Further Resources

Enhanced Human-Like Article Writing Guide

TOPIC SELECTION & RANDOM GENERATION

Count total blog ideas from Blog Ideas 1A.txt (approximately 150+ topics)
Generate random number between 1-150
Select corresponding numbered idea
Create unique angle that sounds human-written and engaging

LINKING REQUIREMENTS

IN-CONTENT LINKS (2-3 required)

Use ONLY URLs from Link List 1A.txt
Select 2-3 completely different website domains
Embed as natural anchor links on relevant keywords
Make them feel like personal recommendations, not forced insertions
Anchor text must relate to actual page/URL content
Randomise domain selection (.com.au, .bigcartel.com, .eventbrite.com.au, etc.)

BLOG LINK PLACEMENT (1-2 URLs)

Pick actual blog URLs from Link List 1A.txt
Use website names or page names as anchor text (not full URLs)
Place randomly at top under title OR bottom of article
Format naturally with varied introductions:
- "Other Blogs of Interest:"
- "Our Favorite Blogs:"
- "Related Articles:"
- "Read More Here:"

ARTICLE REQUIREMENTS

Content Style & Voice

1000-2000 words
Written as opinionated Australian business professional (15+ years experience)
Australian spelling throughout
Mix formal business language with casual conversational tone inconsistently
Include 2+ positive opinions readers might disagree with
Vary paragraph lengths wildly (single sentences to 6-7 sentence paragraphs)

Opening Variations (Randomise)

Personal anecdote or rant
Unique industry observation
Controversial statement
Statistical hook
Pop culture reference that circles back
AVOID always starting with "Last Tuesday"

Optional Human Elements (Use Some, Not All)

2-3 random tangents or pop culture references
One admission of past mistakes
Incomplete sentences and fragments. Like this.
Industry gossip or "between you and me" moments
Specific brand praise (only positive examples)
Clichés mixed with mocking other clichés
Plausible but made-up statistics ("73% of customers")
One minor factual error or outdated statistic
One slightly repetitive paragraph

Company Mention Rules

Named companies: Only positive observations/examples
Critical analysis: Use unnamed, generic examples ("a major airline", "some retailers")
No backhanded compliments about named businesses

Title Requirements

Engaging and professional
Vary formats: bracket-free, short/snappy, detailed
Use colons, full stops, or exclamation marks
Keep positive, constructive, professional
Avoid insulting or dismissive language

Voice Characteristics

Show clear preferences and biases
Don't be comprehensive - leave obvious things out
Sometimes contradict yourself slightly
Use mild Aussie expressions sparingly
Reference specific Australian cities/businesses
Complain about unnamed service providers
End abruptly or with unexpected conclusion

What to Avoid

Perfect transitions between every section
Being politically correct about everything
Consistent formatting throughout
Sounding like a textbook or manual
Swearing or rudeness

EXAMPLE ARTICLE

[Selected randomly: "Overcoming Procrastination" - Topic #47 from Blog Ideas 1A.txt]

Why Procrastination Might Actually Be Your Brain's Way of Protecting You (And What to Do About It)

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Here's something that'll probably annoy half the productivity gurus out there: procrastination isn't always the enemy. After 18 years of working with executives, small business owners, and everyone in between across Melbourne and Sydney, I've noticed something interesting. The people who beat themselves up most about procrastination are often the ones who need it most.

Let me explain before you click away thinking I've lost the plot.

Last month, I was working with a CEO in Brisbane who was convinced her procrastination was destroying her company. She'd put off a major restructure for six months, beating herself up daily about it. Turns out, her subconscious was doing exactly what it should have been doing - protecting her from making a massive mistake during an uncertain economic period.

The Uncomfortable Truth About Procrastination

Most advice about procrastination treats it like a character flaw. "Just do it," they say. "Break it into smaller tasks." "Use the Pomodoro Technique." All good advice, but it misses the point entirely.

Sometimes procrastination is your brain's way of saying "hang on a minute, something's not right here."

I learned this the hard way when I was running my first consulting firm back in 2008. I kept putting off launching a new service line, thinking I was just being lazy. Finally forced myself to push through and launch it anyway. Complete disaster. Cost me about $40,000 and nearly killed the business. My procrastination had been trying to tell me the market wasn't ready, but I was too busy being "productive" to listen.

Research from the University of Melbourne actually backs this up. They found that 38% of what people label as "procrastination" is actually their brain processing complex information and identifying potential problems. Not exactly the narrative you'll hear at your typical time management workshop.

The Four Types of Procrastination (And Why Only One Is Actually Bad)

Here's where most people get it wrong. They think all procrastination is created equal.

