Stuff that MattRs - #248

Another week of insights for YOU and YOUR career, the perfect way to start Monday.
Stuff that MattRs - #248

πŸ”₯ Key Stuff: Giving feedback in the workplace

A recap on techniques and tricks for giving feedback. 

  • A critical skill that can propel your career forward.
  • Practical advice and guidance all in one place.

πŸ”Ž  Extreme Clarity

Level up how you communicate, every single day. (via Naomi Gleit)

  • The skill you can develop with a simple set of rules. 
  • This short article has a huge pay-off that everyone can benefit from. 

πŸͺ™  Get what you deserve

How to conquer the fear of asking for what you want. (via LinkedIn)

  • Asking for a raise or promotion is scary
  • Practical methodologies to deal with fear of asking.

 πŸ§˜πŸΌ How are you?

And more importantly, how do you reply to that question. (via weshouldgettogether)

  • This is for you if you find it hard to answer β€˜how have you been’?
  • Some practical suggestions to tackle what should be an easy question. 

πŸ™ŒπŸΌ  Four steps to rediscover joy

A simple framework for finding balance and reconnecting. (via Psychology Today)

  • The 4 R's can help you enrich your life
  • Practical guidance to help implement a simple process. 

 πŸ—žοΈ 40 good things

A really good set of principles for life. (via Jason Energy)

  • Forty great pieces of advice in here. 
  • #38, #15 and #30 are really important rules

Finally - Cobble. A fiendish word game that will keep you coming back for more!


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Random Journal Prompt: What is your favorite way to start the day? What makes you feel energised and peaceful? Start Writing Now.
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Weeknote: Updates from the last seven days, a great music recommendation and movie & book recommendations.
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