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Richard

I'm a creative front-end developer from the Netherlands, and this is my blog. I write about code, cycling, quantified self, and everyday life. I'm a proud father of twins.

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How to get healthy and fit (part 1)

How to get healthy and fit (part 1)
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Think about your life goals

There’s never a good time to sit down and think about what you want to accomplish. We have busy lives, and even when we’re not working, we might feel more like vegging in front of the TV or checking our feeds than thinking about the rest of our

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Turn inspiration into action

Turn inspiration into action
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The two most powerful ways to create a healthy eating pattern

The two most powerful ways to create a healthy eating pattern
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The pause upon which all else relies

There is one little habit I’ve learned that has changed everything else in my life. The pause. When we fail, it’s because we act on urges without thinking, without realizing it. We have the urge to eat junk, and we do it. We have the urge to check

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Constant task switching

I know I’m losing focus when I’m always jumping around from task to task. This is a “red flag” for me — a sign that I’m doing something wrong. You’ve done it too: switching from one browser tab to another, opening various emails and other messages, checking

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How to start meditating

Meditation has hit the mainstream! We’re hearing it talked about more and more, scientific studies are being conducted on its’ benefits, and grade schools are even starting to teach it to students. And it all makes perfect sense. We know that exercise is vital for our physical health, and

How to start meditating
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Father's day ride

I'm slowly getting some miles on my bike again. I'm pretty stoked about it!

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Let's talk about sleep

Let's talk about sleep
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Purpose Your Day: Most Important Task (MIT)

I’ve mentioned this briefly in my morning routine, but I thought I’d explain a little bit more about MITs – Most Important Tasks. It’s not an original concept, but one that I use daily, and that has helped me out tremendously. It’s straightforward: your MIT is the