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Why Journal? Fifty-seven reasons to journal – what’s yours?
Fifty-seven reasons to journal – what’s yours? Here’s my working list plus a few more from a recent workshop I facilitated.
What is a Journal?
My new working definition of the word journal is: a recording over some period of time. This simple definition expands the concept of journaling and more easily accounts for the many different ways we can house our journals.
Shame knocked at my door
The other day after accomplishing something I was proud of, I heard a loud knock at the door. I didn’t answer and the knocking turned into pounding. A little scared, I opened it and found a beautiful woman standing there. Her name was Shame.
The gift of no
Have you ever been given a No that made you pause or stopped you in your tracks? There are so many kinds of No’s and they enter our lives in all kinds of ways. They can slip into a casual conversation, silently seep into consciousness while others boldly knock on our door and make us sit up and take notice.
Animal Play Day 5: a tool for personal and professional growth & leadership
Here are some of the many reasons I love the game Animal Play, as a tool, for personal and professional growth and development. And, you’ll find out what it was like blogging and sharing on the game over the past 4 days.
Animal Play Day 4: a tool for personal and professional growth & leadership
Day 4: Animal Play is a tool for personal and professional growth and creativity. Here are some of the many reasons why I played this game in 2015 and still play it today in 2017
Animal Play Day 3: a tool for personal and professional growth & leadership
One of the biggest take-a-ways this week is that my kangaroo play has brought me unexpected mindfulness and presence.
Animal Play Day 2: a tool for personal and professional growth & leadership
This is Day 2 of the personal growth and development tool, Animal Play! I’ve been keeping the kangaroo in mind this week as I tend to my day and found it helpful.This playful game has helped me to:
Animal Play Day 1: a tool for personal and professional growth & leadership
Animal Play is an activity that brings play, spontaneity, perspective and connection to business and personal life.
What is Penguin Juggling? – A tool for personal and professional leadership
Play helps me gain perspective and this week I’m playing with the idea of penguin juggling. This has helped me to …. juggle my work more playfully and take play breaks as needed.
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