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Life is short.
Let's make it
joyful.

I'm Chloe Markham — writer, former burnout goblin, and joy philosopher.

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"Chloe's brilliant. An antidote to all the stupidness about over achieving and atomic habit building and getting more done. Do yourself a favour and take a look."
- Karen, Joyful Subscriber

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Life isn't supposed to be endlessly productive.

Yet the do more, optimise everything, and make it all perfect messaging is sneaking into our heads from every angle.

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There's no wonder we're all completely exhausted.

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We can't supplement, optimise, or expensive-retreat-in-Bali our way out of a fundamental misalignment.

 

But we can approach it all wonderfully differently.

 

Because life is way more than doing.

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I write every week about joy, rest, philosophy, and what it actually means to feel alive again — there's a spot for you alongside me on Substack.

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I take your joy (really) seriously.

​My work exists in opposition to the cult of productivity, the gospel of 'more', and the myth that happiness must be earned.

No social media performance. No hustle masquerading as purpose. No false gurus in weird linen trousers.
 
Just a grounded, rebellious return to the body and the actual joy of being alive.​​​​

 

The best place to begin:

Weekly essays, tools, and resets for when life feels like a bit much.
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(Goes great with tea breaks and pastries.)

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"Your words have brought me comfort, relief, and a completely new perspective on taking care of myself."
— Bailey

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