Stuff that MattRs - #244
A fresh week of insights for YOU and YOUR career, the perfect Monday boost.

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This Weeks Stuff: β Tell me about yourself | β You should only work for four hours per day | β Timeless Principles of Time Management | β It's time for a delete week | β How to Regulate your Nervous System | β How to wake up | π Codes
π₯ Key Stuff: Tell me about yourself
Practical ways to answer this common question. (via The Good Trade)
- You shouldnβt feel anxious about answering this key question.
- Spending some time preparing will pay dividends when it comes up next.
πͺπΌ You should only work four hours per day
The best thinkers reduce working time, but increase focus. (via The Week)
- How Darwin, Dickens and Poincare managed their days.
- Less time + more focus = outstanding results.
β° Timeless Principles of Time Management
A deep dive into a system to manage time and productivity. (via MakemeaCTO)
- Some great ideas for planning and executing.
- Taken from multiple systems and sources.
βοΈ Itβs time for a Delete Week
I love this simple approach to tidying up for a week. (via Josh Spector)
- Take some time each day, and get rid of all the rubbish.
- You can customise this around the principle of of one area a day.
π§ How to regulate your nervous system
A therapist explains what to do when you feel overwhelmed. (via The Good Trade)
- Practical advice on what to do when you feel unsettled and exhausted.
- Healthier coping mechanisms to help you move forward.
π How to wake up
Optimising your morning can help you hit the ground running. (via PopSci)
- Skip the snooze button and feel refreshed.
- Some great tips to help you get started every day.
Finally - Codes. A silly little game (really) that will be great fun every day.
Below the Fold
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Weeknote: Updates from the last seven days, a great music recommendation and some pictures from a superb live show.
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Weekly Journal Prompt: Journal your favorite books to read. What books or music inspires you? Another random prompt.
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