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One strategic approach that helped me not give up on new habits. So, it’s the start of the year. ‘New year, new me’ I hear you say. You buy all the gear (and no idea)...
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Hey there! I’ve been working on getting back into the groove of posting weekly, and I think I’ve finally found a plan that will help me stick to it. If you’ve been following along, you...
on Nov 9
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Hi, I’m Mark. I work in the education sector in England. I have been blogging since the start of 2023. I am interested in minimalism (inc. digital), stoicism, mindfulness, and technology. I spent fifteen years...
on Nov 9
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First impressions of Voicenotes
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Discovering the Sixth Essential App: Revolutionising Productivity with Voicenotes Thirteen days after posting my popular blog on the five essential apps I use every day to organise my life, I believe I have found the...
on Nov 8
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Finding Joy in Prioritising What Matters In the past few months, I’ve taken a deep dive into understanding what truly matters in my life. One thing that stands out is recognising the importance of distinguishing...
on Nov 8
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Rekindling my use of e-ink books
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From Apple Books to Amazon Kindle Paperwhite: A Journey Towards Focus and Immersion in Reading This past year, I have opted for Apple’s Book app and physical books. Physical books have always been a safe...
on Nov 2
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Five apps I use every day to organise my life (2024 Edition)
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Many changes, same principleIt has been over a year since I last published my post on the apps I use every day on Medium. The fact the post is my most successful post made me...
on Oct 28
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This has been the week of nothing, as in, I haven’t done much. It’s a good thing because I needed to recharge my batteries. Watch update Seven days without a smartwatch and I have to...
on Aug 23
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Hello. I hope you are all keeping well and safe. What a week! Here are three main focuses to my week. Thank you for your continued support. I have noticed an increase in viewership that...
on Aug 12
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I’m back as promised. There is a bit to unpack this week. Sticking with Ulysses for writing I was on the fence over what tool I would be using for my writing since I knew...
on Aug 5
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It’s been a while. I apologise. What was intended to be a weekly post had not transpired. Life got in the way, but I am here to give it another go. Self-doubt, lack of interest...
on Jul 29
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In an age where subscription fatigue is real, and many apps force you into monthly payments, finding a note-taking app like Twos is refreshing. Twos doesn’t require a subscription, yet I choose to subscribe, and...
on Jul 13
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I completed my Minimalist May challenge!
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How a challenge improved my life.At the start of May 2024, I posted on my blog that I would be setting myself a challenge of less. A challenge where I would focus on five areas...
on Jun 1
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Done, faite, fertig, tecta! Today is the last day of my WeblogPoMo2024 challenge. Although I have enjoyed the time writing my posts, I am happy to move on to future goals. There has been a...
on May 31
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Minimalist May - Days 29 and 30
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Apologies for not updating yesterday. It was a busy day with plenty of adventuring out without spending much money apart from parking. It was my fourteenth wedding anniversary on Wednesday, so I had been busy...
on May 30
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Today was a successful day. I am grateful for the little triumphs I am experiencing at the moment. A few months ago, things weren’t going too well in all areas of my life. Life is...
on May 28
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Four days to go! I can do this. There’s something inside me that feels some of these habits will stick with me. In the afternoon, I got the opportunity to hold the EFL League Two...
on May 27
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Oh, how I love weekends. Even better, I love weekends that are followed with another seven days off afterwards. I had a lovely, relaxing day at home. DietBreakfast — Two crumpets with low-fat spread. Lunch...
on May 26
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I got shadow banned on Twitter!
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For reasons unknown, I got shadow banned from the bird site that has a confused personality. It is Twitter or X? No-one can truly stick to one or the other. I have recently noticed engagement...
on May 26
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I cancelled my micro.blog plan
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I cancelled my micro.blog plan today. There’s nothing wrong with the service. So why have I stopped using micro.blog for my blogging? Cost and time are the two main reasons. Firstly, I recently acquired a...
on May 26
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Six days and counting until the challenge is over. I’m near the end. I can’t complain too much because the challenge has encouraged me to start writing again. DietBreakfast - Two crumpets with low-fat spread...
