When we reach the near end of a project or activity, distractions seem to find us. In our eagerness to move on to the next thing, we may lose focus on the current assignment and spend too much time concentrating on the next thing. Staying focused is often hard towards the end.
The reasons we have difficulty are:
1) We want to move to the next project, adventure or assignment. In some fields, this is called "short timers syndrome".
2) We know moving on means changing our daily routine or work patterns. We may like our current day and this new upcoming day or life may be hard to imagine.
3) We know moving on will mean new or different relationships with people, places or things.
Some strategies for moving on at the end of a project or assignment are:
Strategy 1 - Stay focused. Think about the present, not the future.
Strategy 2 - Enjoy your last days or weeks with your present situation and acknowledge and appreciate the familiar routines and daily patterns.
Strategy 3 - Avoid procrastination activities and bring the best you can to the current work or assignment.
Strategy 4 - Take care of your physical self. Get enough sleep, drink plenty of water and maintain a healthy diet.
If you have just finished eking it out, what advice or strategies do you have to offer?
See also: Muddled in the Middle
You might also enjoy reading Sluggish Starts - How to Get Going.
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Wednesday, December 13, 2017
Thursday, December 7, 2017
Traffic Light Thinking
The traffic light is a great metaphor for reviewing where you are in terms of creativity or project development.
Creativity – Everyone is creative in their own way. You can look at your personal or professional creatively in terms of the traffic light. Are you being creative and flowing, as in being in the green light? Or are you in a cautionary or transitional phase as in yellow. Maybe you are at a stopping point and are at the red light waiting for time or inspiration. Again the secret is to be aware and clear on where you are in terms of the traffic light.
Project Development – Are you at a standstill? Have you come to a red light? Did you hit a full stop? Are you at a transitional time when you are in caution mode? Are you in the flow with the green light going full speed ahead? Knowing where you are on a project, in terms of the traffic light, is a helpful tool for monitoring your activity and progress.
Where you are at the traffic light is a great tool for understanding your productivity and creative status. Green may be good, but too much green may be exhausting and unhealthy. A long time at yellow may mean you are in a transition and may need to try other things. This could include seek help from others such as a coach or make some required changes. Being in the red may be frustrating, but it can also be the well-needed rest. Red can also be the warning sign to make some changes
Where you are at the traffic light is a great tool for understanding your productivity and creative status. Green may be good, but too much green may be exhausting and unhealthy. A long time at yellow may mean you are in a transition and may need to try other things. This could include seek help from others such as a coach or make some required changes. Being in the red may be frustrating, but it can also be the well-needed rest. Red can also be the warning sign to make some changes
Try using the traffic light metaphor in measuring or examining some of your projects or activities. Let me know what you think.
This is a post from my blog Terry's Thinking
Wednesday, November 15, 2017
Making Time For Fun
Let's talk about having fun. Fun is something we all need to take seriously. After all, all work and no play is what makes a day dull and us boring.
How can you have fun Today? How can you make fun everyday a priority? Having fun is different for each of us. For some it may be reading a book, watching a favorite TV show or movie, using Pinterest or Facebook, playing solitaire, going for a walk or spending time talking on the phone to a friend or family member.
It is especially important to set some time for fun when we are overloaded with a long "to do list" or complex project. Fun needs to be incorporated into our day when we are in the middle of a life transition or living through a stress filled period in our life such as when serving as a primary caregiver for an acutely ill person or child. It may seem like a misuse of our time but the "fun break" or "Fun out" will make us more productive and effective in the long run.
When we schedule in fun, we maintain a good balance in our life.
So what fun are you planning today?
This is a revised post from 2014
How can you have fun Today? How can you make fun everyday a priority? Having fun is different for each of us. For some it may be reading a book, watching a favorite TV show or movie, using Pinterest or Facebook, playing solitaire, going for a walk or spending time talking on the phone to a friend or family member.
