Archive - Polly Campbell, Simply Said

The Struggle is Real--But I'm Practicing

I'm working to become aware of what is instead overthinking about what might be. That's a good practice for life and writing--so today I'm sharing this…

Jul 3 •

June 2025

How to Dull the Sting of Feedback

Use well-intentioned and useful information to do better.

Jun 19 •

How to Get it Done, When You Don't Feel Like Doing It

Simple psychology hacks to get you moving

Jun 5 •

May 2025

The Dynamic Nature of Friendship

Being a friend is a greater predictor of life satisfaction than having a friend.

May 22 •

You Don't Have to Win It All to Gain Something of Value

Dwell in possibility

May 8 •

April 2025

Life Feels Fast, I'm Trying to Slow Down

How to reclaim those lost days and feel fulfilled not frantic.

Apr 24 •

I Rewrote My Daily Routine—And It’s Actually Working

My two-week experiment is helping me feel more creative, aligned, and calm.

Apr 10 •

March 2025

Playing with Seasonal Energy

Maximize the Spring vibes.

Mar 27

A Different Kind of Reality Check

What I'm talking about is powerful and precise. Nothing passive about it.

Mar 13

February 2025

Cut the Comparison Chatter

Measuring our worth against others, only moves us away from what we most want: peace, joy, health, connection, growth.

Feb 28

Calmish and Clearish

I'm an excellent overthinker, but that does not help me stay focused on the things I want to accomplish, so, I am practicing.

Feb 14

January 2025

The Cost of Clutter

And the sweet peace of release

Jan 31

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