Low-stakes changes

27 Feb, 2026

Being in a rut is annoying; feeling stuck in the rut is worse. There are some tricks I use that I feel help me.

Being offline changes help me more. If I go online, I’ll just procrastinate.

Dress up nicer

You can be as fancy as you like! When I’m in a rut I find my clothing standard drops a bit. Just switching to a shirt helps me feel a bit better.

No, you don’t have to make the meal.

Make a note of some new technique for an old dish. Or some new combination of flavours.

I have a shelf dedicated to books I might like to read soon.

Mindless doodling really helps me. Be free to throw them away.

Start planning how to do something on your crazy list.