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Talking to Ghosts, Talking to Strangers, and What to Do When the Vibe Is Off

The Portal: Issue 082

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Spacetime Productivity
May 15, 2024 • Estimated Reading Time: 5 minutes

WELCOME TO THE PORTAL: A newsletter to help ambitious and overwhelmed people get things done in a way that actually feels good.

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Thanks to everyone from the community who showed up for the Alone Together Reading Club on Sunday 🥰 22 of us laid in the park, read books, ate snacks, and stayed off our screens for 90+ minutes…!!! We had such a fun time and will absolutely be doing another one next month!

🚨 PS — our Community Coworking Sprint starts in 2 hours! Join us every Wednesday at 11am PT /2pm ET for the most productive hour of your week, the vibe is always top tier on this sprint! 👉 Here’s the Zoom link to join us

💭 One Thing We’re Thinking About

It happens to all of us — your daily routine is feeling stale, nothing is exciting, and you’re kind of feeling bored by the monotony.

You start to wonder: Is there something wrong with me? Should I switch career paths? Should I get bangs? And while the answers to these questions may be yes, likely you just need to shake things up — even in VERY small ways.

This week on the blog, MJ shares 13 easy ways to shake up your work day when it’s all feeling mehhhhh 😐

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But if you’re not a Notion user, or you just need a more robust software, we can’t say enough good things about Sunsama.

👉 Sunsama helps you time block your tasks, visualize your days, and easily re-shuffle your schedule when sh*t hits the fan — they hooked us up with a 30-day free trial for all Portal readers, no CC required!

👀 One Thing We’re Obsessed With

Body Doubling 👯

Guys, it’s no secret that sometimes it’s hard to do simple tasks, and when you’re in that state, nothing cures the procrastination quite like a body double.

What is it?

The act of having another person present while working on a task or a project to improve focus and reduce potential distractions. Want to know more? We love this article from Apartment Therapy.

How can I do it?

👉 FaceTime a friend and chat while folding laundry

👉 Join one of our virtual coworking sessions to tackle your to-do list

👉 If you’re in LA, Anna is hosting a live Coworking Day on June 3 — it’s sure to sell out, so save your spot soon!

🎧 One Thing We’re Listening To

We’re not exactly low-key about our love of ambiance videos — so nobody should be shocked that the Spacetime YouTube channel now has a 3-hour cozy cottage vibe for you to enjoy 😌

🤔 One Question For You

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⭐️ One Last Thing

Small talk and talking to strangers is an unfortunate reality of expanding your circle — here’s an article on how to make it slightly less excruciating 🥲

📌 Happening in the Spacetime Universe

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