Akshata Shanbhag | Writer

I help people build work around life. I share ideas and experiments, successes and failures, as I explore ways of working that fit who we are and where we're going. Follow along on LinkedIn. And if my ideas and words resonate with you, feel free to write to me at [email protected].

The story so far

My career, and by extension my life, turned around when I responded to a call for tech writers from MakeUseOf. Suddenly I was getting paid to do what I already did and enjoyed: write + help people set up, use, and troubleshoot everyday tech. That eventually led me to a content manager role, first at MakeTechEasier and then at Time + Tide Watches.These days, I'm focusing on the part I've always loved most—sharing my ideas and experiments through words. In a way that speaks to people rather than search engines.Themes I write about:
- Ideas, tools, and habits for sustainable work
- Technology and systems for working smarter, working better
- The evolution of work and work culture
- Knowledge work, focus, creativity, and career pivots
- Freelancing and solopreneurshipWhen I’m not working, I'm usually going down an internet rabbit hole, browsing a market, or taking a nap. My party trick? Reciting the alphabet backwards.

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