How to do twice as much with half the effort is a reframe on the idea that black folks need to work twice as hard to get half as much. It’s like companion planting. Growing corn, squash and beans is three times the work of growin just one of those, right? Except, no. The corn […]
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Destination unknown, but I have a compass: Day 1 challenge
Destination unknown, and emergent I’m sailing to an island. Not a specific area. But I’ll know it when I see it. Because I can describe its features. What am I seeking? Fine sand, crystal waters, glorious sunshine…? Well, that’d be nice, but no, I’m sailing to: Autonomy Focus Joy When I see those, I know […]
The week that started 26th August
This has been a week of endings. But I’m not sad. Because I see it as a week of renewed beginnings. Like, because I’ve finished The Artist’s Way, again, I get to start it. Again. Endings are a cause for celebration. I’ve successfully completed four weeks of study. I’ve learned about learning. Now I’ll learn […]
Be more effective! Creating meaning, improving mood & achieving goals
Last Friday, I sat down to refocus on my goals and priorities. Something I presented in a Recovering Energy hack and tell I shared at work last month prompted me; I’ll get on to that shortly. I took a lot of time and self-compassion to do this recentring work – a day of collaging, thinking and writing. […]