> ## 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 #188 - rock, paper, scissors! - URL: https://www.mattrutherford.co.uk/stuff-188/ - Published: 2024-05-20T04:30:16.000Z - Updated: 2024-05-20T04:30:15.000Z - Description: Unleash your coaching skills with the GROW model, and then find new techniques for solving tough problems. Stop sleep procrastination and build friendships. - Author: Matt - Tags: Newsletter *Thanks for joining me on our shared quest for improvement.* Each week, I seek out great content to support **our** personal growth. I’ll couple that with some links that I know you’ll find interesting. Elsewhere, you can find my [daily notes here](https://www.mattrutherford.co.uk/tag/daily-notes/), and I’m [posting on Threads](https://www.threads.net/@matt.rutherford?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk) as well. Thanks for joining me - now, onto the list! ![upload in progress, 0](https://storage.ghost.io/c/c2/2e/c22ecd6b-9412-4701-b914-97051141e207/content/images/2023/05/mattsig_personal-Background-Removed-1.png) --- **Monday Motivation**. Let this week be the one where you develop your coaching skills by leveraging the GROW model. [I explain the four stages of the GROW model, and share some example questions that will ignite your next coaching conversation.](https://www.mattrutherford.co.uk/coaching-excellence-how-to-use-the-grow-model-to-drive-performance/) **Pep.** [Eight ways to give yourself a motivational pep talk when you feel stuck](https://psyche.co/ideas/eight-ways-to-give-yourself-a-pep-talk-when-you-feel-stuck?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk). Psychology driven practical advice that you can use when things aren’t going as you want. I like #3, the act of finding a win can really change your perspective. **Projects**. [The history of project management](https://height.app/blog/history-of-pm?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk), including some of the key techniques you can use. **Remote**. [How successful people structure their remote working.](https://www.careercontessa.com/advice/work-from-home-habits/?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk) I have been watching my wife onboard into a new remote role this week, having routine and structure has been part of the process. **Solutions**. [Problem solving techniques that work for all kinds of challenges.](https://www.clearerthinking.org/post/problem-solving-techniques-that-work-for-all-types-of-challenges?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk) Simple explanations of 26 excellent techniques for tackling the big problems. I like the way each of these is explained with clear examples. **Sleep**. [Stop your sleep procrastination](https://www.valetmag.com/the-handbook/living/fight-sleep-procrastination.php?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk). We all know how important sleep is to our health and wellbeing, as well as our career. As part of a good sleep hygiene practice, [reducing late screentime is important](https://www.ajmc.com/view/screen-time-inhibits-sleep-for-most-americans-survey-finds?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk). For other sleep hygiene tips, [I’ve got you covered.](https://www.mattrutherford.co.uk/sleep-hygiene-the-secret-to-restful-nights-and-energized-days/) ✍️ ****Random Journal Prompt:** How do you preserve your happiness during times of change? [Over 550 more journal prompts here](https://www.mattrutherford.co.uk/tag/journal-prompts/). ![gray and brown corded headphones](https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1484704849700-f032a568e944?crop=entropy&cs=tinysrgb&fit=max&fm=jpg&ixid=M3wxMTc3M3wwfDF8c2VhcmNofDJ8fGhlYWRwaG9uZXN8ZW58MHx8fHwxNzE2MTAyMjY3fDA&ixlib=rb-4.0.3&q=80&w=2000) Photo by [Lee Campbell](https://unsplash.com/@leecampbell?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk) / [Unsplash](https://unsplash.com/?utm%5Fsource=ghost&utm%5Fmedium=referral&utm%5Fcampaign=api-credit) **Background.** I have featured these tools before, but [this background noise generator is clever](https://mynoise.net/?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk). It explains WHY each sound works, and in what context it can help you. Then it lets you customise each sound so that it is perfect. **Friends.** 101 ways to make and maintain friendships. A lot of common sense on this list, but a good reminder of what it takes to build friendships. If you have someone you haven’t spoken to for a while, [why not get in touch today?](https://www.mattrutherford.co.uk/get-in-touch/) **Music**. [Record.Club is a new free social network focused on the love of music](https://record.club/?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk). It’s an excellent place to discover music, and also meet fans who share your taste. The design and interface are excellent and it integrates with streaming services. [ It’ll come as no surprise that I’m a member there](https://record.club/mattr?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk), I’m looking forward to seeing how this one develops. **Writing**. [A reminder that hand writing your notes is better for your brain than typing](https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2024/05/11/1250529661/handwriting-cursive-typing-schools-learning-brain?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk). With [new AI note taking services](https://tactiq.io/ai-tools/ai-note-taker?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk) rolling out that require neither, I wonder what the view of this will be in a year. **Movies.** [A Good Movie to Watch](https://agoodmovietowatch.com/?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk). Really simple site that suggests a good film, very simple interface and so far, I’ve seen some great recommendations that I’ve added to my watchlist. **Finally**. [Rock, Paper, Scissors.](https://www.luduxia.com/showdown/?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk) Play against a moustache wearing cowboy that adapts to your strategy. 🎵 My mammoth 2024 playlist has fantastic tunes added every day. [You can follow along here.](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1WDYisQq2nyIS2pqqvh8gr?si=8d9f596fc62f4e7b&ref=mattrutherford.co.uk) ### 🔈 Stuff to Listen to... 🎧 This week's aural treat is the album from Beth Gibbons, who most of you will know as the 'voice' of Portishead. The new collection is called 'Lives Outgrown' and takes a gentle folky tone, and over the ten years since her last output (with Rustin Man) - there have been a lot of life events documented in the music. I love Beth Gibbons' voice, and this is a beautiful showcase of a real talent. Highly recommended. [Listen to Beth Gibbons - Lives Outgrown here](https://open.spotify.com/album/0YC5MWwUmsTpJrRumtBdZA?si=1dZ6ttz7TK-rZyJ3qoOxGQ&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/2024/05/Stuff-188-Header-4.png)