Editor’s Notebook 272

The Editor’s Notebook is my place to share the things I’m loving this week and other random links that have caught my eye. Enjoy!

What I’m Loving This Week

Book I’m currently reading: Step into spooky season with short and sweet ghost stories.

How To Stay Motivated – The Locus Rule. Here’s how to really be successful.

4 Ways to Clear Your Head of Unfinished Business Before Bed. This is how you stop ruminating and start getting restorative sleep.

Get organized in just one day. Yes, it’s possible!

6 High-ROI Hobbies To Develop Instead of Scrolling Through Your Smartphone. Great ideas for your self-care routine.

5 Overwhelming Areas in Life You Can Declutter in 15 Minutes (Or Less). A little time now for big results later.

Seven Ways to Fight Decision Fatigue. I promise, you’ll be happier with fewer choices!

The Forgotten Skill That Helps You Absorb Everything You Read. Do you even remember the last book you read?

6 Science-Based Tactics I Use to Get Smarter Faster. My favorite: get enough sleep!

Ways to Cope When Your Money Dreams Don’t Match Your Financial Reality. A good article about keeping what you can control in perspective.

For optimal productivity, be on break for 20-25% of the workday. Not reaching your goals? You’re not taking enough breaks!