Oliver Burkeman
Oliver Burkeman is the author of The Antidote: Happiness for People Who Can't Stand Positive Thinking, and writes a column on psychology for The Guardian. He lives in Brooklyn, New York. Follow him at @oliverburkeman.
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Stop Trying to “Do It All”
Limits are not, well, limiting. Framed correctly, putting a cap on your ambition and future plans is tremendously freeing.
You Don’t Need New Ideas, You Need a New Perspective
The unexpected creative benefits of a "beginner’s mind."
Nobody Cares How Hard You Work
Will we ever decouple perceived effort and long hours with our rewards system?
Why Are We so Distracted All the Time?
Seeking out a mid-task distraction is our subtle way of avoiding life's more vexing questions.
Nobody Knows What The Hell They Are Doing
Next time you’re feeling apprehensive about your work, because others in your field seem more talented or confident, remember this: they only seem that way because you can’t see what they’re thinking.
The Key to Getting Motivated: Give Up
Motivation advice for people who can't stand positive thinking.
