Sarb
@sarb.bsky.social
YouTube creator @TheTechPacker, recovering ex-psychologist with 35 years of experience. Bestselling author of Finding Calm, Steady, and The Little Book of Sleep. Ex Club DJ. Dad of 3. 10x marathon/ultramarathoner SarbJohal.com
Yeah. My #Seahawks playoffs confidence meter is falling with each set of downs. I mean, this is a great defence with special insight into Darnold. But the whole league is watching this. And the OL
November 30, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Yeah. My #Seahawks playoffs confidence meter is falling with each set of downs. I mean, this is a great defence with special insight into Darnold. But the whole league is watching this. And the OL
Love the rush of being asked to be on the radio live for an interview when in the middle of the school run. Rushed home, read the academic paper, prepped some notes and I was on air :) will post interview link later
November 24, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Love the rush of being asked to be on the radio live for an interview when in the middle of the school run. Rushed home, read the academic paper, prepped some notes and I was on air :) will post interview link later
I can fly return WLG to ChCH on Jetstar for less than a one-way fare on Air New Zealand - this is the worst price differential I have ever seen.
November 24, 2025 at 12:39 AM
I can fly return WLG to ChCH on Jetstar for less than a one-way fare on Air New Zealand - this is the worst price differential I have ever seen.
Tea before I finesse script & hit record. Got to get this video out from zero to published by the end of the day
November 20, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Tea before I finesse script & hit record. Got to get this video out from zero to published by the end of the day
Have a feeling today is going to be an XL coffee day
November 20, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Have a feeling today is going to be an XL coffee day
Had an interesting proposal from an international company yesterday to produce UGC content in shortform - actually considering accepting it - for me, it’s an almost irresistible invitation to learn and play with vertical video
November 20, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Had an interesting proposal from an international company yesterday to produce UGC content in shortform - actually considering accepting it - for me, it’s an almost irresistible invitation to learn and play with vertical video
Fun connecting with an author - Justin Moore ‘Sponsor Magnet’ on LinkedIn this am - they asked me to leave a review, and they delivered such great value - I was happy to help senja.io/p/creator-wi...
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November 18, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Fun connecting with an author - Justin Moore ‘Sponsor Magnet’ on LinkedIn this am - they asked me to leave a review, and they delivered such great value - I was happy to help senja.io/p/creator-wi...
The idea of micro retirement is very appealing www.channelnewsasia.com/listen/money...
Money Talks - The new financial blueprint for today's Singapore dream - CNA
For Gen Zs and millennials, financial success is no longer about the 5Cs - it’s about freedom. And that requires a new kind of financial blueprint. From side hustles to micro-retirements, Andrea Heng sits with Jocelyn Kau from Prudential Financial Advisers Singapore to discuss what it will take to achieve the
www.channelnewsasia.com
November 11, 2025 at 4:45 AM
The idea of micro retirement is very appealing www.channelnewsasia.com/listen/money...
Every time I think ‘oh, i must post more on social media’,’ real life gets in the way. So, I;m kind of happy about that
November 10, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Every time I think ‘oh, i must post more on social media’,’ real life gets in the way. So, I;m kind of happy about that
Some days, “working from home” hits different.
First home game of the season for @cricketwellington at the iconic @cellobasinreserve , and the office view is looking pretty good. This is what a flexible setup is all about—swapping the spare room for a spot overlooking the boundary rope
First home game of the season for @cricketwellington at the iconic @cellobasinreserve , and the office view is looking pretty good. This is what a flexible setup is all about—swapping the spare room for a spot overlooking the boundary rope
October 29, 2025 at 9:58 PM
Some days, “working from home” hits different.
