MEMO
Issue #263
Dear readers
I will take a few weeks of summer break to recharge my batteries. During this period, there will also be no Better Human updates. In August, I will have new content you will hopefully be excited about. Until then, I wish you a fantastic summertime.
Sincerely
Niklaus
Can people change? The psychological Möbius strip that keeps us from ending painful relationships
Facing the logical fallacies that fuel painful emotional patterns and what it takes to break them with dignity, mindfulness, and emotional maturity.
Organised magic
How my second brain made me happier.
Unclack
Unclack is the small but mighty Mac utility that mutes your microphone while you type. No more getting called out for clacking your way through a Zoom meeting on your clicky keyboard!
What this feeling is
In the past few years, a lot of people have been struggling to articulate a certain type of malaise. Is it anxiety? Well, maybe. It’s anxiety-shaped. Is it our old friend depression? Could be! But then again, there’s more urgency in it than your garden variety depressive episode. I’ve heard it described as a kind of grief, a multi-faceted process, or as a low-grade trauma. I’ve also heard it described as “feeling sad and sort of uneasy all the time”, which is fairly bang on.
Why making yourself a priority will boost your productivity
Conventional wisdom centers around giving more of yourself to others in your life than you would to what you want to accomplish. You’re taught to make sacrifices and put your needs secondary because that’s how you’ll become a better person. However, not making yourself a priority is keeping you from accomplishing your goals and getting more done.
Go deeper on Better Human.
I prefer to read the weekly news
The new system I adopted gave me more time and peace of mind.
Self-reflection
A short overview of my preferred self-reflection framework.
Strategies that helped me to procrastinate less
If you struggle with procrastination, I might help you improve your current situation.
How to keep your digital self safe
A short and actionable guide on how to stay safe online.
Fear setting
Understanding your fear helps you make difficult choices, which can lead to happiness and peace.
Ask me anything
I would love to write about topics you all are interested in. If there is a topic you would love to see covered, you can add it to the thread on Better Human.
Bonus
I am one of the first users of Refind. Refind is one of the best tools I know to curate your reading list. The 5 most relevant links from around the web + key takeaways, every day. It reduces noise and brings some peace into the hectic endless feeds. It is also making my weekly MEMO possible. Refind is invitation only. You can use this link to gain free access to the tool: https://refind.com/niklausgerber?invite=HSQxLEEaLD
Have a good break! Enjoy!