by Jamie Miles | Mar 1, 2026 | Articles & Guides
At a glance Based on the reader question: ‘I feel worn out by all the things I’ve started, postponed, or quietly abandoned. How do I sort through my goals and to-dos, finish the right ones, and let the others go?’ Open loops drain you by keeping part of...
by Jamie Miles | Feb 15, 2026 | Articles & Guides
At a glance Based on the reader question: What does the state of my home actually say about me when I’m barely coping? By separating capacity from character, you’ll see that messy rooms, dishes and mould are signs of overload, not moral failure Learn a simple way to...
by Jamie Miles | Jan 28, 2026 | Articles & Guides
At a glance Based on the question: Is there a sane way to decide what to keep, cut, and delegate when I’m burnt out and everything feels like too much? By mapping your life into a simple Energy/Money matrix, you can see which habits and tasks to protect, prioritise,...
by Jamie Miles | Jun 22, 2022 | Articles & Guides
At a glance Based on the reader question: Is there a way to get through the more miserable tasks on my to-do list? – Tom, France By using Temptation Bundling, motivate yourself to get through the tasks you should be doing — but aren’t. The technique combines a task...
by Jamie Miles | Jun 8, 2022 | Articles & Guides
At a glance The importance of using self-control to reign in our impulses is often overstated. Pop psychology has spread this myth by misinterpreting The Marshmallow Test. We’ll debunk The Marshmallow Test by using new research to show how impulse control is...
by Jamie Miles | May 25, 2022 | Articles & Guides
At a glance Based on the reader question: How can I stop procrastinating before bed? It’s turning me into a zombie during the day, but breaking the habit is hard. – Laura, USA You’re probably revenge bedtime procrastinating. This is when you protest...
