This is the time of year we are often looking to clear clutter.
My Spring Cleaning post provides ideas on how to clear clutter and make each of the 8 dimensions of wellbeing feel fresh. For those not familiar with the 8 dimensions, they are environmental, physical, intellectual, spiritual, occupational, financial, social, and emotional.
If the topic of the 8 dimensions is interesting to you, here are two other posts that would be a nice pairing for the feature post above:
Wellbeing Journey. This post helps us understand where each dimension of wellbeing currently sits in our life. We are prompted to assess if each area is struggling, sustainable, or soaring.
Filters for Wellbeing. Looking toward the future, this post provides different lenses through which we can consider our wellbeing including goals, joy, retirement, and more.
My Other Posts This Week
The first three posts all link to concepts about how the actions we take today impact what we are known for in the future. A great opportunity to consider the fingerprints you are leaving each day.
Our Inner Team. We all have a variety of voices in our heads. What if we named them and interacted with them in a way that acknowledged their presence, but didn’t give them control?
Career Assumptions Crumbling. Our expectations of work and careers seem to be shifting in real time. This post highlights some trends that are part of the shift.
Job Sharing – Another Option? While the percentages are very small, job-sharing is an option with some companies to help employees find a career that fits their current life stage.
A Focus on Whimsy. When life gets serious and overwhelming we all need a bit of whimsy. This post reminds us to embrace serendipity and remember what brings us joy.
Podcasts That Caught My Attention
This week, there are four very different topics and lengths. I hope there is at least one on the list that is just what you need today.
Don’t Reject Yourself. 4 minutes. Before Breakfast. If you only listen to one podcast this week, make it this one. Laura reminds us that if we don’t take a swing, we are rejecting ourselves before anyone else has a chance to do it. Why would we provide the rejection?!
Why Your Life Feels Empty (And the Neuroscience Fix You Haven’t Tried). 35 minutes. The Next Big Idea Daily. This episode features two books. First, Arthur Brooks provides highlights from his book The Meaning of Your Life: Finding Purpose in an Age of Emptiness. Then, we learn about Purposeful Curiosity: The Power of Asking the Right Questions at the Right Time by Constantine Andriopoulos.
ABC’s of Wealth. 10 minutes. Optimal Finance Daily. Part 2. 11 minutes. Vicki Robin reframes wealth as more than money, emphasizing that true independence comes from building “natural currency” through skills, relationships, and community.
What to Do After a Layoff: The First 48 Hours That Decide Whether You Land a Better Job. 23 minutes. Happen to Your Career. For anyone recently laid off, this episode has ideas for some actions to take during the first 48 hours.
What Do You Think?
Is there a dimension of your wellbeing that needs more clutter clearing this year?
When life gets overwhelming, what could bring in a little whimsy and joy?
What ideas did the posts & podcasts spark that you could implement in the week ahead?