Another one from James Clear that I couldn’t put out of my mind. Those quotes that stick for one reason or another, this one for me, was just that. A great career and personal focus one should live by. After the quote I share how it may be intended. “Always be prepared to absorb a... Continue Reading →
1,2,3 for Week #22
Summer and Baseball Summer kicked off with this Memorial Day holiday weekend here in the US. For most, a return to summer of yore pre-COVID. Over 50% of Americans have shown to have taken the first shot at least, with a little less than that two shots. Myself, just 4 days away from being vaccinated... Continue Reading →
1,2,3 for Week #21
Let’s bring this into focus. Starting to find my favorite spots to be outside now that we have warmth that lasts more than just 2 hours in the afternoon. I could write outside all day long. I explore rituals and routines first up in this week’s edition. I found some articles that relate to those... Continue Reading →
The Well Podcast 🎧: Step Outside, Take a Hike
Catawba Falls, Pisgah National Forest, NC Today I take the podcast on a hike to Catawba Falls in Pisgah National Forest, NC We discuss finding time to do something out of your routine, being outside, and reliving some of our fondest childhood memories. Link: https://anchor.fm/shawn-ward/episodes/Step-Outside--Take-a-Hike-eugneb There was so much to take from this walk. I... 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 →
Reflect and Reset: Day 1 Stream of Conciousness
Day 1: 15 Minutes of Writing Day 1 is up! Today’s exercise is writing for a straight 15 minutes whatever is on your mind. Sounds easy enough. But, wait until you reach into something that you haven’t given the space to deal with. Reviewing that stream of consciousness may surprise you. When you write with... Continue Reading →
Keep It Simple
Photo by Paula Schmidt on Pexels.com Simple is not a copout. We do not engage in creating simplicity just because it is a great way to move through easy street and not work. It is less stressful when things are simpler. I'm clear headed, focused, and in the flow when things are simple. Getting to... Continue Reading →
The Well Podcast: What Has COVID-19 Done to Creativity?
What has COVID-19 done to creativity? Shelter at home can be one thing and seen as negative, or it can help us really innovate. Because, well, we have to. Take a listen to how this pandemic is helping one guest discover new avenues to become creative and innovative, but also how he’s discovering how others... Continue Reading →
7 Point Saturday 4/11/2020
Another Saturday, and another few finds for everyone to get curious with reading. Love this idea of maybe taking one of these 7 per day this next week, break them up into one a day. Each one I’ve tried to keep under 10 minutes for reading time it would take to consume. Grab a coffee... Continue Reading →
The Well Podcast 🎤🎧: The Thread Connected to the Sweater
We’re living and learning in our current climate of forced isolation with ourselves or with others how much we actually have in common. Being open and listening to learn, versus respond we can build something new. There won’t be a normal to go back to when this climate changes back, because we’ll be groups of... Continue Reading →