> ## 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. # Stuff #106 - This is a thing... - URL: https://www.mattrutherford.co.uk/stuff-106/ - Published: 2022-10-03T04:36:33.000Z - Updated: 2023-12-04T22:39:43.000Z - Description: Excellent Stuff to help of improve your self-introductions, reduce frustration at work and develop your reading game. Alongside ideas for your daily walk, and a word game against a random stranger. - Author: Matt - Tags: Newsletter Hey from Spain, I'm into my last week working from the sunshine, and next week Stuff will be back in the '[soft days](https://stff.me/106softday?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk)' of Dublin. I've been able to work well from here, and even managed to redesign Stuff and launch the journaling challenge. I think I'm getting the hang of working remotely! If you're enjoying Stuff, I'd ♥️ if you would hit 'forward' and share this with a friend, if not hit 'reply' and tell me how I can make Stuff better for you. As always - **thanks for being here -** it's great to have you join me each week! If you received this from an amazing friend, [get your own copy here.](https://mattrutherford.co.uk/?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk) ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/c2/2e/c22ecd6b-9412-4701-b914-97051141e207/content/images/2022/10/mattsig_personal.png) [The Stuff30 Journaling ChallengeGetting started with a journal can be tricky, I have you covered with 30 days of simple prompts, directly to your inbox.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/c2/2e/c22ecd6b-9412-4701-b914-97051141e207/content/images/size/w256h256/2022/03/favicon.png)Stuff that MattR'sMatt Rutherford![](https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1471107340929-a87cd0f5b5f3?crop=entropy&cs=tinysrgb&fit=max&fm=jpg&ixid=MnwxMTc3M3wwfDF8c2VhcmNofDE5fHxqb3VybmFsfGVufDB8fHx8MTY2MzI2MTc4MQ&ixlib=rb-1.2.1&q=80&w=2000)](https://www.mattrutherford.co.uk/the-stuff30-journaling-challenge/) Join me for 30 days of prompts to kick start your daily journaling. ## The Stuff Ten ### Links that make us smarter and more super... 1. **Monday Motivation:** Let this week be the one that you improve your self-introduction(s). "[Tell me about yourself](https://stff.me/106tellme?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk)" can be one of the most daunting interview questions, but with a [bit of structure and practice](https://stff.me/106tellmeexamples?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk), you can leverage this into a game changer for your prospects. Once you have the job, then you'll need to switch up the game and [work on your introduction](https://stff.me/106introduction?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk). Here is a[ simple framework to ace that critical conversation.](https://stff.me/106introframework?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk) 2. **Your new superpower:** It's time to learn to be unbothered. [Ten, illustrated, practical ways to reduce frustration](https://stff.me/106unbothered?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk) in the workplace. *These should be in the mandatory training.* 3. **Essential Reading:** I often talk about the benefits of reading, and I know that it competes with lots of other priorities. Here are some [practical ways to make more time to read](https://stff.me/106reading?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk). *Bonus Stuff -* [*another excellent library of FREE e-books.* ](https://stff.me/106ebooks?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk) 4. **Take care:** Whilst I've been here, I've rebooted my Daily Walk, and I'm feeling the benefits. We all know that [taking a walk each day is good for you](https://stff.me/106steps?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk), but there are [ways you can improve your walk](https://stff.me/106walklevelup?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk) or make your [walk a bit more pointless](https://stff.me/106pointless?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk). *Bonus Stuff - Now you can even* [*find an accountability buddy to make sure you commit to a daily walk.*](https://stff.me/106buddio?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk) 5. **TWIL:** [Cats can bend the laws of physics](https://stff.me/106cats?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk) to theoretically fall from an infinite height and still land on their feet. 6. **Take a few minutes:** [This is a Thing is a simple meditation designed to bring calm and order to your day.](https://stff.me/106thing?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk) Try it now, I promise it's good. 7. **A job worth doing:** Have you thought what might happen to your digital legacy if you weren't here? [This site has a useful guide to protecting your digital memories for future generations. ](https://stff.me/106memories?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk) 8. **Scary AND Clever:** The Follower uses open CCTV cameras (including Dublin), and AI to watch people taking Instagram pictures. [It's hard to explain, but amazing to see.](https://stff.me/106follower?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk) 9. **Sesame Street should be higher:** Rolling Stone has ranked the [100 best TV programmes ever](https://stff.me/106greatest?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk). I'm shocked by the absence of [my (very British) favourite](https://stff.me/106porridge?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk), but how many have you seen? (42 for me...) 10. **Finally:** [Play Words against Strangers](https://stff.me/106strangers?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk) \- a quick and clever word game where you compete against a random on the internet. 📫 Do you love independent writing? [I recommend The Sample.](https://thesample.ai/?ref=1153) Every day, they will send you a novel newsletter you might like, no obligation. ## 🎧 Aural Stuff ### What's on the Stuff speakers this week? My musical recommendation for you this week is from a few years ago, but worth revisiting. [Heliopause, by Anne Müller](https://stff.me/106helio?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk) is a short album of cello and electronica with no words, so it's ideal music for helping you relax or as background for working. I enjoyed the space and peacefulness of this short album, which has some intriguing and contemplative sounds. Highly recommended listen. [Listen to Heliocentric by Anne Müller](https://stff.me/106helio?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk) ## Stuff someone said ### "You're better than the narrative that your anxiety is creating in your head" - Anonymous [The Stuff30 Journaling ChallengeGetting started with a journal can be tricky, I have you covered with 30 days of simple prompts, directly to your inbox.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/c2/2e/c22ecd6b-9412-4701-b914-97051141e207/content/images/size/w256h256/2022/03/favicon.png)Stuff that MattR'sMatt Rutherford![](https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1471107340929-a87cd0f5b5f3?crop=entropy&cs=tinysrgb&fit=max&fm=jpg&ixid=MnwxMTc3M3wwfDF8c2VhcmNofDE5fHxqb3VybmFsfGVufDB8fHx8MTY2MzI2MTc4MQ&ixlib=rb-1.2.1&q=80&w=2000)](https://www.mattrutherford.co.uk/the-stuff30-journaling-challenge/) Introducing the Stuff30 - a simple journaling challenge. 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