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Stanley Cups, Alter Egos, and a Hot Take on Procrastination
The Portal: Issue 067
Internet People
January 31, 2024 • Estimated Reading Time: 5 minutes
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This week we’re introducing the first solo column! We love talking to y’all over on IG, and you always send us reaaaally good questions — if you’re not already in touch, come say hi! If you ever want our thoughts on any of the topics we talk about, feel free to DM us and we may just write up a piece for you 🫡
Us chatting with y’all on IG
💭 ONE THING WE’RE THINKING ABOUT
About a year ago I started saying, “Holy sh*t, I’m uncomfortable!” whenever I noticed myself procrastinating.
I still do it sometimes, and it’s become easier to notice myself in that familiar freeze.
Did you know that? About the freeze response? A lot of people don’t know that. They think that procrastination is a willful decision to be lazy, but I’ve rarely felt like I had a choice in the matter. I used to joke that I don’t know where the trauma ends and the ADHD begins, but it turns out that the walk between those two is a lot closer than most people realize.
This week on the blog, Anna shares the 3 tactics she uses to break through the procrastination loop.
👀 ONE THING WE’RE OBSESSED WITH
Call them archetypes or alter-egos, there’s no doubting that Character Invention is a great way to embody the traits you’re running low on.
😒 Having a hard time finding the motivation to go for a walk? Put on your cutest outfit, grab a playlist, and take a Hot Girl Walk — don’t forget your shades for when the paparazzi inevitably find you.
😞 Feeling low on confidence? Embody some main character energy by stepping into an alternate version of yourself like Beyonce’s Sasha Fierce.
😫 Sick of your mundane chores? Light some candles, play some tavern music, and step into a bar maid version of yourself who scrubs the dishes every night to earn her keep.
The next time you’re in a situation that you’d rather not be in, step into character and see what happens when you approach the moment with a new perspective 😎
Did you know we host body-doubling sessions all week?
Body-doubling = doing tasks independently in the presence of others (in our case, on Zoom) = productivity magic ✨
If you have yet to use your first free session, come see what the hype is all about 😌 (Use code FOCUS at registration)
🎧 ONE THING WE’RE LISTENING TO
THE WSJ:
How the Stanley Cup Became the Internet’s Favorite Water Bottle (19 min)
This quick episode explains how a brand traditionally loved by outdoorsmen has become the new favorite of moms and teen girls — the way it all started is actually pretty nuts.
🤔 ONE QUESTION FOR YOU
⭐️ ONE LAST THING
Did you see that our Do Not Disturb hats are available in the dad style?!
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