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13 Ways to Make Microsoft Lists Work for You

How I created a content scheduler to track my publishing and writing directly in Microsoft Lists

John Gruber

Nov 24

How to Change Your Career Even If You Think It’s Too Late

How I moved from SaaS to freelance writing, with no prior experience or connections in the industry

Natasha Serafimovska

Nov 24

The Most Overlooked Way to Increase Your Productivity: Take More Time Off

How to let your curiosity find its voice again

Max Frenzel

Nov 24

Creating Interactive PowerPoints on Zoom for the Grandkids You Miss

This grandmother creates interactive adventures that turn sedate video chats into all-out romps-and tells you how to do it yourself.

Diane Gillespie

Nov 23

I Ditched All the Chairs In My House to Make Myself Move More

We evolved to move, not sit, and I wanted to be stronger, more flexible, and more focused. Here’s how I got more movement in my day.

Sílvia Bastos

Nov 23

The Power of Running in the Rain

Getting out in inclement weather is good for your fitness goals-but it also boosts your mood, self-confidence, and vitality

Maxime Godfroid

Nov 23

How to Reverse Diabetes and Lose Belly Fat in 60 Days

In less than two months, I dropped my HbA1c from 8.2% to 5.8% and lost 24 pounds by making targeted habit changes

Bob Wuest

Nov 21

Do a Swedish Death Clean to Overhaul Your Life

How this deep-decluttering custom clears your home and your mind as a “memento mori” in action

Jamie Logie

Nov 20

A Complete System for Planning Your Life and Scheduling Your Work

I created this life planner using Notion-here’s the (free) template for you to use and customize, and details on how I use it to achieve my

Danny Forest

Nov 19

A Microbiologist’s Guide to Reducing the Risk of COVID-19 if You Absolutely Must Gather Indoors

How to use ventilation, air filters, and climate control to reduce coronavirus transmission this holiday season

Adrien Burch, PhD

Nov 19

How to Cope with Loneliness During the Second Coronavirus Winter

What began as a bonafide excuse to enjoy introversion now requires us to reassess our habits to respond to the negative effects of solitude

Hailey Magee, Codependency Recovery Coach

Nov 18

The Epic Guide to Waking Up Early

I used to wake up at 5 p.m. Now I wake up at 5 a.m. and love my early morning time, especially for creative work.

Kevin Oberhausen

Nov 18

To Combat Burnout, You Need to Consider More Than Workload

Simply telling someone to build resilience is a cop-out. Understanding perception and cognitive fallacies point to better solutions.

Zachary Walston

Nov 17

How to Build a Thriving & Fulfilling Author Platform From Scratch

Learn from my experiences as a professional writer, author, and platform manager who grew everything from nothing.

Emily Sinclair Montague

Nov 17

How I Safely Returned to Running After Childbirth Using an Evidence-Based Approach.

I overcame pelvic girdle pain, excessive weight gain, and a traumatic labour to get running again by following this expert advice.

Vee Uye

Nov 16

A Holistic Guide to Overcoming Anxiety

Coping with panic attacks and daily anxiety required me to try a wide range of professional and self-help methodologies

Aaron Teater

Nov 16

How to Choose a Career That Fulfills You-While Keeping Your 9–5

These steps helped me-and others I’ve coached-find the right career and a great job

Emily Smith

Nov 13

Uncovering My Life Values Freed Me from Anxiety

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) showed me how to use acceptance, mindfulness, values, and positive action to overcome panic attacks

Lucy Jacob

Nov 13

The Magic—and Science—of Intentional Dreaming, with David Paul Kirkpatrick

As a young boy, David Paul Kirkpatrick learned firsthand about the power of intention and mindset. He’s been exploring it ever since.

Terrie Schweitzer

Nov 12

How These 8 Techniques Help Me Manage My Panic Attacks

I developed this coping routine based on my experience and the psychology textbooks I use as a trainee psychologist

Jyoti Meena

Nov 12

Choose to Be Happy by Detaching from Sadness and Cynicism

Two Stoic principles and a journaling routine to help you embrace happiness even in the darkest of times.

Anangsha Alammyan

Nov 12

3 Acting Exercises That Can Help Introverts Have Better Conversations

Quick ideas from the world of acting to level up your conversation game — even if you’re shy

Alexander M. Combstrong

Nov 11

How I Learned 1,607 Chinese Characters in 18 Months

For a trip to Japan, I wanted to be able to read at a middle school level or higher. Here’s how I accomplished that goal.

Matt Anzai

Nov 11

How To Improve Your Tolerance For Uncertainty In The Workplace

Honing your ability to thrive within ambiguous circumstances is a vital skill you need to rise into a leadership role.

Melody Wilding, LMSW

Nov 10

Beating Clutter by Managing Triggers and Picking Your Battles

How I got my family on board with five practical strategies for lowering anxiety and getting back in control

Dr. Miss

Nov 10

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