Author: trabantbettina

A month of travelling with only one bag.

A month of travelling with only one bag.

“He who would travel happily must travel light.” (Antoine De Saint-Exupéry) As part of my year of self-experiments, I decided to try one-bag travel for April. Before diving into my own views on one-bag travel, let me briefly outline what it is, why it is…

The History of Computers: From Ancient Calculations to Modern Marvels

The History of Computers: From Ancient Calculations to Modern Marvels

Preface One of Life Organised’s specialisms is digital decluttering. Many people have reasonably clean, clutter-free homes, but when we look at their phones or computers, the situation is quite different. It could be a case of out of sight, out of mind, or people not…

The Benefits of Getting Up Early: Unlocking Your Full Potential

The Benefits of Getting Up Early: Unlocking Your Full Potential

Introduction ‘If you have dreams, then wake up early, put on your boots, and start your hustle’ (Avijeet Das) In today’s fast-paced world, the idea of waking up early might seem daunting, but countless successful individuals swear by it. Rising early offers a multitude of benefits,…

RIP – Margareta Magnusson: The Swedish Author Who Celebrates Life, Ageing, and Simplicity

RIP – Margareta Magnusson: The Swedish Author Who Celebrates Life, Ageing, and Simplicity

Introduction ‘The only thing we know for sure is that we will die one day. But before that, we can try almost anything.’(Margareta Magnusson – Dostadning: The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning) Margareta Magnusson, a Swedish author and artist, died last week on March…

Let Me Introduce You To Bettina, The Geek!

Let Me Introduce You To Bettina, The Geek!

‘I think there is a world market for maybe five computers.’ — Thomas Watson, chairman of IBM, 1943. Later this year, I have a big and slightly scary birthday. I will be officially old. See it as a curse, everything starts hurting, or a privilege,…