It is especially important to set some time for fun when we are overloaded with a long "to do list" or complex project. Fun needs to be incorporated into our day when we are in the middle of a life transition or living through a stress filled period in our life such as when serving as a primary caregiver for an acutely ill person or child. It may seem like a misuse of our time but the "fun break" or "Fun out" will make us more productive and effective in the long run.
When we schedule in fun, we maintain a good balance in our life.
So what fun are you planning today?
This is a revised post from 2014
Wednesday, November 8, 2017
Time for a Calendar Review!
Have you reviewed your calendar lately? A calendar review is a great way to get insight into your productivity. To do this helpful exercise, open up your online or paper calendar and review your past 12 months of listed activities.
- Do you have significant and functional social time with friends, family and loved ones?
- Have you included physical exercise and healthy activities to reach your health and fitness goals?
- Are you including enrichment and life long learning activities into your schedule?
- Are the associations and organizations that you belong to and attending fulfilling your needs?
Your calendar can give you valuable data into how you are spending your time. It can also flag activities that you list but do not attend. Take some time to review your calendar, it will be time well spent.
This is an earlier 2012 post from my Terry's Thinking Blog, well worth revisiting this time of year.
Thursday, May 15, 2014
Over and Done
For some graduation means one's life ticket is punched and the next stop is already planned and prepared. Not all of us are so lucky. When the ride of one's life gets derailed or comes off the tracks it's really a cause for frustration.
Not all journeys are straight lines. Fortunately we can learn lots of great things while being on a circuitous route. Remember straight lines are just straight lines. While they are steady they are generally boring.
This is the time to take advantage of your disadvantaged state. First run over to your local library, yes, the local library, and get an up-to-date library card. Check out some actually books. Bored? Then it is time to read some current magazines or newspapers. You know, the print issues they still get delivered. Check out any events or near free course offerings in the community. Someone who is reading current events or attending them is likely not a boring person and will have something to say upon meeting new people.
Next, start sharpening your networking skills. Contact a few people to practice some informational interview meetings. Remember you are in-between and searching. You are not yet "officially" looking so you are just collecting information, not seeking definitive employment. Take the pressure off yourself for just the meeting.
Now is the best time to keep healthy. Exercise daily and maintain a healthy diet. Go for a walk and find things that make you laugh and maintain your sense of humor. You have more free time now than you will likely ever have again until you officially retire. Use your time wisely and enjoy it productively. Don't waste this time. It will be gone before you know it.
Not all journeys are straight lines. Fortunately we can learn lots of great things while being on a circuitous route. Remember straight lines are just straight lines. While they are steady they are generally boring.
This is the time to take advantage of your disadvantaged state. First run over to your local library, yes, the local library, and get an up-to-date library card. Check out some actually books. Bored? Then it is time to read some current magazines or newspapers. You know, the print issues they still get delivered. Check out any events or near free course offerings in the community. Someone who is reading current events or attending them is likely not a boring person and will have something to say upon meeting new people.
Next, start sharpening your networking skills. Contact a few people to practice some informational interview meetings. Remember you are in-between and searching. You are not yet "officially" looking so you are just collecting information, not seeking definitive employment. Take the pressure off yourself for just the meeting.
Now is the best time to keep healthy. Exercise daily and maintain a healthy diet. Go for a walk and find things that make you laugh and maintain your sense of humor. You have more free time now than you will likely ever have again until you officially retire. Use your time wisely and enjoy it productively. Don't waste this time. It will be gone before you know it.
Friday, April 25, 2014
Make Time For Fun
Let's talk about having fun. Fun is something we all need to take seriously. After all, all work and no play is what makes a day dull and us boring.
How can you have fun Today? How can you make fun everyday a priority? Having fun is different for each of us. For some it may be reading a book, watching a favorite TV show or movie, using Pinterest or Facebook, playing solitaire, going for a walk or spending time talking on the phone to a friend or family member.
It is especially important to set some time for fun when we are overloaded with a long "to do list" or complex project. Fun needs to be incorporated into our day when we are in the middle of a life transition or living through a stress filled period in our life such as when serving as a primary caregiver for an acutely ill person or child. It may seem like a misuse of our time but the "fun break" or "Fun out" will make us more productive and effective in the long run.
