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Repetition is the best medicine
Plus, jobs are just a silly phase work is going through
Hi everyone,
If you’ve got to do something unpleasant, do it, then do it again. If you think this sounds utterly mad, read on to discover the science. I’m also sharing an interesting article on jobs as we known them - what if they’re just a silly phase?
Enjoy!
Emily
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Small shifts to help you live bigger
Repetition is the best medicine
When you do 10 squats in the gym for the first time, it hurts the day after. When you build the habit over 6 weeks, the first 10 squats don’t hurt anymore.
This is the repeated bout effect.
What if we applied the theory beyond exercise?
The quickest way to become accustomed to something new, scary or painful we have to do is to do it again.
Dentist visits, physio exercises, they all get better after the first few attempts.
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Serendipitous life advice
Joel Uili encourages us to take a look at what brings us joy in our free time - it might help us unlock what we love at work.
Pay attention to what you’re drawn to - it’s telling you something
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Fresh perspectives on life and work
“Jobs are a Silly Phase Work is Going Through”
It’s hard to conceive of a world before the 9-5. But it existed: tradespeople, people juggling multiple responsibilities, unstructured roles that plugged gaps in communities. What if all this job stuff is just a post-industrial era phase? And what comes after jobs?
Rishad Tobaccowala shares what’s next and how to prepare for it.
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A little something to feed one of the 5 senses. This week: hear.
🎵 big fan of this new release from house artist Nora en Pure - and what a beautiful album cover!
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