the sun room

the sun room

the essays

we can start again in march
january and february as rehearsal and 6 cosy activities to take your mind off the darkness
the single-purpose device every reader should own
it's time to ditch the kindle
a very bookish reflection of 2025
(and a holiday gift for you inside) everything i read in 2025 and all the feelings, good and bad, that came along with them
i don't care anymore
letting go of the person i'm "supposed" to be in order to live the quiet life i actually want
a quiet life is a confident life
what i mean when i say i'm finding quiet
7 winter projects i’m using to distract me from seasonal affective disorder
and a master list of more project ideas to add to your personal winter toolkit
the lost art of being unavailable
we're all chronically online
6 single-purpose devices i use every day to reduce screentime
and the price we pay for convenience
it’s okay to be a shy adult
right?
morning ritual as the path to a well-lived life
how just a good book, the gentle hum of jazz and a well-made cup of tea makes me feel like everything is going to be okay
a list of projects to keep me company during autumn
notes on how i’m appreciating the darker months this year so i don’t get too sad
at least make your screen time productive
the rise of cosy gamers and why you should be one too (and some recommendations to help you get started)
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