Nick J Stevens
On vitality, mindfulness and philosophy

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Mar
25
Saturday Blueprint on the Monthly Review

Saturday Blueprint on the Monthly Review

My suggested prompts for a Monthly Review, plus my full Monthly Review template.
6 min read
Mar
18
Saturday Blueprint on Contrast and Dichotomy

Saturday Blueprint on Contrast and Dichotomy

An exploration of the dichotomies we see in everyday life and how to embrace imperfection.
6 min read
Mar
11
Saturday Blueprint on Why I Write

Saturday Blueprint on Why I Write

I explore the benefits of writing, how writing helps you think, and how writing is a great creativity enabler. I’ll also cover how I write and the tools I use.
4 min read
Mar
04
Saturday Blueprint on Turning 40

Saturday Blueprint on Turning 40

Things I wished I knew a decade ago, and other musings on turning 40.
6 min read
Feb
25
Saturday Blueprint on Writing Your Story

Saturday Blueprint on Writing Your Story

Writing what you know, think and believe is a great gift to yourself, in terms of clarity and purpose, and a great gift to your future generations, so that they may truly know you.
3 min read
Feb
18
Saturday Blueprint on Dartmoor

Saturday Blueprint on Dartmoor

Everyone can benefit from time in nature. Dartmoor is one such open space that I find hugely uplifting.
5 min read
Feb
11
Saturday Blueprint on Habits and Routines

Saturday Blueprint on Habits and Routines

How simple, daily habits transformed my life and at nearly 40 I look and feel better than I did a decade ago.
7 min read
Feb
04
Saturday Blueprint on Directives

Saturday Blueprint on Directives

Take action on what you read by creating personal directives, or instructions, to follow.
4 min read
Feb
02
The case against time management

The case against time management

There will never be enough time to do all the things you wish to do, so a new approach is called for. Starting with acceptance.
4 min read
Jan
29
An essay on Dartmoor

An essay on Dartmoor

An essay on Dartmoor and the beauty of this wild landscape.
3 min read