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Bits of wisdom #4

Bits of wisdom #4

An ongoing series whereby Aunt Mary Ellen shares things she’s learned over time. Indulge me.

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Mary Ellen Barrett
Dec 08, 2023
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Bits of wisdom #4
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  1. Sometimes the best thing you can do with a big problem is sleep on it. A tired, frantic brain rarely makes good decisions. Go to bed at a reasonable hour, eat some protein and then tackle the big ugly.

  2. Doing things in the evening that your morning self will love you for makes you so much more productive. For example, morning Mary Ellen is always much h…

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