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The “Paper Clip Strategy” for Making Good Habits—and 11 Other Things to Know Now

Updated 6/19/2020
The “Paper Clip Strategy” for Making Good Habits—and 11 Other Things to Know Now
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Work Hard

  • How to Stick With Good Habits Every Day By Using the “Paper Clip Strategy” (James Clear)
  • 10 Questions to Help You Define Your Career (Live in the Grey)
  • 5 Common Unconscious Biases That Lead to Bad Decisions (Fast Company)
  • 24 LinkedIn Rules You Might Be Breaking (The Daily Muse)


Live Smart

  • How to Discover Your “Authentic” Self and Live the Life You Really Want (Lifehacker)
  • The Curious Link Between What You Eat and Your Emotions (GOOD)
  • Buddy Up and Start a GSD (Get Stuff Done) Club (Apartment Therapy)
  • 3 Non-Creepy Options for Approaching Someone Important (The Daily Muse)


Play Often

  • 25 Instagram Accounts That Will Actually Inspire You to Work Out (Greatist)
  • 13 Ways to Spend a 3-Day Weekend (Fathom)
  • 19 Bucket-List Doughnut Shops to Visit Before You Die (First We Feast)
  • 10 Companies That Take the Entire Team on Vacation (No, Really) (The Daily Muse)


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Erin Greenawald is a freelance writer, editor, and content strategist who is passionate about elevating the standard of writing on the web. Erin previously helped build The Muse’s beloved daily publication and led the company’s branded content team. If you’re an individual or company looking for help making your content better—or you just want to go out to tea—get in touch at eringreenawald.com.
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