March brings month 3 of my foray into “experiment“, my word for 2024. Continuing with the theme of choice and acting on them (empowering confidence and fueling passion), I have 2 verbs today. February’s focus on “express” led to: Expressing my sunshiny self through wearing yellow every day Posting about it on my personal social…
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Systems Review: February 2024
Most of life is grad school and work right now, so today’s monthly systems post is a simple, unordered list. As I love lists, these are reminders to you (and future me) to: Make shifts in environment, therefore fostering: Play (because life is hard, but it doesn’t always have to be) Learn from a new…
Omit to Commit: Despite It All, I’m Still Writing
Omit to Commit is all about the resources needed to opt into (and out of) behaviors, such as time, traditions (individual or group behaviors), trust, and treasures. By regularly making and breaking habits, life becomes more fulfilling and satisfying. I’m drafting a book called Omit to Commit, and in 2024, I’m posting research/your ideas/themes on the 20th…
Experiment: Engage and Express
Welcome (back) to my word for the year posts! In case you missed last month’s post, “experiment” is my word for 2024. On the 10th of every month, I plan to set small challenges for myself. Focused on fun, feeling, and actually doing things, “experiment” merits play, trying, and failing. Previous words of the year…
Systems Review: January 2024
Where did January go? It’s been a whirlwind, going back to school for quarter 2 of grad school. I’m learning so much about what I want, now and in the future! Even this week involved 2 interviews, 1 tour of an archives, and even a handful of social activities. No drinking, no animals products this…
Omit to Commit: Creative and Technical Writing (or Childhood and Adulthood)
Omit to Commit is all about the resources needed to opt into (and out of) behaviors, such as time, traditions (individual or group behaviors), trust, and treasures. By regularly making and breaking habits, life becomes more fulfilling and satisfying. I’m drafting a book called Omit to Commit, and in 2024, I’m posting research/your ideas/themes on the 20th…
Experiment: Word for 2024
Welcome (back) to my word for the year! How can I add more curiosity to my life? What little changes can I make to feel more engaged, inspired, or playful? Enter my word for 2024: Experiment. How do I set my focus, intention, or word of the year? Unlike a resolution that tends to have…
Goals Progress Report: December 2023
It’s almost 2024, marking the last post of the year! What have I accomplished this year? Have I succeeded in any of my goals? How will I make changes for the next year? Since so much was measurable, were any actually obtainable? (Should I make some data visualizations in the future so it’s not just…
Omit to Commit: Reflections and Research
Omit to Commit is all about the resources needed to opt into (and out of) behaviors, such as time, traditions (individual or group behaviors), trust, and treasures. By regularly making and breaking habits, life becomes more fulfilling and satisfying. I’m drafting a book called Omit to Commit, and in 2023, I’m posting research on the 20th of…
Inner Compass: Savoring, Solitude, Standing Up
I am so impressed with myself that I have written (and published) on the 10th of every month this year! The fact that I have committed to and accomplished this goal feels so satisfying. Savoring that feeling is a surreal experience because not only have I written 12 posts, I have gained emotional clarity on…