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The RNDM
February 26, 2023

Welcome to The RNDM issue #28, your weekly source for the most interesting and thought-provoking content out there!

Each week, we curate a selection of articles, books, and other media that we think will pique your interest and stimulate your mind.

Whether you're looking for something to read on your commute, something to spark a conversation with friends, or just something to pass the time, we've got you covered.

So sit back, relax, and enjoy the read!

TL:DR

  • Here's Why You Should Make a Habit of Having More Fun - Learn why fun can make your life better

  • How Small Changes Add Up - A great visualisation on the power of small changes over time.

  • Doing Nothing Can Make You More Productive - Harness the power of empty space in your day.

  • First Versions - See what the first verision of popular products looked like.

  • Lofi Cafe - Music channels to help you focus.

This Week

Here's why you should make a habit of having more fun

Happiness can sometimes feel just out of reach. But having more fun? You've got this — and those giggles and playful moments can make a big difference to your health and well-being.

https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2023/02/04/1150518287/fun-play-happiness-stress-reduction

Do you schedule fun in your calendar?

Like most people you probably don't. This article from NPR argues you should make time for fun to get more out of life.

Dr Julie Smith | Psychologist on Instagram: "🫣 This took a while 😂 One of the biggest mistakes people make when working on big change is underestimating the power of those small, consistent actions that embed us in a new way of living. If we can focus on the small, daily steps in the process, the results start to take care of themselves. And when we take on the new process as a part of our identity, it no longer takes the conscious effort and motivation that it needed when you first started. It’s just who you are now. ❤️ Feel free to share @drjulie 👉 More on this in my International Bestselling book, Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before? (Currently -50% see link in bio). Filled with insights from therapy about how to deal with real life problems. If don’t want to read it and would like me to read it to you, it’s free when you sign up to Audible link in my bio 😉"

41K Likes, 365 Comments - Dr Julie Smith | Psychologist (@drjulie) on Instagram: "🫣 This took a while 😂 One of the biggest mistakes people make when working on big change is underestimating the power of those small, consistent actions that embed us in a new way of living. If we can focus on the small, daily steps in the process, the results start to take care of themselves. And when we take on the new process as a part of our identity, it no longer takes the conscious effort and motivation that it needed when you first started. It’s just who you are now. ❤️ Feel free to share @drjulie 👉 More on this in my International Bestselling book, Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before? (Currently -50% see link in bio). Filled with insights from therapy about how to deal with real life problems. If don’t want to read it and would like me to read it to you, it’s free when you sign up to Audible link in my bio 😉"

https://www.instagram.com/reel/Coum8EPvHb_/?igshid=MDJmNzVkMjY=

Dr Julie uses origami to demonstrate how small changes can add up over time to big change. Check her out on Instagram and TikTok for more great content on mental health.

Doing Nothing Can Make You More Productive

Screens are leaving us all exhausted. Creating time where you do nothing can help, writes Gloria Mark.

https://time.com/6254135/doing-nothing-more-productive/

Learn how leaving empty space in your day can allow you to recharge your focus and improve your productivity.

First Versions

Everything had a first version: here you can find it!

https://www.firstversions.com/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=looking_for_an_ad_hook_get_it_from_your_skeptic&utm_term=2023-02-23&m=1

Have you ever wondered what the first version of the Coca-Cola bottle looked like or what Lego's first toy was? Now you can see the first version of these as well as many other products on firstversions.com

lofi.cafe - lofi music 🎧

Lofi music streams for studying, working, and relaxing.

https://www.lofi.cafe/

Lofi cafe has a great selection of channels you can listen to while getting some deep work done. My favourite at the moment is Japanese lofi. Try it out the next time you need to focus and get work done.

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