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lemon curd, norse words, and the language around limits

Friday was National Quitter's Day, a day that is said to be when most people give up on their resolutions, and I saw lots of posts talking about it like it's some grand revelation about human willpower. But the whole concept of the day is missing the plot: when masses of people 'quit' their reso...

by Hannah Keyes — Jan 12, 2025 boundaries energy management reflection systems + processes

system traps, dream maps, and the courage to adapt

HOUSEKEEPING: Things may look a bit different around here because I've migrated my newsletter to a new platform! I've been working since October to find a way for you to easily access past issues and for them to be shared. I'm excited to finally have that resolved and you can now find all past is...

by Hannah Keyes — Dec 29, 2024 energy management neurodivergence reflection systems + processes

tiny rebellions, baking wisdom, and the roots of toxic productivity

Originally published November 10, 2024 I almost titled today's newsletter "when business as usual feels impossible..." but then I remembered that finding little moments of joy is always worth it and writing subject lines for these notes always makes me smile. Like many, I've been processing t...

by Hannah Keyes — Dec 23, 2024 history productivity systems + processes values

spider roommates, gargoyles in HR, and the making of your personal menu

Originally published October 13, 2024 I made some big changes around workload going into Q4 this year that were/are very bittersweet. And after taking the last year off to de-center chasing medical things and just living for a bit, I'm jumping back into the deep end to try and get some answer...

by Hannah Keyes — Dec 23, 2024 frameworks + tools mental health self-care systems + processes

task tetris, spinach epiphanies, and and the art of prioritization

Originally published October 6, 2024 I've attended thousands of stand-ups and team meetings over my career. While we will share blockers or struggles through stories and individual experiences, at the core of many is:PrioritizationNow, unfortunately, I don't have a magic bullet for you. I thi...

by Hannah Keyes — Dec 23, 2024 energy management frameworks + tools mindset productivity systems + processes time management

s'more safety, caramel candor, and the recipe for workplace vulnerability

Originally published September 15, 2024 His palms are sweaty, knees weak, arms are heavy...There's vomit on his sweater already, mom's spaghetti... Wait, that's Eminem. But it's probably a relatable feeling...(okay, maybe minus the actual vomit or spaghetti)...if you've ever been anxious ab...

by Hannah Keyes — Dec 23, 2024 mental health research + science systems + processes team communication + collaboration work culture + leadership

mental hats, mushroom chats, and the science of role transitions

Originally published September 8, 2024 First off, a huge thank you to everyone that voted in the poll! There were votes for all the categories and a tie between: 🛁 💼 Self-Care + Work-Life Harmony👥 💬 Team Collaboration + Communication So I'll lean a bit heavier in these two topics this fall bu...

Dec 23, 2024 boundaries frameworks + tools mental health neurodivergence research + science systems + processes

life's waves, neurospicy brains, and the 154 bpm theory

Originally published August 18, 2024 We are surrounded by patterns. Everywhere. Tree rings. Cheetah spots. Spider webs. Brick work. Floor tiles. Heartbeats. Circadian rhythms. Known and unknown. People dedicate their entire lives to research; trying to find patterns in pretty much every subje...

by Hannah Keyes — Dec 22, 2024 mental health neurodivergence self-care systems + processes

peak golden girls era, dung beetles, and the evolution of work

Originally published August 11, 2024 First, I'm so excited you're here! Second, I'm even more excited to share the shifts in this newsletter with you 🎉 I wanted to make this a space with more than just insights where you can: Take a moment to pause.Learn something new.Get an actionable tip.An...

by Hannah Keyes — Dec 22, 2024 mental health productivity research + science systems + processes time management

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