This topic is drifting a bit from our "help Jackie and Janice transition" agenda, but I'm hoping it will get some traffic going on the blog.
I got an email from Deb Griest today with a link to a TED video that promotes 30-day challenges. Listen to the video (6 minutes long) and respond here with what you will commit to for the next 30 days.
http://www.ted.com/talks/matt_cutts_try_something_new_for_30_days.html?utm_s
ource=newsletter_weekly_2011-07-06
I'm thinking it's a great way for me to start practicing retirement--a series of 30-day challenges. Somebody go first--I'm thinking about what I want to start with!
After hearing Shawn Achor speak about his book the "Happiness Advantage", I was intrigued about sending a message daily to someone I am grateful for (okay- he suggested 3, but I am going with 1 new person each day for 30 days).
ReplyDeleteI'll even add a bonus- a grateful message daily to someone new and to me, too!
(And....yep....I'll try to give up all sweets for 30 days, too). I have to be honest, giving up sweets will make it harder to be grateful :)
Janice gave me a mug years ago imprinted with "Do something every day that scares you." That's my 30-day challenge--I will do something that scares me every day for 30 days. I suspect that the way this will show up is my speaking the truth.
ReplyDeleteIn line with what I shared on the team call today I'll try blogging once a day - goal being to do better capturing memories with our family blog and contributing to the last 10.
ReplyDeleteLoved the TED clip and have a few clients I'll share it with too - thanks for posting it!
I am always inspired by metaphors my power yoga instructors use during class - during today's class the instructor spoke about a plant's need to be trimmed, to let go, so that it can grow. While I will not pretend to have a green thumb (in fact, I am the last person you want to trust with your plants), I do relate to the idea of letting go to move forward. So here is my 30 day challenge - I want to let go gracefully with my teammates in the West, one experience, one conversation or one celebration at a time. And in every daily conversation that I have, I will find comfort knowing that I am preparing myself to flourish with you all.
ReplyDelete@ Janice--Hudson uses a framework for transition that I often use with potential retirees. It builds on your comment. It is "hold on, let go, take on to move on". So what do you need to hold on to--core strengths, values, accomplishments to honor, etc? You've already answered what you need to let go of, but I bet there's more ;) And what do you need to take on for this new role?
ReplyDeleteI'll give it some thought from my perspective and respond also!
I said four truths yesterday that were scary for me. Boy did it feel good. Do I get a four day credit?
ReplyDeleteLearning to blog today
ReplyDeleteYesterday I posted two comments on a blog! (I wrote one for Jackie and one for Barb) That is the start of my being "deliberate" re blogging. I'll also plan check in once a day. Right now I consider myself a "blog voyeur" but who knows with time it may be more.
ReplyDeleteI am going to make an entry on this blog for the next thirty days.
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Oops I won't be able to meet my goal already. I tried to set up a google account and they didn't like my birthday reply and was told to try again in five days. Therefore I can't create my own blog I can only respond to others.
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