A Tip For Not Sending An Email Too Soon
When drafting an email, leaving the To, CC, and BCC fields blank can stop an accidental send before the message is ready. Jamie from Leeds in the United Kingdom learned it the hard way after…
A Tip For Starting Your To-Do List
When getting started feels impossible because too many projects are piling up, try shrinking the commitment to two minutes and begin anyway. This tip speaks to procrastination, task initiation, and context switching at work, especially…
A Tip For Turning Down Plans Without Making It Weird (w/ Rocky Horror on Broadway’s Josh Rivera)
Saying no to social plans is awkward when the invite is from a friend you actually like. Broadway actor Josh Rivera shares a goofy, no-hard-feelings delivery that lands the message without turning it into a…
A Tip For Finding Missing Emails
When email goes missing, the spam folder is often where it ends up. Check spam before deleting anything, because a job offer, a friend’s note, or a catch-up email can get caught by accident. After…
A Tip For Podcast Listeners Looking for a New Show
When someone wants a podcast that explains why people do what they do, Arielle has a recommendation. It’s Nudge, hosted by Phill Agnew, with the tagline “Behavioral Science Simplified,” and it’s been leaking into Arielle’s…
A Tip For When Your Boss Has A Weird Idea
When your boss drops an idea that sounds stupid, the real risk is dragging your feet and getting stuck in "told you so" mode. A radio pro from Latvia shared a mindset shift at a…
A Tip For Keeping in Touch Personally and Professionally
Text someone the moment they pop into your head, even if it has been two years since working together. This fits old friends, past collaborators, and anyone a freelancer wants to keep warm without making…
A Tip For Snack Cravings when Dieting (w/ Broadway actor Josh Rivera)
Oatmeal for cravings: Josh Rivera swaps a sweet treat for oats with water, Truvia, and cinnamon when snacky hits after getting home from Rocky Horror Picture Show on Broadway. The move scratches the sweet treat…
A Tip For Visiting Museums
Remembering museum facts can feel impossible on a walking tour or in a packed gallery. When the wall text is nonstop and the brain starts buffering, aim for one great museum takeaway to write down…
A Tip For Breaking a Thought Spiral
Switching rooms to reset focus when spiraling or stuck at a desk works like a quick brain reset. This tip is for anyone distracted while doing email or editing audio while working from home. Music…