the day after oops (#324) – a mindset adjustment for the day after a mess-up, Gmail tabs customization tips, ways to find small moments of nature, and the brilliance of Foley artists. Plus, my ideal day, a history of “no one wants to work anymore,” a reminder about working through COVID, and the origins of my pop culture obsession.
baby steps work (#323) – thoughts on my latest experiment with baby steps, the idea of embracing inbox infinity, tips for pacing with chronic illness, and a handy Notion tool. Plus how different generations take sick days, the real Parks & Rec pilot, complaining about the concept of a 2022 rebrand, and waiting for a Netflix show to introduce Gen Z to Ani Difranco.
in your own words (#322) – how the community describes Work Brighter, the origins of productivity addiction, the biggest myth about habit building, and why digital detoxes don’t work. Plus, the most important thing Hugh Grant has ever done, why hyperfixations are hilarious, the nonsense of hustle culture, and the autistic urge to excessively punctuate.
back (#321) – a recap of my first beak fron the newsletter, how to stop feeling like you haven’t done “enough”, how overtraining syndrome highlights the importance of rest, and the pros and cons of a second monitro. Plus, why everyone loves Abbott Elementary and how Auntie Annes just made my year.
out of office (#320) – trying something new, why digital gardening is better than social scrolling, debunking the sleep loss epidemic, and a Shortcuts for Mac course recommendation. Plus, the similarities between Gen Z and flappers, why becoming a content creator is so popular, and the nostalgia of corporate emo.
performative productivity (#215) – posting to-do lists on Instastories, the glory of day PJs, unclench your jaw and roll your shoulders
just dance the sh*t outta it (#214) – what ballet teaches you about a beginner’s mindset, this isn’t normal remote work, anxiety crafting, meet Zappy
why we can’t sleep (#213) – why the pandemic has made us all tired, systemizing marketing messaging, the link between empathy and self-care, journaling tiny
knives out (#212) – moooore pandemic productivity pressure, thinking about energy management and menstruation, tips for remote work, tools for online socializing
feels like the very first time (#209) – rediscovering my Night Owlness, text expansion for making rejections, COVID-19 self-care, ScrollReverser for MacOS, wanting a KitchenAid Stand Mixer Part 2 of infinity
it’s a process (#208) – finding joy in other people’s processes, becoming a mindmapping convert, wanting a KitchenAid Stand Mixer Part 1 of infinity
water water (#207) – hi I’m engaged, the history of corporate buzzwords, staying hydrated, keeping a distraction journal
working “enough” (#206) – it’s okay to work less, making bullet journaling work for you, loving my SAD lamp
This website uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website. We'll assume you're okay with this, but you can opt-out if you like.Gotcha!Learn More
Privacy & Cookies Policy
Privacy Overview
This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience.
Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. These cookies do not store any personal information.
Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website.
