https://catherinepope.com/tags/tiny-experiments/ Recent content in Tiny Experiments on Catherine Pope Hugo -- 0.148.2 en Fri, 21 Nov 2025 14:15:56 +0000 https://catherinepope.com/posts/a-reflection-on-my-tiny-experiments/ Mon, 17 Mar 2025 11:50:11 +0100 https://catherinepope.com/posts/a-reflection-on-my-tiny-experiments/ Reflections on completing a series of Tiny Experiments, from faster blog writing to joining writing communities. Discover how breaking tasks into small steps, capturing thoughts as fieldnotes, and finding accountability can transform productivity and learning. https://catherinepope.com/posts/you-need-an-ashtray/ Fri, 07 Mar 2025 11:46:27 +0100 https://catherinepope.com/posts/you-need-an-ashtray/ A personal reflection on why traditional budgeting often fails when life becomes unpredictable. Explore Dana Miranda's argument that budget culture can be toxic and discover a more flexible approach to managing unexpected expenses. https://catherinepope.com/posts/what-my-cat-taught-me-about-money/ Tue, 04 Mar 2025 11:31:46 +0100 https://catherinepope.com/posts/what-my-cat-taught-me-about-money/ A personal reflection on how grief and life events impact financial decision-making. Explore why traditional financial advice fails during emotional upheaval and how tiny experiments might offer a better approach than big financial commitments. https://catherinepope.com/posts/the-confidence-game/ Mon, 03 Mar 2025 11:22:27 +0100 https://catherinepope.com/posts/the-confidence-game/ Explore the challenge of making long-term financial decisions in uncertain times. Discover why traditional retirement planning may not be enough and consider alternative approaches like cooperative living and non-financial investments for later life security.