When we schedule in fun, we maintain a good balance in our life.
So what fun are you planning today?
This is a revised post from 2009
How can you have fun Today? How can you make fun everyday a priority? Having fun is different for each of us. For some it may be reading a book, watching a favorite TV show or movie, using Pinterest or Facebook, playing solitaire, going for a walk or spending time talking on the phone to a friend or family member.
It is especially important to set some time for fun when we are overloaded with a long "to do list" or complex project. Fun needs to be incorporated into our day when we are in the middle of a life transition or living through a stress filled period in our life such as when serving as a primary caregiver for an acutely ill person or child. It may seem like a misuse of our time but the "fun break" or "Fun out" will make us more productive and effective in the long run.
When we schedule in fun, we maintain a good balance in our life.
So what fun are you planning today?
This is a revised post from 2009
Wednesday, September 19, 2012
Conference Craziness
I have recently had the opportunity to view a variety of conferences while staying at a hotel, while my spouse attended an industry conference. While each conference is unique, it is interesting to see the range of differences between them. There are the serious ones, the "gigglers", the big "ah hah" and the "drained and strained ones".
Two recent movies that present conferences or conventions come to mind; Cedar Rapids (2011) and Up In The Air (2009). The first movie depict an insurance association and it's various events over a few days. Up In The Air shows more of a motivational reward "party" session.
Conferences are a great time to catch up with familiar colleagues, as well as make introductions to newcomers and network all around. Regardless of the type of conference you are attending, a smile helps convey energy and interest. Help yourself and others by spreading smiles.
Two recent movies that present conferences or conventions come to mind; Cedar Rapids (2011) and Up In The Air (2009). The first movie depict an insurance association and it's various events over a few days. Up In The Air shows more of a motivational reward "party" session.
Conferences are a great time to catch up with familiar colleagues, as well as make introductions to newcomers and network all around. Regardless of the type of conference you are attending, a smile helps convey energy and interest. Help yourself and others by spreading smiles.
Tuesday, July 17, 2012
Brevity
Brevity is defined by Merriam-Webster's online dictionary as shortness of duration, shortness or conciseness of expression.
Keeping things short is the way of the future. No longer are we seeking Dickens, three comma sentences. Think or read Bleak House for a real understanding. We have too much to read, or visually stimulate us each day at least during the working hours.
Whether it be written or verbal communications, keeping things short, is the way to go for the business world.
However, at my leisure I truly enjoy a long and lengthy book. I just reread Edward Rutherford's epic novel "London". If you haven't yet read it and have room to read, I highly recommend all 800 pages of it.
This is a revised post from 2007
Keeping things short is the way of the future. No longer are we seeking Dickens, three comma sentences. Think or read Bleak House for a real understanding. We have too much to read, or visually stimulate us each day at least during the working hours.
Whether it be written or verbal communications, keeping things short, is the way to go for the business world.
However, at my leisure I truly enjoy a long and lengthy book. I just reread Edward Rutherford's epic novel "London". If you haven't yet read it and have room to read, I highly recommend all 800 pages of it.
This is a revised post from 2007
Monday, June 18, 2012
A Short Desk Vacation
Here are some escapes for you to try. Think of these as a desk vacation. This first video is a nice colorful escape. Look for the action to begin at about the 38 second mark.
Extreme Sticky Note Experiments
For some of the previous escapes I've featured - here are some fun links:
Type City
A Tour Worth Taking
Music and Clips Worth Watching
This is a best of post from 2007.
Extreme Sticky Note Experiments
For some of the previous escapes I've featured - here are some fun links:
Type City
A Tour Worth Taking
Music and Clips Worth Watching
This is a best of post from 2007.
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Being Your Own Best Friend
This is a post repeated from last September 27, 2007 - but is well worth rereading any time your life gets hectic.
