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Let Me Introduce Myself…

Better a few months late than never, eh?

2 min readAug 16, 2022

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It’s me! A curly-haired, bespectacled woman in an orange top.

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Steph Raycroft

How to have fun AND get things done

Does having fun make you more productive? How do you do the excruciatingly boring without being consumed by soul-sucking productivity? One…

5 min read2 days ago

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A multi-coloured chain of toy monkeys are seemingly suspended in the air with blue skies in the background.

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Steph Raycroft

Building self-trust and spontaneity in the kitchen

I’m going through what I do to make sure I’m not only eating well but eating adventurously in my own kitchen, even when I’m spoonless.

6 min read4 days ago

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Someone is chopping up some green herbs on a wooden cutting board.

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Steph Raycroft

I took a month off of Medium, and this is what I learned

Ever wondered how people are writing an article every single day on Medium without power-sliding into burnout and misery? Me too! Here’s…

5 min readMay 2, 2024

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A ginger tabby cat sleeps on a fluffy white bed. It’s very cute.

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How to start writing a journal to build a loving relationship with yourself

If you’re looking for a way to build resilience, productivity, and self-trust (or just put that expensive, raw-cut, leather-bound notebook…

6 min readApr 30, 2024

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A faceless person sits at a cafe table with a pot of tea, opening a journal to write.

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Steph Raycroft

Reframe your anxiety and embrace it as your superpower

Unlocking this potent mix of forethought, strategy, and emotional intelligence is all about how you harness your anxiety and use it to your…

6 min readMar 28, 2024

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A blurry photo of an anxious-looking woman in a black shirt.

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The only vegan spag bol recipe you’ll ever need

Spaghetti bolognese is one of those universal faves that people often think they have to give up when they give up meat. But guess what…

5 min readMar 26, 2024

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Succulently sauced spaghetti bolognese is pictured on a white plate.

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Navigating decision-making in a when it feels like you have endless options

How this anxious bean overcomes choice overload and anxiety to find confidence in their decisions.

5 min readMar 21, 2024

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Navigating decision-making in a when it feels like you have endless options

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The great fidgeting mystery: How to figure out your triggers and how to cope

I’m running through the science behind fidgeting and effective strategies to manage stress and restlessness.

5 min readMar 19, 2024

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The background is blurry, and there is a black and white fidget cube in the foreground.

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Reading for pleasure and progress: The cognitive benefits of getting lost in literature

When you love reading as much as I do, it’s easy to see how reading benefits many aspects of my life. But if you’re still unconvinced, this…

5 min readMar 14, 2024

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A woman lays on a blue-green sofa reading a book, so that we can see the pages.

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Steph Raycroft

Steph Raycroft

Writer exploring good books, knitting, gaming, cooking, mental health. Decidedly anti-hustle. Let's connect and share the love! 🌟

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