Today in Focus How to have a perfectly imperfect 2025
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Jan 2, 2025 
Oliver Burkeman, an author and former feature writer for The Guardian, shares his unconventional thoughts on embracing imperfections in daily life. He encourages listeners to ditch grand resolutions and instead focus on small, achievable tasks for more joy. Burkeman discusses 'scruffy hospitality' to foster deeper connections and addresses the struggle of managing emotional energy in a noisy world. He emphasizes mindfulness and personal practices, like morning pages, to cultivate joy and self-expression.
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Focus on Today
- Forget grand New Year's resolutions, they don't work.
- Focus on smaller, manageable actions that enrich your life today.
Embrace Imperfection
- Start small and accept lack of control over outcomes.
- Embrace imperfection like kayaking, not controlling a yacht.
Oliver's Writing Process
- Helen Pidd recalls Oliver Burkeman's procrastination while writing at The Guardian.
- He'd delay, then produce excellent work last minute.