You can be your own best friend by:
Taking care of your mental, emotional and basic physical needs
Taking time out for yourself when you need it
Removing and extracting yourself from stress and overload
Being able to say no when you have had enough
Treating yourself as well as you treat others
Work on improving who you are on a daily basis
Asking for help and support from other friends when you need it
Being patient with yourself
You can be your own best friend by:
Taking care of your mental, emotional and basic physical needs
Taking time out for yourself when you need it
Removing and extracting yourself from stress and overload
Being able to say no when you have had enough
Treating yourself as well as you treat others
Work on improving who you are on a daily basis
Asking for help and support from other friends when you need it
Being patient with yourself
Monday, August 16, 2010
Hitting the Wall
Every once in a while we hit a wall in our life. Hitting the wall means we have reached an impasse without a "door" or "window". This is when we have to backtrack, change our attitude or stay within the confines of our current situation. However, staying within the confines of our restricted space for a prolonged time may not be beneficial for our mental health.
We can hit the wall due to employment limitations, current circle of friends, relationship changes, or even environmental limitations. Think people places or things! All of these three categories can contribute to hitting the wall.
Acknowledging that you have hit the wall is the first step. Being patience with yourself is critical at this time. Looking for alternative solutions may take longer than you hoped for. It may also be not the choice you want to choose, but one that is the best for you in the long run. Most importantly remember change takes time and is a challenge.
We can hit the wall due to employment limitations, current circle of friends, relationship changes, or even environmental limitations. Think people places or things! All of these three categories can contribute to hitting the wall.
Acknowledging that you have hit the wall is the first step. Being patience with yourself is critical at this time. Looking for alternative solutions may take longer than you hoped for. It may also be not the choice you want to choose, but one that is the best for you in the long run. Most importantly remember change takes time and is a challenge.
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
Look For Dust
Coming back after vacation is disheartening and refreshing. At first one may welcome one's bed and then one may face a mountain of snail and email.
This is a good time to look for dust - dust in your life. What is no longer serving you?
Do you have piles of books and magazines that are unread, or conversely read and no longer necessary? Spend some time culling out the piles. This will help you see new opportunities ahead.
Check out your closet, do you see clothes no longer worn or cared for. These are great for donations to charity.
What about activities you no longer care to do? Do you have a retired hobby or uncared for collection. Reduce these former treasures to make space for your life today.
This is a good time to look for dust - dust in your life. What is no longer serving you?
Do you have piles of books and magazines that are unread, or conversely read and no longer necessary? Spend some time culling out the piles. This will help you see new opportunities ahead.
Check out your closet, do you see clothes no longer worn or cared for. These are great for donations to charity.
What about activities you no longer care to do? Do you have a retired hobby or uncared for collection. Reduce these former treasures to make space for your life today.
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
Another Desk Vacation
Last year, I featured some visual odyssey websites that allow you to take a mini vacation without leaving your desk. I've located some new locations for you to go visit and have listed some of last year's favorites.
First, get ready to go on your mini vacation and empty your email in box, clear out your voice mails. Tidy the area around your desk and shred any needing to be shredded documents. These tasks makes you productive although it may take you a while. After you have done these tasks you will certainly be ready to go.
Here are this year's desk vacation locations:
Note - All these are personal essays with wonderful photography that may make you feel you are in the specific location.
Northern California - Write On Time - Traveling Tuesdays - trip option to:
Salmon Lake California,
Point Reyes, California
San Francisco, California
Maine - Maine cottage from Sesame and Lilies
Virginia - James River, Surrey County from Haven on Hanover
Italy - Tuscany Beach Trip from Villa Pacis
Canada - A trip to Vancouver from Windlost
On the list, last year - but well worth a return trip:
Greece - Santorini from Oia Santorini
Happy Traveling.
First, get ready to go on your mini vacation and empty your email in box, clear out your voice mails. Tidy the area around your desk and shred any needing to be shredded documents. These tasks makes you productive although it may take you a while. After you have done these tasks you will certainly be ready to go.
Here are this year's desk vacation locations:
Note - All these are personal essays with wonderful photography that may make you feel you are in the specific location.
