Before Breakfast Editing your life, with Christine Koh
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Nov 12, 2025 Christine Koh, a former music-and-brain scientist turned writer and podcast host, shares her insights on editing life for better well-being. She defines life editing as identifying and removing pain points, encouraging micro-routines for daily joy. Christine discusses planning systems, tackling tough tasks first, and the power of micro journaling. She reveals her newfound passion for gardening and how she generates ideas off-screen, highlighting the importance of noticing small joyful moments in everyday life.
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Start Days With Micro Joys
- Do insert micro moments of joy into your morning instead of immediately scrolling.
- Small rituals like a 10-minute puzzle or book before tasks calm your nervous system and boost wellbeing.
Micro Edits Yield Big Wellbeing Gains
- Small daily levers can significantly reduce stress and increase joy.
- Micro changes offer regular touchpoints that calm the nervous system and improve wellbeing.
Practice The Graceful Decline
- Do use a 'graceful decline' to say no without excuses.
- Declining promptly creates space and reduces resentment in your schedule.