Professor Off Duty | Marina Cooley | Substack

hobby

In a world that profits from our distraction, hobbies are the ultimate act of rebellion

Going “Off Duty” made 2025 my most successful year ever

Dec 17, 2025 • Marina Cooley

Making friends doesn't have to be hard. You just need a hobby.

10 ways to start building deep, meaningful friendships

Oct 1, 2025 • Marina Cooley

What if we stopped the extracurricular rat race

and gave our kids some hobbies?

Sep 17, 2025 • Marina Cooley

40 things I tried after turning 40

Mindsets, hobbies, and purchases that make me feel more confident than ever

Sep 10, 2025 • Marina Cooley

life

Happiness Blueprint #2: Home Systems & Budget

A masterclass on home systems & budget to reduce mental load

Jan 7 • Marina Cooley

Happiness Blueprint #1: Goal Setting

A masterclass on building a values-driven life

Jan 1 • Marina Cooley

11 Things I’m Shockingly Bad At

In case you thought this 42-year-old professor had it together

Dec 10, 2025 • Marina Cooley

17 things I'm saying yes to this holiday season

plus a culled down list of real sales

Nov 19, 2025 • Marina Cooley

What happens when your kid wants something you swore you’d never do

A lesson in persuasion for all of us

Nov 12, 2025 • Marina Cooley

42 things I know to be true at 42

Birthday reflections on everything from being cringe to champagne

Nov 5, 2025 • Marina Cooley

Our budget: A love story told in spreadsheets

10 FAQs about how we've turned financial transparency into a love language

Oct 29, 2025 • Marina Cooley

15 things I refuse to spend money on

and 5 worth every penny

Oct 22, 2025 • Marina Cooley

workhorsesonly

Workhorses Only, Edition #43

Home DIY and design is my longest-standing hobby.

7 hrs ago • Marina Cooley

Workhorses Only, Edition #43

7 fail-proof outfits to command respect

Jan 10 • Marina Cooley

Workhorses Only, Edition #42

Favorite obsessions of 2025, from luxury sleepwear to value socks

Jan 3 • Marina Cooley

Workhorses Only, Edition #41

The only real sales on the Internet

Dec 27, 2025 • Marina Cooley

Workhorses Only, Edition #40

40 weeks of Workhorses (and who's still delivering without charging)

Dec 20, 2025 • Marina Cooley

Workhorses Only, Edition #39

The final stretch gift guide for everyone on your list

Dec 13, 2025 • Marina Cooley

Workhorses Only, Edition #38

Festive, but make it a workhorse

Dec 6, 2025 • Marina Cooley

Workhorses Only, Edition #37

Gen Z Trend Report curated by my college students

Nov 29, 2025 • Marina Cooley

work

5 lessons from my first year writing on Substack

On the compounding rewards of sticking with something—and what’s next

Dec 31, 2025 • Marina Cooley

Teaching in the age of AI

A semester of navigating AI, attention, and the real purpose of education

Dec 3, 2025 • Marina Cooley

What 4 wildly different careers taught me about building a personal brand

Go ahead and ignore 75% of the personal branding advice you get

Oct 15, 2025 • Marina Cooley

A delightfully simple tool to rewire your brain

6 mantras I lean on to survive a busy season

Sep 24, 2025 • Marina Cooley

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