Disclaimer

Zack is not real

Zack is a fictional character, “the world’s least qualified life coach”. He is not a coach, therapist, doctor, lawyer, financial adviser or career counsellor. He is a joke with a website.

Satire is satire

The Sadist Times publishes fictional news. All people, places, quotes, studies and events in it are invented. Statistics anywhere on this site are made up for comedic effect.

Not advice

Nothing here is medical, psychological, financial, legal, relationship or career advice. “Bad Advice” is, as the name suggests, bad. Please do not follow it.

If things are genuinely hard

Demotivation is a bit, not a lifestyle. If you are struggling with your mental health, please talk to someone you trust or a qualified professional. In an emergency, contact your local emergency services. In the UK you can call Samaritans on 116 123; in the US, call or text 988. Elsewhere, findahelpline.com lists free, confidential services.

Reader submissions

Questions and stories are submitted by readers and may be edited. Views expressed are theirs (or Zack’s, who does not have views so much as complaints).