Hey there, I’ve just posted a roundup of some intriguing links! I dive into topics like the sheer pleasure of a good side project, the mystery behind kids’ mental health issues, and why speeding through audiobooks might not be as bad as it sounds. Plus, there’s a little nod to Simon Monk’s work and a plea for something to finally give us all a break. Check it out!

• Bored of it: Please, make it stop.
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• The blissful zen of a good side project: One of life’s greatest simple pleasures is creating something just for yourself.
• SimonMonk.org: A website supporting the books of author Simon Monk.
• Against dystopian views of high-speed audiobook listening: The sound and the worry
• The Real Culprit Behind Plummeting Children’s Mental Health: Kids are suffering. In the United States, 13 percent of three- to 17-year-olds had a mental or behavioral health diagnosis. Parents and teachers often blame social media for rising teen depression rates. But many studies show only a correlation between the two (and a low one at that), not causation.