This following guidance regarding Disquiet Junto projects was included in the email announcement newsletter that went out on Thursday, January 1, 2026:
The instructions for this week’s project are the same as those for the very first Disquiet Junto, way back in January 2012, exactly 14 years ago this week. It’s a fresh start to a new year.
Since this is a ripe time for resolutions, I want to clarify that there is no intention inherent in the Disquiet Junto that people should do every project every week. Certainly feel free, but don’t take on any unnecessary pressure. The Junto projects go out weekly simply so they are dependable: when you have the time and interest, they are ready for you.
I will mention one other thing, which is that it’s recommended not to concern yourself too much with whether a given project feels like your thing; often people have had the best results and the most rewarding experience by taking on a random project, regardless of their cultural and procedural predilections.