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.
Avoiding Drift. When we set goals, it’s possible to drift away for many reasons. This post considers how others can get us off track and we need to ensure we follow our vision.
Recognizing a Hot Mess. The second post of the week explored overwork, underwork, rework, and workarounds. Each is described as well as how the four impact each other.
Ideas or Projects. Some people are idea people and others are act on ideas people. This post considers both approaches and how to leverage your type.
Do Obligations Hold You Back? This post talks about how we can over commit ourselves and in turn hold back from the things you want to accomplish.
The Busy Barrier. The final post of the week focuses on how our lives are busy and full of “clutter”. This can often keep us from slowing down, thinking, and producing something great.
One Shade Greener Post Recap
Below is an overview of the post on the blog this week.
Reducing Holiday Waste. The time between Thanksgiving and New Years in the US sees an increase in waste due to the holidays. This post looks at some of the categories that increase and what we can do to reduce our impact this holiday season.
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PodList
This week, there are four podcasts that stood out to me. Topics include emotional intelligence, communication, creativity, and creating a sense of calm. I hope you find some that resonate with you.
How Work Works: The Subtle Science of Getting Ahead Without Losing Yourself. 13 minutes. The Next Big Idea Daily. This episode looks at life skills and emotional intelligence as they relate to how we work.
Creation Over Consumption. 8 minutes. Optimal Living Daily. This podcast describes how we move away from creating things as we age and replace our creativity with consumption habits.
How to Communicate in a Hybrid World. 28 minutes. Modern Mentor. We continue to have more and more alternatives for how we communicate. This episode looks at communications at work.
How to Calm Your Mind: Finding Presence and Productivity in Anxious Times. 16 minutes. The Next Big Idea Daily. With the holiday season upon us and much turmoil in the world, this is a great time to consider how to calm our minds.