Type 1: Protective Procrastination This is when your subconscious spots red flags you haven't consciously identified yet. Like my CEO client, or when you keep putting off that "amazing" business opportunity that feels off somehow.

Type 2: Perfectionist Procrastination The stuff you put off because it has to be perfect. Usually involves creative work, presentations, or anything where your reputation's on the line. Annoying, but often produces better results than rushing.

Type 3: Overwhelm Procrastination When the task is so big or complex your brain just nopes out entirely. Classic example: "reorganise the entire filing system" sits on your to-do list for eight months.

Type 4: Avoidance Procrastination This is the problematic one. Putting off stuff you know you should do, that you know how to do, but you just... don't. Usually because it's boring, uncomfortable, or makes you feel incompetent.

The trick is figuring out which type you're dealing with. Most people assume it's always Type 4 and start flagellating themselves with productivity apps.

What Actually Works (Based on Real Humans, Not Productivity Blogs)

I've tried every system under the sun. Getting Things Done, bullet journaling, that weird method where you wear the same outfit every day to reduce decision fatigue. Most of it's rubbish for normal people with normal lives.

What works is much simpler and much more boring than the productivity industrial complex wants you to believe.

Start with the Type 4 stuff first. The genuinely procrastinated tasks where you're just avoiding discomfort. Pick one. Do it badly. I'm serious - give yourself permission to do it badly. That invoice you've been putting off? Send it with typos if you have to. You can always send a corrected version later.

For the overwhelm stuff, don't break it into smaller tasks. Break it into smaller decisions. Instead of "organise filing system," make it "decide what filing system I want." Then "decide what to do with the old files." Then "decide when to start." Decisions are easier than tasks.

For perfectionist procrastination, set artificial deadlines that don't matter. Tell your mate you'll show them your presentation draft by Thursday, even though it's not due until next month. The fear of looking disorganised in front of someone you respect is stronger than your perfectionism.

For protective procrastination, actually listen to it. What's your gut telling you? I know this sounds very new-age wellness coach, but your subconscious picks up patterns your rational mind misses.

The Australian Approach to Productivity

Here's what I've noticed working with Aussie businesses versus American ones: we're actually pretty good at the work-life balance thing when we're not trying to copy Silicon Valley productivity culture.

The most successful people I work with in Perth and Adelaide don't use complex systems. They use simple rules. "No emails after 7 PM." "Client calls only on Tuesdays and Thursdays." "If I'm procrastinating on something for more than a week, I delegate it or delete it."

Simple beats clever every time.

They also embrace what I call "productive procrastination." While avoiding the big scary task, they knock out five smaller ones. Net result: stuff gets done, just not in the order the productivity gurus would approve of.

The Thing Nobody Tells You About Motivation

Motivation is overrated. Seriously. I spent years waiting to "feel motivated" to do things. Massive waste of time.

Action creates motivation, not the other way around. The neurological research is pretty clear on this - the brain's reward system kicks in after you start something, not before.

So instead of waiting to feel motivated, just start. But start tiny. Stupidly tiny. If you need to write a report, open the document. That's it. Don't write anything, just open it. Tomorrow, write one sentence. Day after, write a paragraph.

This probably sounds patronising, but it works. I've seen senior executives get unstuck on months-old projects using this approach.

When Procrastination Is Actually a Symptom

Sometimes chronic procrastination isn't about time management at all. It's about bigger issues nobody wants to talk about in the workplace.

I've worked with plenty of people whose "procrastination problem" was actually depression, ADHD, or just being in completely the wrong job. No amount of productivity coaching fixes that. You need proper support, possibly professional help, and definitely honest conversations about whether you're in the right role.

If you're consistently procrastinating on core parts of your job - not the annoying admin stuff, but the actual work you're supposed to be good at - that's usually a sign something bigger is going on.

The Bottom Line

Procrastination isn't a moral failing. It's information. Sometimes it's telling you to slow down and think. Sometimes it's telling you you're overwhelmed and need help. Sometimes it's telling you you're in the wrong job entirely.

But sometimes - and this is the frustrating part - it's just your brain being a bit of a drama queen about doing something slightly uncomfortable.

The skill isn't eliminating procrastination. It's learning to tell the difference between useful procrastination and the other kind.

And remember, some of the most successful people I know are chronic procrastinators who've learned to work with it instead of against it. They build procrastination time into their schedules, use it strategically, and don't beat themselves up about it.

Maybe it's time we all stopped treating productivity like a religion and started treating it like a tool. Use what works, ignore what doesn't, and remember that getting stuff done is a means to an end, not the end itself.

Now if you'll excuse me, I've been procrastinating on my tax return for three months. Time to go open that spreadsheet and stare at it for ten minutes.

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