Every day, once a day, give yourself a present

Mathias is a recovering writer who writes about writing and other obsessions of importance.

"Harry, I'm going to let you in on a little secret: Every day, once a day, give yourself a present. Don't plan it. Don't wait for it. Just let it happen. It could be a new shirt at the men's store, a catnap in your office chair, or two cups of good, hot black cof…