Monday 6th March Newsletter

Happy Monday 👋 It’s time to tackle another week! Fight away the Monday blues and prepare for the week ahead with us. Sit back with a drink and ease yourself into the week.

In today's email:

• Hulk Smash! Is rage applying a good idea?

• Work smarter, not harder: Our top tips.

• Dress for success: Our favorite accessories.

• Must read: a book that enhances your popularity.

OPINION

Goodbye, quiet quitting — Hello, rage applying

These days, people are refusing to work for a company that makes them feel undervalued. Gen Zers are leading the way by #RageApplying to jobs in a flurry — so they can quickly escape. Basically, they’re done working in a toxic job, and they’re looking for something better (and quickly!).

To me, this seems a little rash. You have a bad day, so you spend your afternoon applying to as many jobs as you can? I guess you could end up getting loads of job opportunities with better employee perks, though. So, you have to figure out what’s right best for your career.

— Hayley Ramsey

Have you ever tried “rage applying” when you’ve had a bad day? What was the outcome? Reply and let us know!

QUOTE OF THE DAY

TODAY'S ADVICE

Work smarter, not harder (“How?”, you ask)

You’ve probably heard this age-old adage a heap of times. And it’s good advice to follow. It means you’re more productive and you don’t waste valuable time and energy.

How to make it happen:

1. End multitasking. Multitasking is a myth. Studies show that it causes us to make more mistakes (that we then have to spend more time correcting), and our brains retain less information, so we don’t really process or understand what we’re doing.

2. Take more breaks. Working for too long tests your attention span. You become more distracted and less focused. But, by scheduling some more downtime into your workday, you'll improve your productivity.

3. Cut down your to-do list. Where you can, spread your workload evenly across the week or month. When you have a shorter to-do list for the day, you’ll feel less overwhelmed and be more productive.

4. Learn how to say “no”. Or even “I'm busy”. When you constantly say “yes” to others, you put your own needs second. And this often results in a more intimidating workload for yourself.

5. Mute notifications. Facebook and Twitter notifications popping up every 2 seconds can be distracting, which means your work will suffer. Disable them or put your phone on “Do Not Disturb” mode.

Got any more productivity cheat codes? Reply to this email and let us know.

DON'T MISS

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❌ Steer clear of these résumé buzzwords to stand out!

👨‍🚀 Want to go to space? Become an astronaut!

🤣 These resignation letters will have you ROTFL.

MONDAY'S TO DO

There are two facts:

1. Mondays are stressful.2. A positive attitude helps you better cope with stress.

💡 Combining the two, we propose the following: challenge your inner dialogue. Thoughts like “I can't cope” just make your workload look more intimidating.

So, notice what your brain says and swap unhelpful cues with kinder ones.

STUFF WE LOVE

Fashion accessories to make you more stylish

The Missnine Laptop Tote is the ideal way to carry your laptop into the office. Grab the tote

Bring some fun into your work outfit with a pair of Zealmer Stainless Steel Cufflinks. Grab the cufflinks

This Dokotoo Women’s Blazer is ideal for a smarter outfit during spring. Grab the blazer

DAILY INSPO

BOOK OF THE WEEK

How to Win Friends & Influence People — Dale Carnegie

This book deserves to be a staple in everyone’s collection.

In its pages, Dale Carnegie provides time-tested advice on getting people to… well, like you. And to become a better leader at work.

Divided into 4 sections, this book teaches you how to:

• overcome a mental rut

• discover unrealized ambitions

• earn people’s support (ultimately, the better your work relationships, the easier you crush your goals)

• …and more!

Grab the book

MEME IT

Like what you read? Reply and let us know your thoughts.

Created with care by Chris Leitch, Joanna Zambas, Hayley Ramsey and Electra Michaelidou

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