First home game of the season for @cricketwellington at the iconic @cellobasinreserve , and the office view is looking pretty good. This is what a flexible setup is all about—swapping the spare room for a spot overlooking the boundary rope
First home game of the season for @cricketwellington at the iconic @cellobasinreserve , and the office view is looking pretty good. This is what a flexible setup is all about—swapping the spare room for a spot overlooking the boundary rope
So two days after I said I’m going to be working from home for the rest of the year unless an invite came in … well, an invite came in :)
October 29, 2025 at 8:48 PM
So two days after I said I’m going to be working from home for the rest of the year unless an invite came in … well, an invite came in :)
Spending this afternoon scripting before heading to eldest daughter’s school privegiving this evening. Yes, its that time of year in NZ
October 28, 2025 at 12:24 AM
Spending this afternoon scripting before heading to eldest daughter’s school privegiving this evening. Yes, its that time of year in NZ
Now that I’m pretty much based at home for the rest of the year - not withstanding any last minute invites - I’ll be posting a little more often than when I’ve been on the move. So, what’s going on, my people?
October 27, 2025 at 11:57 PM
Now that I’m pretty much based at home for the rest of the year - not withstanding any last minute invites - I’ll be posting a little more often than when I’ve been on the move. So, what’s going on, my people?
The great debate: Gym vs. Home Workouts.
For weeks I considered rejoining a gym, but I'm sticking with 20-min Apple Fitness+ strength workouts at home. Here’s why:
#Fitness #AppleFitnessPlus #HomeWorkout #Consistency #Over50
www.sarbjohal.com/blog/why-im-...
For weeks I considered rejoining a gym, but I'm sticking with 20-min Apple Fitness+ strength workouts at home. Here’s why:
#Fitness #AppleFitnessPlus #HomeWorkout #Consistency #Over50
www.sarbjohal.com/blog/why-im-...
Why I'm Sticking With 20-Minute Home Workouts Over the Gym
A 56-year-old's deep dive into gym memberships vs. Apple Fitness+. The pros, cons, and the surprising reason why 20-minute workouts win for now.
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October 27, 2025 at 6:23 PM
The great debate: Gym vs. Home Workouts.
For weeks I considered rejoining a gym, but I'm sticking with 20-min Apple Fitness+ strength workouts at home. Here’s why:
#Fitness #AppleFitnessPlus #HomeWorkout #Consistency #Over50
www.sarbjohal.com/blog/why-im-...
For weeks I considered rejoining a gym, but I'm sticking with 20-min Apple Fitness+ strength workouts at home. Here’s why:
#Fitness #AppleFitnessPlus #HomeWorkout #Consistency #Over50
www.sarbjohal.com/blog/why-im-...
I’m kind of over this shite weather. I’m sure I’m not alone.
October 27, 2025 at 3:27 AM
I’m kind of over this shite weather. I’m sure I’m not alone.
The protest march & picket lines are media traps. The real power is the Silent Strike.
Let the absence do the talking:
🏫 The empty classroom.
🏥 The cancelled clinic.
The story shifts from the protestor to their undeniable value.
www.sarbjohal.com/blog/a-labou...
Let the absence do the talking:
🏫 The empty classroom.
🏥 The cancelled clinic.
The story shifts from the protestor to their undeniable value.
www.sarbjohal.com/blog/a-labou...
A Labour Day Reflection: Is There Power in Silent Strikes?
Are traditional strikes a media trap? A look at the 'silent strike,' a new strategy where a worker's absence is more powerful than presence.
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October 26, 2025 at 8:25 PM
The protest march & picket lines are media traps. The real power is the Silent Strike.
Let the absence do the talking:
🏫 The empty classroom.
🏥 The cancelled clinic.
The story shifts from the protestor to their undeniable value.
www.sarbjohal.com/blog/a-labou...
Let the absence do the talking:
🏫 The empty classroom.
🏥 The cancelled clinic.
The story shifts from the protestor to their undeniable value.
www.sarbjohal.com/blog/a-labou...
Your phone isn't a friend. It's a portal. And the gate opens both ways.
In my new piece, I argue we need a mindset shift to manage the real risks:
• The "social recession" it accelerates.
• The misinformation rabbit holes it creates.
