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The Stuff that MattRs

Monday Motivation. Let this week be the one where you finish the year by clearing down that to-do list.  I’m a big fan of the Pomodoro Technique for kickstarting AND maximising output. For deeper work, you might want to try Pomodoro 2.0.  However you choose to get through the list, there’s only one thing to do - List one task, do it, cross it out. 

Career. Eight Linkedin Profile mistakes that will reduce your chances of getting a new job. Don’t fall for any of these simple mistakes. Bonus Stuff/. Seth Godin talks about the technology and the wider job market.  

Flow. Tap into the ‘Hemingway Effect’ to finish what you start. Hemingway used to stop projects at “an interesting place” and when “you know what’s going to happen next.”  There was sound psychology behind this tactic. 

Management. How to get closer to your team, without overstepping the mark. Some practical advice to help you build better relationships with your team members. Bonus Stuff. Five tips for becoming a better manager. #1, #4 and #5 are super important. 

Standards. You are what you tolerate. If you don’t set some uncompromising standards, you’ll compromise.

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Random Journal Prompt: How has dealing with ambiguity shaped my personal or professional growth? From my prompts for Ambiguity.

Bonus Stuff. Try my 30 day Journalling Challenge.
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Start. You’ve got a thing, it’s time to start it. Today.

Life. 12 obvious (and not so obvious) tips for living better. Scott Young shares a great list for a better life, including some oblique advice. 

Joy. How to deal with loneliness and find space for small moments of joy.  From the late & fantastic Dr Ruth Westheimer - I love the concept of indulging yourself as a way of tackling loneliness. If you are looking for joy, here are 100 glimmers you might see this week.

Love. 99 Ways To Show Love Besides Gifts This Holiday Season. I’ve deliberately steered away from gift guides, but this is a lovely list of ways to appreciate those around you. 

Finally. Open the Microwave door as close to 0 as possible. My Record is 8650.

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🔈 My week in Music...

My recommendation this week is an amazing holiday season playlist, with some classy holiday tunes to keep you company...

Read My Week In Music here

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