Writing
Easy reading is damn hard writing. — Nathaniel Hawthorne
Welcome to my writing page. Over the years, I have written books, reflective essays, clinical psychology research, and personal columns.
If you are new here, treat this page as a gentle guide. Below you will find where to begin across my core themes, published books, academic research, and selected writing from the archives.
Interested in discussing a writing opportunity, lecture, or guest piece? Send me an email or connect with me on LinkedIn.
Where to begin
Mindset & mental models
- Thinking traps Identifying common cognitive distortions before they run the show.
- Beliefs about yourself Why the stories we hold quietly dictate our personal boundaries.
- Use your strengths Focusing creative energy where natural leverage already exists.
Habits & deliberate practice
- Morning routine Crafting a calm, intentional opening to the day.
- Evening routine The evening wind-down rituals that safeguard deep rest.
- The eight-week experiment Testing small, sustainable lifestyle shifts with curiosity.
- How I use time blocking Stop scheduling individual tasks, and start scheduling blocks of energy.
Reading & the bookshelf
- The bookshelf A living archive of books read, annotated, and recommended.
- How I read books Reading habits, marginalia, and extracting durable insights.
- Book Club books Curated titles that provoke rich, multifaceted conversations.
Living & the open web
- Consumption vs creation Finding equilibrium between what we absorb and what we build.
- Coming out An essay on identity, vulnerability, and quiet self-acceptance.
- Uses The hardware, software, and analogue tools behind my daily workflow.
Published books
The Inner Scorecard
On living by internal benchmarks rather than chasing external applause or social media scorekeeping.
Explore book page →The AWSOME Adventures of Olle & Lou
An illustrated travel journal and lighthearted coming-of-age chronicle celebrating friendship across borders.
Explore book page →Listening to Sophie
A reflective debut about compassion, family illness, and the enduring power of human connection.
Explore book page →Browse all titles, anthologies, and purchase links on the Books showcase →
Academic research
Do We Think Alike?
Examining the agreement between self- and assessor-rated nonsuicidal self-injury using the Deliberate Self-Harm Inventory – Youth Version. Evaluated clinical assessment convergence among adolescents, supervised by Dr Olivia Ojala and Docent Johan Bjureberg.
Read thesis details →The Silence Says It All
Cyberbullying and Schools’ Issues Management from a Communicative Perspective. Investigated crisis communication, public relations, and organisational responses to online harassment across educational institutions.
Read thesis details →Selected freelance & bylines
Lifehack Columns
Essays on self-discovery, solo travel, and intentional living, including "The A to Z Guide to a Rich Life", "13 Things I Learned from Travelling Alone", and "11 Important Life Lessons from Dr. Seuss".
View Lifehack author archive →The Next Web, SitePoint & Flippa
Early commentary on digital publishing models, web asset valuation, and mobile application management.
Guest lectures & speaking
- Karolinska Institutet (2022–2026) Lectures on attraction, interpersonal communication, and behavioural dynamics as well as written and speaking contributions as a student ambassador.
- Medieinstitutet Stockholm (2017) Guest lecturer in digital communication and strategic marketing.
- University of Melbourne, International House (2013) Tutor in Creative Writing: Ideas and Practice and Internet Communication.