> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://www.mattrutherford.co.uk/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # #209 - Limbo, daily. - URL: https://www.mattrutherford.co.uk/209-limbo-daily/ - Published: 2024-10-14T04:40:18.000Z - Updated: 2024-10-14T04:40:17.000Z - Description: We're laser focused on setting boundaries and protecting time as well as improving our active listening. I look at when time management was easy, and what confident people do. Then we look at contentment, great books and how to limbo, daily. - Author: Matt - Tags: Newsletter ### The Stuff that MattRs **Monday Motivation.** Let this be the week that you learn [how to set better boundaries](https://www.mattrutherford.co.uk/the-art-of-setting-boundaries-why-saying-no-is-key-to-your-success/). By learning to saying ‘no’ when necessary, you allow yourself the space to grow, focus on what’s truly important, and live a more balanced life. I’ve got you covered with [some polite ways to protect your time.](https://www.mattrutherford.co.uk/the-art-of-setting-boundaries-why-saying-no-is-key-to-your-success/) **Listening**. [The four pillars of active listening.](https://www.gsb.stanford.edu/insights/communication-means-paying-attention-four-pillars-active-listening?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk) *I like the thinking about communication here, and how we tune into messages that are being shared.* I have some [practical tips for active listening](https://www.mattrutherford.co.uk/active-listening/) that people have found useful here. **Energy**. [The A-Z of energy management.](https://www.fractalproductivity.club/p/the-abcs-of-energy-management?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk) 26 ways to maximise the amount of energy you can bring to your work and productivity. *Bonus Stuff:* [*How to maintain productivity and efficiency in a fast-paced environment.*](https://www.carlpullein.com/blog/strategies-for-maintaining-productivity-and-efficiency-in-fast-paced-environments/12/6/2024?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk) **Productivity**. [When time management was easy.](https://calnewport.com/when-time-management-was-easy/?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk) Cal Newport reflects on an era where prioritisation was much easier. *Bonus Stuff. These* [*time management tips from 2016*](https://www.thealternativeboard.com/blog/5-timeless-tips-to-more-effectively-manage-your-time?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk) *are still relevant.* **Confidence**. [Eight things that truly confident people do.](https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/8-things-set-truly-confident-people-apart-dr-travis-bradberry-qts0f?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk) I really like #3 in this list as a way of building inner confidence on a daily basis. *Bonus Stuff:* [*More ways to build confidence*](https://nicenews.com/health-and-wellness/where-confidence-comes-from-and-how-to-build-more/?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk)*.* **Start**. [The power of deliberate action.](https://nesslabs.com/doing-deficit?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk) Committing to an action, starting a practice are powerful drivers towards success. *You already know enough, now it is time to start.* ✍️ ****Random Journal Prompt:** What are some small joys in your life that contribute to your overall positivity? [From my prompts for Positivity.](https://www.mattrutherford.co.uk/journal-prompts-self-understanding/) ****Bonus Stuff.** [Try my 30 day Journalling Challenge](https://www.mattrutherford.co.uk/journalling/). ![grayscale photo of woman's face with freckles](https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1541198000119-967143cc6ce0?crop=entropy&cs=tinysrgb&fit=max&fm=jpg&ixid=M3wxMTc3M3wwfDF8c2VhcmNofDQzfHxzbGVlcHxlbnwwfHx8fDE3Mjg4Mzk0NTJ8MA&ixlib=rb-4.0.3&q=80&w=2000) Photo by [Rodrigo Pereira](https://unsplash.com/@rfp80?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk) / [Unsplash](https://unsplash.com/?utm%5Fsource=ghost&utm%5Fmedium=referral&utm%5Fcampaign=api-credit) **Sleep**. [How to sleep when you are a perfectionist.](https://psyche.co/guides/how-to-sleep-when-youre-a-perfectionist-and-high-achiever?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk) Your mind could be the thing that keeps you awake at night. *Bonus Stuff. Great sleep is easier than you think,* [*some hacks that can help*](https://www.nirandfar.com/sleep-hacks/?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk)*, and some more in my* [*guide to good sleep hygiene.*](https://www.mattrutherford.co.uk/sleep-hygiene-the-secret-to-restful-nights-and-energized-days/) **Notes**. [Forever Notes](https://www.myforevernotes.com/?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk) is guidance for implementing a comprehensive [Personal Information Management](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Personal%5Finformation%5Fmanagement?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk) (PIM) system with the free, and easy to use Apple Notes. I use Apple Notes for everything, and this methodology makes a lot of sense. I’m working through implementing some of the tips here. **Books**. [You don’t have time to read bad books.](https://aethermug.com/posts/you-don-t-have-time?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk) Stick with me for some [damn great book](https://www.mattrutherford.co.uk/tag/book/) recommendations. *Bonus Stuff:* [*A great new app to help track your reading.*](https://hardcover.app/?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk) **Creativity**. [A ten step guide to achieving a creative breakthrough.](https://psyche.co/ideas/your-10-step-plan-for-achieving-a-creative-breakthrough?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk) Some super advice on the preparation, incubation and insight process that will help you overcome an impasse you have in your work. *Bonus Stuff.* [*Seven levers to unlocking your creativity.*](https://tim.blog/2024/10/08/never-play-it-safe-chase-jarvis/?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk) **Trust**. The CIA, FBI and Special Forces know about finding out if someone is telling the truth. [Some useful techniques from law enforcement.](https://www.fastcompany.com/91190594/secrets-from-the-cia-fbi-and-special-forces-on-how-to-know-if-someone-is-telling-the-truth?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk) **Contentment**. [Is contentment an underrated goal in life?](https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/is%5Fcontentment%5Fan%5Funderrated%5Fgoal%5Fin%5Flife?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk) Most of us seek happiness, but maybe we’d be better off looking for contentment. This study suggests that contentment has unique benefits for people that seek and understand it. **Finally**. [Limbo is a simple daily game](https://www.limbo.today/?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk) where you have to guess the lowest whole number that *nobody else guesses.* This is like an online version of the game [‘spoof’](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spoof%5F%28game%29?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk). 🎵 Have you tried ****FlowStuff**? It's my ever growing and changing playlist of music for concentration and relaxation. 35 hours of mostly beatless and wordless music. [You can follow along here.](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2rXoop87aCB6oe1HBERtyn?si=f38e9657e468481c&ref=mattrutherford.co.uk) ### 🔈 Stuff to Listen to... ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/c2/2e/c22ecd6b-9412-4701-b914-97051141e207/content/images/2024/10/image.png) 🎧 This week, my musical recommendation is from Australian electronic producers and DJ's - Rüfüs Du Sol. *(Unnecessary umlauts included!)* Inhale / Exhale is the latest album from the trio. It effortlessly bridges the gap between sunset dance tracks and laid-back electronica that sounds crisp, clean and made for festival soundtracks. A super listen, and perfect for sunshine afternoons. Highly recommended. [Listen to Rüfüs Du Sol - Inhale/Exhale here](https://open.spotify.com/album/3Fda4vhPP0Clk3EQNVipUP?si=ZOvFwoPfRUS6cpspa%5Ftp8g&ref=mattrutherford.co.uk) ### Stuff Someone Said (feel free to share) ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/c2/2e/c22ecd6b-9412-4701-b914-97051141e207/content/images/2024/10/Stuff-209-1.png)