ISSUED DAILY SINCE NOBODY ASKED
DAILY DEMOTIVATION
A fresh disappointment every morning. Like the news, but more honest.
You call it "quiet quitting".
Your manager calls it "the same as before". Nobody can tell the difference. That's the bad news.
— Zack, unqualified
VERIFIEDUNHELPFUL
PREVIOUSLY, ON YOUR DECLINE
- You went "no contact" with your ex. You still check their Spotify. They're listening…
- You said "this is my year". You've said it since 2019. The years have…
- Doom spending is buying a heated eye mask because the news was bad. The…
- You film "Sunday reset" videos. By Tuesday your room has reset itself, to Saturday.
- Running clears your head. Mostly of the idea that you're a runner.
- Unlimited holiday is a lovely policy. The company did the maths on your guilt,…
- You've "romanticised your life". It's a candle, a croissant and a playlist called "main…
THE CALENDAR OF DESPAIR
Newsletter / Issue No. 446
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