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Can a ‘power phrase’ turn a spineless worm like me into a go-getter? I doubt it – but it’s worth a shot

The psychotherapist Amy Morin says uttering a ‘short, positive sentence’ can offer the cognitive reset we need. The idea makes me cringe – but then I can barely cope with returning defective trousers, writes Emma Beddington

The Guardian - UK

Hustle culture is destroying our clients. It’s time they let their impossible standards crash to the ground

In business especially, endurance, grit and ‘pushing through’ are rewarded. How do we create alternatives?

The Guardian - AU

‘Read this and you will be happier’: experts pick the self-help books that really work

From finding love to becoming a better parent … Philippa Perry, Paul Dolan, Orna Guralnik and others reveal the books that will change your life

The Guardian - UK

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Moral Ambition by Rutger Bregman review – don’t just stand there, do something

An altruistic companion to Oliver Burkeman’s Four Thousand Weeks aims to encourage anyone with a conscience to stop being a spectator

The Guardian - UK

Four Thousand Weeks by Oliver Burkeman review – meditations on life’s brevity

If time management is all life is, asks the author and narrator, why do we treat it as such a depressingly narrow-minded affair?

The Guardian - UK

How I beat overwhelm: I kicked my news addiction – and discovered ways to make a proper difference

When I stopped watching, listening, reading and doomscrolling constantly, I no longer felt I was banging my head against a brick wall

The Guardian - UK

Meditations for Mortals by Oliver Burkeman – time to relax

A self-help sceptic offers tips for contentment that start with abandoning the quest for super-productivity

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Cats, rants and envy scrolling: 27 time-sucking online rabbit holes – and how to avoid them

From tracking your nemesis to chuckling at pets, there are myriad ways to waste time on the internet. We identify some of the worst and what you should do instead

The Guardian - UK

Are you a precrastinator? The opposite of procrastinating has its downsides

Putting things off can cause issues – but rushing to complete a task can cost you too

The Guardian - US

Turn off your email, get the packing right – and never, ever play Monopoly: 15 tips for a happy holiday

Here’s how to master the art of holidaying, whoever you’re going away with

The Guardian - UK

Making decisions can be terrifying. Stop worrying about being wrong and try to have a curious mindset instead

Thoughts such as ‘this is too important to mess up’ can be daunting. Try these three steps to make confident choices

The Guardian - AU

The week in audio: Exactly With Florence Given; Desperately Seeking Wisdom; The MLK Tapes

Florence Given’s livewire new podcast is all about empowerment

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