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The Myth of Laziness
For someone who’s supposedly lazy, you’re working really hard.
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Take Moderate Risks Every Day
Not every mountain is worth climbing.
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“What matters to me right now?”
A question to ask when you feel overwhelmed.
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INTRODUCING: A Year of Mental Health
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Notes from the Community, Volume I
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It Was Going So Well, Until It Wasn’t
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Unhelpful Life Advice
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From Rejection to Reflection: My Grad School ADHD Experience
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Is It Always Best to "Do What Makes You Happy"?
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Gentle Productivity: 5 Tips for Neurodivergent-Friendly Work Habits
Sensory-aware work spaces, hyperfocus mode, time blocking, and more.
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"Am I truly paying attention to my life?": A Conversation with Nora McInerny
It's time for a new interview! Today we talk with NORA MCINERNY, author of "No Happy Endings" and host of the daily podcast "It's Going to Be OK."
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Unlearning
The opposite of learning is not “forgetting.” Forgetting is passive, unlearning is active.
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What If You Could Work Only One Hour a Day?
If you had to radically reduce your time spent on work, how would you handle it?
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“Everything changes as long as you keep moving.”
Forward motion is no guarantee of improvement, but sometimes it gives you the momentum you need.
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Notes from the Community, Volume 8
More art, more comments, more links. Settle in and find a few things you'll like. 🛋️
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Who Should Read “A Year of Mental Health”?
The “About You” page for my ideal readers, who often feel misunderstood yet also long to live meaningfully.
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"Uncertainty is the gateway to possibility": A Conversation with Jonathan Fields
It's time for a new interview! Next up: JONATHAN FIELDS, Author of SPARKED and founder of Good Life Project.
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Activities

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What If You Could Work Only One Hour a Day?
If you had to radically reduce your time spent on work, how would you handle it?
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ACTIVITY: Unfinished Business
Make peace with your incomplete tasks, and free your mind for rest and recovery.
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ACTIVITY: The Childhood Joy List
Rediscover the simple pleasures that brought you happiness as a child.
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Do you have a “Granny Hobby”?
A secret hack to feeling better, or at least being present.
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ADHD

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Why Do I Put Off Seeing My Friends?
I like them. So why don't I make plans with them?
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What Is "Demand Avoidance"? A Case Study
Why you might put up a fight when asked to do simple things.
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Time Blindness: Why You’re Always Late, Why You Underestimate How Long It Takes to Finish Something, and What to Do About It
The title seems fairly comprehensive, right? Let's get to it. ⏰
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If You Can't Learn Math, Maybe It's Not Your Fault
A condition called dyscalculia makes it difficult to understand and work with numbers.
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Productivity

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The Myth of Laziness
For someone who’s supposedly lazy, you’re working really hard.
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Chris Guillebeau
9
Gentle Productivity: 5 Tips for Neurodivergent-Friendly Work Habits
Sensory-aware work spaces, hyperfocus mode, time blocking, and more.
 • 
Chris Guillebeau
19
Unlearning
The opposite of learning is not “forgetting.” Forgetting is passive, unlearning is active.
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Chris Guillebeau
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How I Use (and Don’t Use) Adderall to Help with Focus
An 8-year journal of lowkey amphetamine usage, including highs, lows, and specific recommendations.
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