Ploughing through my to-do list felt great until I hit a wall. Were we really meant to work without watching any vertical videos first?After 33 years, it’s time to admit: I’ve never quite got the hang of myself. Am I a morning person or a night owl? What actually motivates me? Where exactly do I work best?I often find myself thinking: “I hope I eat some vegetables today” or “I hope I reply to that email,” as though that’s up to someone else. I have no idea how to make myself do things in the consistent, reliable way that others seem to: work out, get dressed, cook a “veg bowl”, book appointments. Continue reading...
Wednesday 29 October 2025
theguardian - 18 hours ago
I tried to not procrastinate for a week. Here’s what helped the most
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