> ## 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 that MattRs - #248 - URL: https://www.mattrutherford.co.uk/stuff-that-mattrs-248/ - Published: 2025-07-21T05:00:59.000Z - Updated: 2025-07-21T05:00:58.000Z - Description: Another week of insights for YOU and YOUR career, the perfect way to start Monday. - Author: Matt - Tags: Newsletter --- ### πŸ”₯ Key Stuff: [Giving feedback in the workplace](https://www.mattrutherford.co.uk/giving-feedback-in-the-workplace-a-managers-guide-to-building-trust-and-performance/) 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](https://naomi.com/extreme-clarity-c977d38f56dc?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk) 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](https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/ask-your-boss-what-you-deserve-jacob-li/?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk) 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. ### 🧘🏼 [How are you?](https://weshouldgettogether.com/blog/how-to-reply-to-how-are-you?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk) 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](https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/crazy-for-life/202506/use-this-4-step-approach-to-find-balance-rediscover-joy?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk) 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](https://jason.energy/40-for-40/?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk) 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](https://wilf.live/cobble/?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk). A fiendish word game that will keep you coming back for more! --- ### Below the Fold ✍️ ****Random Journal Prompt:** What is your favorite way to start the day? What makes you feel energised and peaceful? [Start Writing Now.](https://startwriting.now/?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk) πŸ’‘ ****Weeknote**: [Updates from the last seven days](https://www.mattrutherford.co.uk/weeknote/), a great music recommendation and movie & book recommendations. πŸ“ ****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. πŸ”₯ Were you forwarded this newsletter? [Get your own here.](https://www.mattrutherford.co.uk/subscribe/)