> ## 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 #190 - do nothing, be happy - URL: https://www.mattrutherford.co.uk/stuff-190/ - Published: 2024-06-03T04:37:14.000Z - Updated: 2024-06-03T04:37:13.000Z - Description: 100 GROW Questions, 71 ways to open an email and Six ways to switch off after work. Try 'Dusking' as a new way to relax, and uncover the worlds most influential companies. - Author: Matt - Tags: Newsletter *Sending this from Spain, recharging the batteries - I hope this week finds you safe and well. Today, I'm also sharing* [*the latest Stuff Mixtape*](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5iiqrrpkLhg4tH7QlkfMxU?si=3a82216b49194fc1&ref=mattrutherford.co.uk)*, which is a great accompaniment to the list.* 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 power up your coaching [with 100 GROW Coaching Questions](https://www.mattrutherford.co.uk/100-grow-coaching-questions-to-ignite-your-conversations/), a simple list of prompts that will help you get the best out of yourself and others. I pulled this list together in response to [my article on GROW coaching](https://www.mattrutherford.co.uk/coaching-excellence-how-to-use-the-grow-model-to-drive-performance/) from a few weeks ago. **Email.** [71 ways to open your next email.](https://www.scienceofpeople.com/email-greetings/?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk) I have to confess that most of my emails start the same way, so maybe its time to shake things up a bit and try some new openings. The key thing is to match the greeting to the email you are sending. **Productivity**. [Why having a soundtrack for work can improve your productivity.](https://www.fastcompany.com/91121320/why-having-a-soundtrack-at-work-could-boost-your-productivity?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk) One suggestion is my [Flow Stuff playlist, which contains hours of music that will help you focus.](https://www.mattrutherford.co.uk/introducing-flowstuff/) **Happiness**. [Is doing absolutely nothing the key to real happiness?](https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/article/2024/may/27/life-sabbatical-doing-absolutely-nothing-secret-of-happiness?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk) I love the idea of the one-day sabbatical, I’m going to tell myself thats what I am doing when I have a day where I do zilch! *Bonus Stuff:* [22 small things that people say make them drastically happier](https://www.huffpost.com/entry/small-things-that-people-say-made-them-drastically-happier%5Fl%5F661426fbe4b02bf8071858dc?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk) **Ritual.** [Six ways to switch off after work.](https://www.self.com/story/how-to-destress-after-work?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk) I really like these ideas that will help round out your day. Simple practical advice that will prepare you for some quality rest. **Joy.** [How to trigger joy on demand.](https://nesslabs.com/joy-triggers?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk) What are your joy triggers? Knowing what makes you joyful can reap huge benefits. ✍️ ****Random Journal Prompt:** Write about a time when your positive attitude made a difference. [Over 550 more journal prompts here](https://www.mattrutherford.co.uk/tag/journal-prompts/). ![silhouette of trees](https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1562969311-f86bd3a9d719?crop=entropy&cs=tinysrgb&fit=max&fm=jpg&ixid=M3wxMTc3M3wwfDF8c2VhcmNofDM2fHxkdXNrfGVufDB8fHx8MTcxNzMyMDAwM3ww&ixlib=rb-4.0.3&q=80&w=2000) Photo by [Frédéricke Boies](https://unsplash.com/@fred%5F22?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk) / [Unsplash](https://unsplash.com/?utm%5Fsource=ghost&utm%5Fmedium=referral&utm%5Fcampaign=api-credit) **Light.** [This is a new one to me, but it makes a lot of sense.](https://bigthink.com/the-well/dusking-end-addiction-light/?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk) Dusking is the practice of observing day turn into night as a respite of our hyper-productive days. As I read this, I remembered that some of my favourite times are watching sunset, and feeling the day slow down. **Sleep.** [Can’t sleep reads.](https://cantsleepreads.com/?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk) A lovely collection of short stories that will help you relax, ready for sleep. **Narcissism.** [What if YOU are the problem?](https://www.truity.com/blog/what-do-if-you-recognize-narcissism-yourself?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk) How to recognise if you are the narcissist. **Income**. [Imagine the world as one street ordered by income](https://www.gapminder.org/dollar-street?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk). Dollar Street takes photographs of families and their possessions at every income level. It is a stark reminder of the gaps between rich and poor. **Influence.** The Time Magazine guide to the [100 most influential companies in the world in 2024.](https://time.com/collection/time100-companies-2024/?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk) Some interesting businesses in there, and some real game-changers. **Finally.** [Unzoomed](https://www.unzoomed.com/en?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk). A simple, but fun daily game where you identify a city from a satellite image. You get clued in as you guess. 🎵 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... ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/c2/2e/c22ecd6b-9412-4701-b914-97051141e207/content/images/2024/06/iwilllook-3.jpeg) 🎧 This week's aural treat is the new [Stuff Mixtape - #25](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5iiqrrpkLhg4tH7QlkfMxU?si=930b713b63d0434d&ref=mattrutherford.co.uk) in the series! As we reach a quarter of the century, I've pulled together another great playlist of tunes that have been in my orbit during May. Cover versions of Blondie and David Bowie, huge dancefloor tunes, a couple of classic oldies and some beautiful piano music. Its a great listen - I hope you enjoy it. [Listen to Stuff #25 here](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5iiqrrpkLhg4tH7QlkfMxU?si=930b713b63d0434d&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/2024/06/Newsletter-Quote-pics-1.png)