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# Stuff that MattRs - #244
- URL: https://www.mattrutherford.co.uk/stuff-that-mattrs-244/
- Published: 2025-06-23T05:00:46.000Z
- Updated: 2025-06-23T05:00:45.000Z
- Description: A fresh week of insights for YOU and YOUR career, the perfect Monday boost.
- Author: Matt
- Tags: Newsletter

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****Ideas | Growth | Clarity**. [I redesigned my website this week to make it easier to find things, and bring a new look to my content.](https://www.mattrutherford.co.uk/) Enjoy!

**This Weeks Stuff:** ✅ Tell me about yourself | ✅ You should only work for four hours per day | ✅ Timeless Principles of Time Management | ✅ It's time for a delete week | ✅ How to Regulate your Nervous System | ✅ How to wake up | 🔗 Codes

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### 🔥 Key Stuff: [Tell me about yourself](https://www.thegoodtrade.com/features/tell-me-about-yourself/?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk)

Practical ways to answer this common question. *(via The Good Trade)*

- You shouldn’t feel anxious about answering this key question.
- Spending some time preparing will pay dividends when it comes up next.

###  💪🏼 [You should only work four hours per day](https://theweek.com/articles/696644/why-should-work-4-hours-day-according-science?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk)

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.

### ⏰ [Timeless Principles of Time Management](https://makemeacto.substack.com/p/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.

###  ✏️ [It’s time for a Delete Week](https://www.linkedin.com/posts/thatjoshspector%5Fwant-to-free-yourself-from-digital-clutter-activity-7337497351906893824-oQsm/?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk) 

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.

### 🧠 [How to regulate your nervous system](https://www.thegoodtrade.com/features/how-to-regulate-nervous-system/?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk)

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.

### 🌅 [How to wake up](https://www.popsci.com/diy/how-to-wake-up/?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk)

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](https://www.playsillylittlegames.com/codes?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk). A silly little game (really) that will be great fun every day.

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### Below the Fold

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****Weeknote**: [Updates from the last seven days](https://www.mattrutherford.co.uk/26-from-dublin/), 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.](https://www.mattrutherford.co.uk/prompt/)

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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 updates. 

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