Northern California - Write On Time - Traveling Tuesdays - trip option to:
Salmon Lake California,
Point Reyes, California
San Francisco, California
Maine - Maine cottage from Sesame and Lilies
Virginia - James River, Surrey County from Haven on Hanover
Italy - Tuscany Beach Trip from Villa Pacis
Canada - A trip to Vancouver from Windlost
On the list, last year - but well worth a return trip:
Greece - Santorini from Oia Santorini
Happy Traveling.
Thursday, March 11, 2010
Try Reading Something Different
Readers all have their favorite genres or topics that they gravitate towards. I think it is a good idea to step outside your "reading" comfort zone from time to time and find somethng "else" to read.
Recently, I picked up Flotsametics and the Floating World which discusses the career of a oceanographer. The book Flotsametics gives insight into beachcoming, gyre patterns and a variety of other interesting topics around ocean drift patterns and floating objects. I also read The American Leonardo, the true story of the legal battles around a painting that may or may not be a Leonardo da Vinci. The book and tale reminds me of the fictional Dickensian novel, Bleak House and the endless legal case - going on and on, with no one being better off at the end. Perhaps my favorite recent "outside my reading box" book was The Island of Lost Maps, a true story of cartographic crime. I found this an amazingly fascinating true tale.
By stepping out of our reading comfort zone, we may discover new things, explore new ideas, and look at the world with a different perspective.
What are you reading?
Recently, I picked up Flotsametics and the Floating World which discusses the career of a oceanographer. The book Flotsametics gives insight into beachcoming, gyre patterns and a variety of other interesting topics around ocean drift patterns and floating objects. I also read The American Leonardo, the true story of the legal battles around a painting that may or may not be a Leonardo da Vinci. The book and tale reminds me of the fictional Dickensian novel, Bleak House and the endless legal case - going on and on, with no one being better off at the end. Perhaps my favorite recent "outside my reading box" book was The Island of Lost Maps, a true story of cartographic crime. I found this an amazingly fascinating true tale.
By stepping out of our reading comfort zone, we may discover new things, explore new ideas, and look at the world with a different perspective.
What are you reading?
Thursday, January 14, 2010
1000 Days at Sea - An Adventure for All
I have been enjoying the adventures of the 1000 Days at Sea Team ever since July of 2007. That was about Day 80 or so days into the ocean going adventure that officially began Day one leaving New York Harbor in April 23,2007.
The premise of this extended ocean journey has been to circumnavigate the globe on a boat (A 70 foot schooner) without stopping, restocking or resupplying for a thousand days. It has been a life long ambition of sailor Reid Stowe.
While this journey like many, hasn't quite turned out as expected,it has been an adventure non-the-less with lots of interesting twists and turns of events. The schooner is now expected to return to New York in June of 2010.
What I have liked is watching the path of the Schooner Anne on Google Earth, discovering weather overlays and exploring surrounding land areas I had no real knowledge of before. In the early days, photos of the adventure were posted by Soanya. It was amazing to see how many shades of blue there were. When Soanya left the journey (about day 300) the photos were still posted but not with her practiced eye. Reid, however soon filled in the space with his art and interesting stories and reflections.
Recently, the several times weekly posts have decreased due to computer problems. Regardless, it is always interesting to read the updates and check out the Schooner Anne's position on Google Earth.
By following and understanding the components of an adventure that is not our, it can suddenly seem to become partly our own life and experiences. It can be a great break in our day to follow an epic journey or a time period progression (see The Uniform Project). It can be a window into a world that we never knew existed. It can be the catalyst for our own future adventures.
Other post on the Transition Your Life Blog about 1000 Days at Seas Adventure
900 Days at Sea
Take A Desk Vacation
Seek to Enjoy All Things
600 Days at Sea
300 Days at Sea
Remote Island...Very Remote
The premise of this extended ocean journey has been to circumnavigate the globe on a boat (A 70 foot schooner) without stopping, restocking or resupplying for a thousand days. It has been a life long ambition of sailor Reid Stowe.
