Ivan Kabandize.

Articles - 15

The Effective Annual Planning Framework

As the year comes to a close, it’s natural to find ourselves asking, “Where did the time go?” This question echoes a truth about life—that time moves swiftly...

Dec 31, 2024 - 6 min read

Set Healthy Boundaries

As young people navigate their careers and personal lives, flexibility, and intentionality are crucial for growth and learning. However, without clear...

Dec 14, 2024 - 4 min read

Work-Life Harmony

The concept of “work-life balance” suggests an ideal state where professional and personal lives exist in perfect equilibrium. While well-intentioned, this...

Dec 13, 2024 - 4 min read

Focus, Less Is More

In a world that often glorifies multitasking and doing it all, there’s a counterintuitive truth: less is more. True fulfilment and productivity come not from...

Dec 12, 2024 - 4 min read

Measure What Matters

Our lives are filled with countless data points—milestones, habits, finances, relationships, health, and more. Yet, in this ocean of information, not all data...

Dec 11, 2024 - 3 min read

Building Healthy Habits

Building habits that stick is one of the most rewarding yet challenging journeys. I've learned that it’s not about massive, perfect efforts but small...

Nov 25, 2024 - 4 min read

Unplug Often, Embrace Solitude

In this “always-on” world, moments of stillness can feel like luxuries. But I’ve learned that intentionally stepping away from the noise—whether it’s social...

Nov 24, 2024 - 4 min read

Systems Over Goals

Goals are great, but systems are better. While goals define what you want to achieve, systems determine how you get there. This distinction, emphasized by...

Nov 23, 2024 - 4 min read

Focusing On The Big Rocks

Life can often feel overwhelming—a constant balancing act of work, relationships, and personal aspirations. One of the most profound lessons I’ve learned is...

Nov 22, 2024 - 4 min read

The Struggle to Maintain the Joyful Habits That Renew Us

The late afternoon sun was starting to set when I decided to step outside after a long day of work. It had been a while since I’d gone on one of my walks—too...

Nov 13, 2024 - 6 min read

Notion Weekly Planner

As a person who religiously practices weekly planning for productivity, I leverage several tools and techniques in order for me to remain efficient and...

May 11, 2023 - 7 min read

How I Plan My Week

Weekly planning is an important aspect of my life and a great accelerator of my productivity. I have previously written about weekly planning for productivity...

Mar 30, 2023 - 6 min read

ChatGPT vs Notion AI

ChatGPT and Notion AI recently emerged as winners under the Product of the Year category of the 2022 Golden Kitty Awards. ChatGPT was the overall winner with...

Feb 10, 2023 - 7 min read

Weekly Planning for Productivity

Productivity is a goal for many of us, whether at work or in our personal lives. One of the most effective ways to stay productive is to plan ahead and...

Jan 30, 2023 - 5 min read

Tools That Have Triggered My Growth and Productivity

If you know me personally, you probably already know that I’m fascinated by technology and its immense possibilities. If I have a problem to solve or a task to...

Feb 28, 2022 - 6 min read