Files

From the Deadline Bureau’s collection of beige suspension files: multi-taskers, procrastination, inspiration and more. We interview experts and peer supporters (contact us for a collaboration!) We review books and working methods and share confessions and tips.

Ten bizarre professions that really exist

“If you pay me $50 I will come to your funeral. I will sit or stand at the very back of the crowd and hide behind black glasses and a black lace umbrella. So people think you died with a dark, fascinating secret.” Dana Schwartz, writer Professional grief and grief services, they really exist. In […]

The voices in my head

Did you see the Disney and Pixar movie ‘Inside Out’ ? Or maybe the film called ‘Luca’? Then you will recognize the concept of different personalities taking the wheel inside your brain and controlling what you do and how you react to a situation. Riley from Inside Out has the emotions Joy, Fear, Anger, Disgust […]

My Misery Mouse Pad

She is always there when I start working. Grinning benevolently from her spot by my keyboard. She looks like my grandmother—an avid gardener with a quirky knitted hat and vests, a booming laugh. But unlike my granny, this lady is armed with anesthetic needles and a sledgehammer. Meet my mouse pad, featuring Kathy Bates as […]