Welcome to the Saturday post. This is where I summarize podcasts that inspired me throughout the week and give a quick recap of what was covered on both blogs. Enjoy!
PodList
This week, five podcasts caught my attention and made the list. The topics include professional identity, second brain, the impact of Styrofoam, and how smart grocery shopping can save time and be lighter on the environment at the same time.
Dr. Sarabeth Berk – Your Professional Identity is More Than Your Job Title – 54 Minutes. Unmtchd. For those who struggle to define your professional identity, this is a great episode.
What Makes a Good Job featuring Bruce Feiler – 39 minutes. Hello Monday with Jessi Hempel. If you liked the Goop podcast featured last week, this is another great interview with Bruce Feiler.
Capture the Insights All Around You – 15 minutes. The Next Big Idea Daily. This week, the focus was interviews with Tiago Forte discussing our “second brain”. If you like this one, check out the full series.
Myth 7 – Styrofoam Containers – 7 minutes. Carbon Sessions. This episode talks about why we should be looking for alternatives to Styrofoam containers. Applications for both work and home.
To Save Money on Groceries, Try These Tips Before Going to the Store – 17 minutes. Life Kit. While the post is focused on saving money, I found many of the ideas have the added benefit of reducing our environmental impact. For example, cut the meat in each recipe in half = flavor without negative impact.
Blog Post Recap
Below is a summary of the blog posts this week with links in case you want to dig in and learn more.
Paying Attention to Plastic – The week began celebrating World Environment Day with the theme of plastic. This post is an overview of things to consider and links with ideas for different areas of life.
Managers Need Support – This post discusses the need for roadmaps for managers as they work to navigate new work priorities sitting between the leadership and the professional team.
Are We Asking the Right Questions – This post ladders off the roadmap post yesterday and dives into ideas for how teams can work together to establish new working norms in a hybrid environment.
Upsy Daisy – In honor of Upsy Daisy Day, the post explores how we might use this old saying to have a positive approach to our day and our work.
Spread Out vs. Spend Out – The last post of the week looked at how you approach home chores. Do you spread through the week or cluster on the weekend?
One Shade Greener Post Recap
If you are interested in learning more about reducing your impact on the environment at home or work, the links below are the tips and techniques provided this week.
Paying Attention to Plastic – The week the post duplicated the other blog celebrating World Environment Day. There is an overview of things to consider & links with ideas for different areas of life.
Shorter, frequent tips are provided on Instagram (@1ShadeGreener) Facebook (@OneShadeGreener) and LinkedIn (@OneShadeGreener). One Shade Greener at Home can be purchased on Amazon