• The devastating financial scams targeting our families
In my new piece, I argue we need a mindset shift to manage the real risks:
• The "social recession" it accelerates.
• The misinformation rabbit holes it creates.
• The devastating financial scams targeting our families
How to stay off your phone this long weekend
OPINION: The solution is not to seal the portal shut. It is to finally learn how to be its gatekeeper. This requires a robust personal strategy with three core pillars.
www.thepost.co.nz
October 25, 2025 at 2:34 AM
Your phone isn't a friend. It's a portal. And the gate opens both ways.
In my new piece, I argue we need a mindset shift to manage the real risks:
• The "social recession" it accelerates.
• The misinformation rabbit holes it creates.
• The devastating financial scams targeting our families
In my new piece, I argue we need a mindset shift to manage the real risks:
• The "social recession" it accelerates.
• The misinformation rabbit holes it creates.
• The devastating financial scams targeting our families
My watch told me I felt bad this morning. I decided to disagree.
We're outsourcing our self-awareness to devices, creating a new kind of "data anxiety" and unlearning how to trust our own bodies.
www.sarbjohal.com/blog/a-field...
#Wellness #Tech #Data #Intuition #MentalHealth #QuantifiedSelf
We're outsourcing our self-awareness to devices, creating a new kind of "data anxiety" and unlearning how to trust our own bodies.
www.sarbjohal.com/blog/a-field...
#Wellness #Tech #Data #Intuition #MentalHealth #QuantifiedSelf
A Field Note on Trusting Your Body Over the Machine
Smartwatch says you slept badly? A deep dive into data anxiety and why trusting your own body is the key to true well-being.
www.sarbjohal.com
October 19, 2025 at 8:26 PM
My watch told me I felt bad this morning. I decided to disagree.
We're outsourcing our self-awareness to devices, creating a new kind of "data anxiety" and unlearning how to trust our own bodies.
www.sarbjohal.com/blog/a-field...
#Wellness #Tech #Data #Intuition #MentalHealth #QuantifiedSelf
We're outsourcing our self-awareness to devices, creating a new kind of "data anxiety" and unlearning how to trust our own bodies.
www.sarbjohal.com/blog/a-field...
#Wellness #Tech #Data #Intuition #MentalHealth #QuantifiedSelf
My blog's comments section is a ghost town. My email inbox is a bustling cafe.
It's not a tech problem. It's a psychological shift.
Public comments now feel like high-stakes performance. Private emails feel like real connection.
It's not a tech problem. It's a psychological shift.
Public comments now feel like high-stakes performance. Private emails feel like real connection.
My Blog's Comments Section Is Empty. My Inbox Is Full. Here's Why.
Why are readers emailing instead of commenting? A look at why public comments feel high-stakes & what it means for online authenticity.
www.sarbjohal.com
October 16, 2025 at 6:57 PM
My blog's comments section is a ghost town. My email inbox is a bustling cafe.
It's not a tech problem. It's a psychological shift.
Public comments now feel like high-stakes performance. Private emails feel like real connection.
It's not a tech problem. It's a psychological shift.
Public comments now feel like high-stakes performance. Private emails feel like real connection.
Feeling homesick for an internet that no longer exists? You're not alone.
We've shifted from an internet of connection (IRC, forums, blogs) to an internet of performance (Instagram, TikTok). This has created a deep psychological tension.
We've shifted from an internet of connection (IRC, forums, blogs) to an internet of performance (Instagram, TikTok). This has created a deep psychological tension.
Homesick for an Internet That No Longer Exists
Feeling nostalgic for the old internet? A look at our shift from genuine connection to social media performance, and the search for authenticity.
www.sarbjohal.com
October 15, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Feeling homesick for an internet that no longer exists? You're not alone.
We've shifted from an internet of connection (IRC, forums, blogs) to an internet of performance (Instagram, TikTok). This has created a deep psychological tension.
We've shifted from an internet of connection (IRC, forums, blogs) to an internet of performance (Instagram, TikTok). This has created a deep psychological tension.