What Works For Us
Systems for peace and productivity. I’m collecting systems that help people stay grounded, productive, and find moments of joy, through interviews, research, and experiments.
- Indexed issues, last 90 days
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- Sep 26, 2026
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September 2026: This Month I Loved (opens the original)
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Here’s what I’m loving, learning, and leaning on this month.Not gonna lie, my mood in these last few weeks: This month I loved...<img class="embedded-post-publication-logo" src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!mNSU!,w_56,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubst
How One Mug Became Irene's Grounding System (opens the original)
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I was on a Google Meet with a friend a few days ago, sipping my favourite tea (called Le Thé Merveilleux, made of caramalised almond and pistachio) when she complimented my mug.She asked me about it and it kinda took me back in time.This cup has followed me 6,566 kms (4,080 miles if you are American). When I look at this cup, it reminds me of the last few days I spent with my mom before starting a completely different life.This mug has watched me become the person I am now. From a confused busin
Alexander Semenyuk Swears By These Five Things to Stay Grounded (opens the original)
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I’ve been following on Substack for years now. He’s a Ukrainian-Swedish author and fitness coach. He has published 30+ thrillers and mild horror and built an engaged community on Substack.I reached out to him & asked him the question I can’t stop asking.What are your non-negotiables in life? What are the things that make you feel calm during a busy week or day?What Works for AlexanderNon-Negotiable #1: MovementAlexander swears by physical activities to help him him organise his thoughts and rele
The Four Things That Keep Nika Grounded (opens the original)
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I have known for more than 2 years now. We met on Substack, we both used to write about marketing and UX, among other things.She is one of the most hardworking, dedicated and resilient person I ever know.Recently, her account got restricted on LinkedIn and instead of playing the victim, she fought back by creating a plugin that warns other people when their accounts are in danger of being restricted during to their activity levels.I reached out to Nika, asking her if she would like to talk about
August 2026: Practices, Reads, Reminders (opens the original)
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