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When to Eat While Lifting Weights

When to Eat While Lifting Weights

5 min read

Field notes from observing the gym ecosystem's feeding patterns. Spoiler: the burrito was a mistake.

Why You Can't Stick to a Sleep Schedule

Why You Can't Stick to a Sleep Schedule

7 min read

Your circadian rhythm has filed a grievance. Your streaming service has sent congratulations. Here's what's actually happening.

How to Stop Checking Your Phone So Much

How to Stop Checking Your Phone So Much

7 min read

Your phone is in a relationship with you, and it's toxic. Here's how to break up (or at least set boundaries).

How to Actually Finish a Side Project (For Once)

How to Actually Finish a Side Project (For Once)

8 min read

You've started dozens. You've finished... let's not count. Here's why that happens and what might actually help.

How to Stop Procrastinating (You're Doing It Right Now)

How to Stop Procrastinating (You're Doing It Right Now)

7 min read

You searched for this instead of doing the thing. Let's acknowledge that and move forward together.

How to Be More Confident

How to Be More Confident

6 min read

Field notes on the elusive trait of confidence, featuring fake studies, rejection letters from your own psyche, and advice that might actually work.

Standing Desks: A Documentary of Human Optimism

Standing Desks: A Documentary of Human Optimism

6 min read

In which we follow the noble standing desk through its life cycle, from proud productivity sentinel to distinguished holder of things.

How to Build Good Habits: A Field Guide

How to Build Good Habits: A Field Guide

6 min read

An anthropological study of habit formation, featuring rejected applications, multiverse versions of yourself, and the yoga mat that believes in you.

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