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The 5-Minute Habit Reset That Actually Works
When a habit falls apart for weeks, my instinct is to go harder. Here's why going smaller first is what actually gets it restarted and why the 5-minute rule works...
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Why I Quit Every Productivity App and Went Back to Paper
I downloaded 47 productivity apps and abandoned every single one. This is the paper system I use instead and why it works when everything digital fails my ADHD brain.
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The 6pm Shift: How to Be More Present With Your Family After Work
I kept showing up at the dinner table without actually arriving. This is the 6pm ritual that helped me close the gap between being home and actually being present.
The Real Reason You Keep Reaching for Your Phone
Most phone habit advice targets the surface behavior. I dig into what's actually happening underneath the compulsive reach and why that changes the whole approach to fixing it.
The 6pm Shift: How to Be More Present With Your Family After Work
I kept showing up at the dinner table without actually arriving. This is the 6pm ritual that helped me close the gap between being home and actually being present.
Why You Keep Scrolling When You Know You Should Stop
I caught myself watching TikTok in the shower at 8am. This is what that moment taught me about compulsive scrolling and why the real fix has nothing to do with...
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Winning Wednesday
Hi, I'm Cathryn Lavery, founder of BestSelf, and I write Winning Wednesday each week as your mid-week reset button.
Here's what you'll get:
- 5-minute productivity hacks that save you hours each week
- Evidence-based insights on productivity, relationships, and well-being
- Actionable challenges that build momentum in every area of your life
- Curated resources & tools to inspire and support your journey
Join over 150,000+ people like you who rely on Winning Wednesday for actionable strategies to boost productivity, deepen relationships, and create meaningful progress – delivered exactly when you need it most.
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This isn't another promotional email cluttering your inbox. Every Winning Wednesday delivers genuinely useful content you can implement immediately. No fluff, no sales pitches. Just actionable insights when you need them most
I chose Wednesday because it's when motivation naturally dips (they don't call it hump day for nothing). It's the perfect moment for a reset that helps you finish your week stronger.
With an ADHD-friendly format, each edition respects your time while providing maximum value.
My goal? To make this the most valuable email you receive all week, one that consistently builds momentum in your work, relationships, and personal growth.
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WW #30 Still cutting the ends off your ham?
The Mid-Year Delete: Are You Still Cutting the Ends Off Your Ham? Last week, I shared how I saved my dying friendships with recurring rituals. But here's the plot twist:...
WW #29 Why don't your adult friendships last anymore?
3 Simple Systems That Saved My Dying Friendships I have a confession: I'm terrible at maintaining friendships. Not because I don't care. I care deeply. But my ADHD brain operates...
WW #28 From Phone Adults to Present Parents: Creating Beautiful Boundaries
From Phone Adults to Present Parents: Creating Beautiful Boundaries I caught myself doing it again yesterday. Mindlessly reaching for my phone while my daughter was showing me her latest masterpiece....
WW #27 Reclaiming Your Mornings: The Simple Boundary That Changed Everything in My Home
Self-Care Isn't Selfish: Why Mothers Need Prime Time Too I snapped at my daughter over spilled cereal again. It was 7:30 AM, and I already felt like a terrible parent....
WW #26 Stop Giving Loved Ones Your Leftovers
Most relationships don’t end—they fade from neglect. Learn how to protect your closest connections by giving them intentional, distraction-free time.
WW #25 The Hidden Power of Going First (And Why It Changes Everything)
Let me share a story from a few years ago that changed how I approach social situations. As an introvert, I've never found initiating deep conversations easy. That's what makes...
WW #24 The Myth of Motivation (And What Works Instead)
The Myth of Motivation (And What Works Instead) Last Monday, I fell into a familiar trap. Tax day was looming, and I had been avoiding my accountant's emails for weeks....
WW #23 Unfiltered Thoughts, Unexpected Clarity
Ever notice how some of your best ideas come when you're not trying to have them? In the shower, on a walk, or right as you're falling asleep? There's a...
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