I still remember the day I deleted my LinkedIn account. Not deactivated. Deleted. I'd spent months scrolling through UX design and writing positions in Japan, bookmarking roles that looked perfect. Every single time, I'd get hit the same line: "Japanese language proficiency required." I'm an English teacher with a law degree, teaching in Japan, trying to break into tech. Self-taught in design. Passionate about words and user experience. Completely locked out of the traditiona

Let your voice be heard. We All Have a Voice...But What Does That Actually Mean? We all have a voice. Not just something we’re born with, but something we use to communicate, create, and make sense of the world around us. It shows up in the way we express ideas, the choices we make, and the things we're drawn to. Even in moments where we're not trying, our voice shows up. As we get older, as circumstances shift, recognising our voice becomes a bit tricky. Think of instances w

When challenges arise, how do you respond? Do you see obstacles as roadblocks or as invitations to explore new paths? I’ve found that embracing innovative solutions techniques can transform the way we approach problems, turning uncertainty into opportunity. It’s not just about finding any answer. It’s about discovering the right answer, one that resonates deeply and drives meaningful progress. Let’s embark on a journey together to uncover how these techniques can empower you

What if just five minutes a day could make you a sharper, faster, more innovative thinker? You don’t need hours of deep work or a stroke of genius to unlock creativity—just a quick, structured sprint to train your brain like a muscle. The 5-Minute Creativity Sprint is a simple but powerful exercise designed to break mental blocks, spark fresh ideas, and improve problem-solving skills. Best of all? It’s fun, fast, and works anywhere—whether you’re at your desk, in a coffee sho

Have you ever struggled to find your iPhone? I mean really struggled. There's no "find my iPhone", no Apple Watch, no AirTag, and guess what? Silent mode is on. Now, you have a real problem to solv e, the case of the missing iPhone . Will you approach the search and rescue mission haphazardly or do you have a structured plan? What about thinking like a detective by observing, questioning assumptions, using pattern recognition, connecting the dots, and experimenting? These cri

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Children are masterminds! They live a life dedicated to creating. From little girls playing with dolls, making dolls' clothes, food, appliances to cook the food, building the most extravagant doll houses from the simplest materials, to the little boys making race cars from juice boxes and bottle caps, using rubber bands to make whatever their minds can conceive, and everything in between, you know it they'll make it. Children are always scribbling something, drawing, writing,