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# Stuff that MattRs - #231
- URL: https://www.mattrutherford.co.uk/stuff-that-mattrs-231/
- Published: 2025-03-24T05:56:45.000Z
- Updated: 2025-03-24T07:18:17.000Z
- Description: A fresh week of actionable insights to help YOU and YOUR career.
- Author: Matt
- Tags: Newsletter

**This Weeks Stuff:** ✅ Beat Procrastination Now | ✅ Calm your Inner Critic | ✅ Balance Work & Life | ✅ The Benefits of Laziness | ✅ Be Happier Now | ✅ Start a Personal Archive | 🔗 Slow Roads

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### 🔥 Key Stuff : [Beat Procrastination Now](https://www.mattrutherford.co.uk/beat-procrastination-before-it-starts-use-this-10-step-checklist/)

A ten step checklist that will help you tackle procrastination and get anything done.

- Ten simple steps that will help you push past resistance.
- Five minutes now will save you hours in the future.

### 🧠 [Calm your Inner Critic](https://www.thegoodtrade.com/features/inner-critic/?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk)

A psychologist explains how to work with your critical voices. *(via The Good Trade)*

- No-one would speak to a friend the way that we speak to ourselves.
- Using self-compassion, loving kindness, and non-judgmental language will help.

### ⚖️ [Balance Work & Life](https://au.indeed.com/lead/eight-amazing-women-on-achieving-work-life-balance-and-a-more-gender-balanced-workplace?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk)

Eight inspiring leaders explain how they balance work & life, and create a more equitable workplace for everyone. *(via Indeed)*

- Intentionality is a common thread through all of these insights.
- I love the [No Triangles principle](https://www.rachaelrobertson.com.au/no-triangles?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk) mentioned in here.

### 🛌 [The Benefits of Laziness](https://nesslabs.com/benefits-of-laziness?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk)

Why being a lazy person can be good for you. *(via Nesslabs)*

- Lazy solutions to problems can be some of the smartest.
- Anne-Marie Le Cunff shares the ten benefits of being lazy.

### 🎈 [Be Happier Now](https://bakadesuyo.com/2025/03/happier-3/?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk)

Neuroscience reveals three tricks that will make you happier. *(via Barking Up the Wrong Tree)*

- Understanding how habituation impacts your thinking can be a key factor in being happy.
- These three tips will help you fond more happiness in your day.

### 📘 [Start a Personal Archive](https://cultishcreative.com/p/why-you-need-a-personal-archive-and-how-to-start-one?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk)

You need somewhere to put all the stuff you are trying to remember. *(via Cultish Creative)*

- You carry and process a huge amount information, every day.
- The tool is not important, its the principle.

### 🛣️ [Slow Roads](https://slowroads.io/?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk#A2-0ff1bcc9@1.65)

Finally - a beautiful, zen driving experience where you can change your scenery and relax as you mosey along.

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### My Week Elsewhere

Recommended Music, Movies and an update on my Coaching Journey

[My Week Elsewhere](https://www.mattrutherford.co.uk/my-week-elsewhere-13/)

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****Random Journal Prompt:** What expectations or pressures can I release? [From JournalBot](https://bsky.app/profile/journalbot.bsky.social?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk)

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****Elsewhere:** More insights and updates on my [Website](https://mattrutherford.co.uk/?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk), follow me on [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/matt.rutherford/?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk), [Threads](https://www.threads.net/@matt.rutherford?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk) and [Bluesky](https://bsky.app/profile/rutherfordmatt.bsky.social?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk) for the social updates.