Welcome to the Saturday post. Below is a quick recap of what was covered on both the personal development and sustainability blogs this week as well as some podcasts that inspired me. Enjoy!
Personal Development Post Recap
Below is a summary of the personal development blog posts this week with links in case you want to dig in and learn more. You can sign up to get the newsletters direct to your inbox at LoriSullivan.com.
5 Steps to Estimate Your Week. The first post of the week built off the post from the prior Friday and dove deeper into the concept of estimating your week.
Laws of Less. This post highlights five concepts from Cal Newport that he is working on for his next book The Deep Life.
Love the Cracks. We all have our flaws. This post highlights the Japanese art of kintsugi. This is pottery where cracks are filled with gold and celebrated for their beauty.
The Clutter-Anxiety Cycle. Clutter increases our anxiety, and our anxiety can lead to more clutter. This post explores how to get out of this vicious cycle.
What is Your 20%? This last post of the week talks about the 80/20 rule and how this could apply to the work we do every day.
One Shade Greener Post Recap
Below is an overview of the post on the blog this week.
Green Holiday Ideas. With the holiday season approaching, this post provides tips and ideas from entertaining at home, to gift giving, and more.
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PodList
This week, there are four podcasts that stood out to me. Topics include taking a break, midlife challenges, and food/food waste. I hope you find some that resonate with you.
Try a Day Without Musts or Shoulds. 11 minutes. Before Breakfast. This podcast title explains it all. Take a break from expectations and see what the day brings.
Forget the Midlife Crisis. The “Midlife Collision” is Having a Huge Impact on the Workforce. 25 minutes. The New Way We Work. This podcast covers the sandwich generation, multiple career chapters, and menopause. While providing a female perspective, it would be a good listen for both women and men.
I’m so Effing Hungry: Why We Crave What We Crave – And What to Do About It. 12 minutes. The Next Big Idea Daily. As we head to New Years resolutions (often about food) this is an interesting perspective.
The Truth About Food Waste. 22 minutes. The Gallup Podcast. This episode focuses on the high level of food waste around the world and what we can do to reduce the impact.