While this journey like many, hasn't quite turned out as expected,it has been an adventure non-the-less with lots of interesting twists and turns of events. The schooner is now expected to return to New York in June of 2010.
What I have liked is watching the path of the Schooner Anne on Google Earth, discovering weather overlays and exploring surrounding land areas I had no real knowledge of before. In the early days, photos of the adventure were posted by Soanya. It was amazing to see how many shades of blue there were. When Soanya left the journey (about day 300) the photos were still posted but not with her practiced eye. Reid, however soon filled in the space with his art and interesting stories and reflections.
Recently, the several times weekly posts have decreased due to computer problems. Regardless, it is always interesting to read the updates and check out the Schooner Anne's position on Google Earth.
By following and understanding the components of an adventure that is not our, it can suddenly seem to become partly our own life and experiences. It can be a great break in our day to follow an epic journey or a time period progression (see The Uniform Project). It can be a window into a world that we never knew existed. It can be the catalyst for our own future adventures.
Other post on the Transition Your Life Blog about 1000 Days at Seas Adventure
900 Days at Sea
Take A Desk Vacation
Seek to Enjoy All Things
600 Days at Sea
300 Days at Sea
Remote Island...Very Remote
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
Liminal Times
When we transition we will likely go through the liminal phase. Liminal being part of Limen which is the Latin word meaning "a threshold".
The word Liminal has at least three definitions:
1) of or relating to a sensory threshold
2) barely perceptible
3) of or relating to, or being an intermediate state, phase or condition
When have you experienced a liminal state or phase?
The word Liminal has at least three definitions:
1) of or relating to a sensory threshold
2) barely perceptible
3) of or relating to, or being an intermediate state, phase or condition
When have you experienced a liminal state or phase?
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Get Your Creativity Cooking
Creativity is not always at hand when we need it most. This is especially true when we are cooking up a transition in our lives. Sometimes we need to try to be extra creative, so we can get some new ideas that set us on our way.
The secret to being creative is trying to simply "be". Being isn't easy. It takes time. This time includes practice, persistence and above all, patience.
Here are six "be" concepts which can be done or not done. These ideas are in no particular order.
Let's think of creativity as a salad for those in the Northern hemisphere, and a soup, for those in the Southern hemisphere. It takes a few good ingredients to make a soup or salad special. Try a mixture of the ideas from numbers 1 - 6.
Let me know if you cook up any new ideas. You will be well on your way to preparing something good before long.
The secret to being creative is trying to simply "be". Being isn't easy. It takes time. This time includes practice, persistence and above all, patience.
Here are six "be" concepts which can be done or not done. These ideas are in no particular order.
- Be still
- Be moving around
- Be aware of your senses
- Be willing to temporarily close out some of our senses
- Be in a different environment
- Be in our normal environment by just hanging in there with a different frame of mind
Let's think of creativity as a salad for those in the Northern hemisphere, and a soup, for those in the Southern hemisphere. It takes a few good ingredients to make a soup or salad special. Try a mixture of the ideas from numbers 1 - 6.
Let me know if you cook up any new ideas. You will be well on your way to preparing something good before long.
Friday, April 24, 2009
Muddled in the Middle
Sometimes we are just stuck. Like stuck in the mire of things. We don't know which way to go. Just like in nature, it can happen within ourselves.
Being "muddled in the middle" is uncomfortable and irritating. It makes us cranky and confused. After all, being muddled, is not a nice place to be.
Getting unstuck takes time. Sometimes it takes getting a new attitude or perspective.
Here are some strategies:
Strategy 1 - Realize it takes time to get unstuck, time has to pass.
Strategy 2 - Forgive yourself for being in the middle. Stop fussing and just be.
Strategy 3 - Watch out for procrastination distractions. Know what your usual procrastination activities are and limit them. Too much time spent procrastinating will prolong your muddled time.
Strategy 4 - Make time for fun. Muddled time requires "funouts" - a "funout" is like a timeout but instead of being a time of punishment it is time spent having fun.
