Running right into courage shapes you potentially forever... Think back to a challenging time in your youth where your courage was tested. What happened from that moment? Did what you learn about courage stick with you, shape you, or change your future self? Today we take a tour into my youth and how several courageous... Continue Reading →
The Well Podcast: Reflect and Reset Day 4
Day 4: Childhood We move into adulthood being told, “grow up!” Do we really need to grow up? Does growing up mean, letting go of some of the most cherished activities you had as a child? Today with day 4 we find out. We go on a journey of remembering the best parts of our... Continue Reading →
What Social Distancing Has Taught Me
There’s a silver lining to any kind of challenge or adversity. Change as we transition through it can teach us all kinds of things. Even a change that is thrust upon us with out a choice in the matter like state focused shelter at home protocols. Social distancing has helped me understand spaces. There is... Continue Reading →
The Art of Savoring
Remember that perfect piece of cheesecake you had that one time? How about that perfectly cooked steak? Or, that incredible juicy handful of blueberries that were just the right amount of sweet? You were savoring that moment and feeling. Savoring is akin to having the equivalent of an out of body experience. Stepping away from... Continue Reading →
7 Point Saturday on a Sunday: The Collected Edition
With this post I wanted to take the past couple of months favorites from my posts and list them out for you. These were my favorite reads and dives from the beginning to now. Nothing below is really a representation of likes or views, just ones I felt I grew the most from. Enjoy! 1.... Continue Reading →
The Well Podcast 🎤🎧: Feedback is Self-Development
We’re not always ready to embrace feedback proactively because of the emotions it can evoke. But, we need it to develop. In this cast I explore some techniques I’ve learned and had shared with me. Listen to the most recent episode of my podcast: Feedback Is Self-Development https://anchor.fm/shawn-ward/episodes/Feedback-Is-Self-Development-e5c9qj ✌🏻 Shawn
The Well Podcast 🎤: What Character Are You? (16mins)
Today's cast is a perfect exercise through the lens of creativity. Holstee again comes through with a great Reflection Card to take us through what our favorite character might be in a book, movie, or on TV and then why. I found I have a lot in common with my choice. It was fun to... Continue Reading →
Quote Roulette #15
"Don't be intimidated by the blank page. Everyone has something interesting and meaningful to say - it's just figuring our what that is." - Brooks Jackson The blank page in front of you is just a idea. A blank page doesn't always mean an actual blank page. What have you always been wanting to do,... Continue Reading →
The Well Podcast 🎤: The Perfect Day (12mins)
We explore Holstee's Reflection Cards, the theme of intention when applied through a couple filters, and always being in control of our perfect day if we really wanted it. Listen to the most recent episode of my podcast: The Perfect Day https://anchor.fm/shawn-ward/episodes/The-Perfect-Day-e3q7fc As always, appreciate your listening and viewing. Hope you had a great holiday... Continue Reading →
Vacation Was a Blast and Worth It
WE NEED A COMPLETE VACATION TO BE OUR BEST SELVES FOR OTHERS. Yes, that was intended to be in caps and yes, it's because I am yelling at the top of my lungs. As you all know, I put a pause on the work I've been doing both on the podcast front and on the... Continue Reading →