on May 25
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I’ve had a relatively easy, lazy day. Being off work has its many perks. Maybe too much time was spent on Forza Horizon 5 today. The new 80s retro neon wave theme and music kept...
on May 24
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Roll on the holiday! I have a day at home tomorrow to focus on rebuilding parts of my school’s website. After that, I am officially on holiday for a week. This time will be used...
on May 23
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Only nine days to go until the challenge is over. It couldn’t come quicker. However, there have been many triumphs along the way. Just today, I realised I am financially better off than I have...
on May 22
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I struggled to get a post out yesterday. Things were hectic all day, and it was followed by a trip to the out of hours doctor for my son. The drama never ends. I have...
on May 21
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I’m loving the sun at the moment. Waking up to beautiful blue skies is a big deal when you live a frequently grey Britain. The fact I could spend it at home is another bonus....
on May 19
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Today was a beautiful day with plenty of sun. It is very rare to have a childless weekend, but this weekend is one of them. The first few hours of the day were used for...
on May 18
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Time to celebrate the weekend. I had a day off on Friday, and it was a great opportunity to get next week planned ahead. The benefit of working a four-day working week means I can...
on May 17
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It has been seventeen days since I started my Minimalist May challenge. There have certainly been some challenging moments so far. Here is a quick rundown of how the experiment is going for me. DietOf...
on May 17
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I’m half way there. Technically, tomorrow lunchtime will be the halfway mark. I’m excited to end this challenge. I’m not sure what will be staying and what will go at the end of this experiment....
on May 15
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Today went better than expected after yesterday’s minor struggles. I appreciate the daily prompts from my Apple Watch to move more and complete my rings. It’s these little nudges that remind me of the goals...
on May 14
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This will be a short one. The day went according to plan. I am worried that it could unravel at some point because some urges are starting to creep back. DietI don’t even have to...
on May 13
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Every so often, you simply need a day to rest. Having the perfect weather helps, too. I managed to get both, so I'm happy about that. There were a few changes to my routine today....
on May 12
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Today was a warm day and I spent it completing a REC (Rescue Emergency Care) first aid course. The course was great. I had a laugh with my colleagues, who are always supportive. DietPorridge...
on May 11
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I had a day off work to recharge my batteries. Being at home allows me to take a step back to see what is going on in my life. DietI eat less when I am...
on May 10
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I have to say, hot days make me want to give it all up and enjoy my life. There were a few challenges, but I got through it. DietI struggled with my food today. It...
on May 9
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This will be a short one. Today was very much like most of the week gone by. DietStuck to not eating anything on the ‘naughty’ list. Around 4PM, I was starving and I managed to...
on May 8
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Today marks one week since I started the challenge for May. In that time, I have formed some positive routines and lost four pounds in weight. DietAgain, I had a successful day on this front....
on May 7
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The people who make the Brite app reached out to me with a premium account to try their all-in-one service. I already have things in place for tasks, calendar, notes, etc, through other apps. I...
on May 6
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Maybe Todoist isn’t the answer
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My month with Todoist has gone relatively well. I have ranked up with Karma points, reaching professional quickly. Most of my goals were met within the predicted timeline, too. My bet was on Todoist to...
on May 6
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Tiredness kicked in today. I also noted my balance and attention wained throughout the day. My tolerance threshold dwindled, making me irritable more than usual. I have not felt tiredness like this before. All I...
on May 5
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Today I experienced the first weekend of the challenge, knowing Saturday is the day I snack the most. Needless to say, I was challenged like no other day. Historically, Saturdays are my cheat day when...
on May 4
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Another day, another successful day in my mission to make the right cuts. Today was a busy one for me at work, resulting in my routine being put out of place. DietAnother day without snacking....
on May 3
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Yesterday wasn’t tricky as I previously imagined. I managed to get through it with ease. Like any new habit, the first few days can go relatively well. DietWhat I have noticed is my yearning for...
on May 2
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Minimalist May: A Change for the Better
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Minimalist May is a self-imposed month of LESS (and so-called hardship). It is the month I set out three minimalist-focused challenges to complete. I want to say less, but I gain so much from the...
on May 1
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Hi, I'm Mark. I am interested in minimalism (inc. digital), stoicism, mindfulness, and tech. About me | Now
on Apr 30