Strategy 5 - Don't go it alone. Talk to a trusted friend or your coach about being in the middle. Just the act of talking about it may help you pass well though this stage of life.
If you are in the middle of the muddle, what advice do you have to share?
Being "muddled in the middle" is uncomfortable and irritating. It makes us cranky and confused. After all, being muddled, is not a nice place to be.
Getting unstuck takes time. Sometimes it takes getting a new attitude or perspective.
Here are some strategies:
Strategy 1 - Realize it takes time to get unstuck, time has to pass.
Strategy 2 - Forgive yourself for being in the middle. Stop fussing and just be.
Strategy 3 - Watch out for procrastination distractions. Know what your usual procrastination activities are and limit them. Too much time spent procrastinating will prolong your muddled time.
Strategy 4 - Make time for fun. Muddled time requires "funouts" - a "funout" is like a timeout but instead of being a time of punishment it is time spent having fun.
Strategy 5 - Don't go it alone. Talk to a trusted friend or your coach about being in the middle. Just the act of talking about it may help you pass well though this stage of life.
If you are in the middle of the muddle, what advice do you have to share?
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
Being Your Own Best Friend
This is a post repeated from last September 27, 2007 - but is well worth rereading in the days around the December holidays. Enjoy!
You can be your own best friend by:
Taking care of your mental, emotional and basic physical needs
Taking time out for yourself when you need it
Removing and extracting yourself from stress and overload
Being able to say no when you have had enough
Treating yourself as well as you treat others
Work on improving who you are on a daily basis
Asking for help and support from other friends when you need it
Being patient with yourself
You can be your own best friend by:
Taking care of your mental, emotional and basic physical needs
Taking time out for yourself when you need it
Removing and extracting yourself from stress and overload
Being able to say no when you have had enough
Treating yourself as well as you treat others
Work on improving who you are on a daily basis
Asking for help and support from other friends when you need it
Being patient with yourself
Sunday, August 19, 2007
Visiting Type City
I came across this http://www.veer.com/ideas/typecity/gallery.aspx">site today and was truly mesmerized.
OK after a while the music started to lull me into stasis - (see the Wikipedia science fiction definition I intended, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stasis_%28fiction%29 )
but it was a great little "free" trip without packing a bag.
http://www.veer.com/ideas/typecity/gallery.aspx
The Type City site is accessed by a very small link at the bottom left. It says start here , I missed it the first time -and when I returned again I did go on the excursion. Don't forget to use your up and down and side to side keys. I suggest letting your fingers do a little musical dance and you will get to explore a wide expanse of work. This is a great way to take a break.
The Veer.com site, a New York advertising firm, has a wonderful collection of typefaces - one of their specialties. A visit reminded me of advertising and marketing days when you had used letterpress transfer sheets to create posters and signs.
Enjoy the adventure. Warning.....don't let the music get to you! Trust me, it will lull you to sleep, complacency or drive you over the edge.
Other sites to visit if you like info about typefaces http://www.typographia.org/ and if you like the concept of black and white visit this interesting website http://blackwhitebliss.blogspot.com
OK after a while the music started to lull me into stasis - (see the Wikipedia science fiction definition I intended, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stasis_%28fiction%29 )
but it was a great little "free" trip without packing a bag.
http://www.veer.com/ideas/typecity/gallery.aspx
The Type City site is accessed by a very small link at the bottom left. It says start here , I missed it the first time -and when I returned again I did go on the excursion. Don't forget to use your up and down and side to side keys. I suggest letting your fingers do a little musical dance and you will get to explore a wide expanse of work. This is a great way to take a break.
The Veer.com site, a New York advertising firm, has a wonderful collection of typefaces - one of their specialties. A visit reminded me of advertising and marketing days when you had used letterpress transfer sheets to create posters and signs.
Enjoy the adventure. Warning.....don't let the music get to you! Trust me, it will lull you to sleep, complacency or drive you over the edge.
Other sites to visit if you like info about typefaces http://www.typographia.org/ and if you like the concept of black and white visit this interesting website http://blackwhitebliss.blogspot.com
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