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. Four are short (8 minutes or less) and the fifth is longer (50 minutes), but well worth the listen.
A Poem of Birth and Rebirth – 3 minutes. Hey, Try This. This short podcast got be thinking about what blooms might be emerging from our work and what seeds are we planting for the future.
The Roots of Excuses and Exceptions – 5 minutes. Self-Improvement Daily. The challenge of recognizing self-sabotage is explored in a very succinct podcast.
A Simple Tactic for Accomplishing Your Goals – 8 minutes. The Accidental Creative. This episode discusses what you might do if you treated the next year like a terminal year.
Gwyneth Paltrow x Bruce Feiler: Are You in a Workquake? 50 minutes. The Goop Podcast. This conversation explores ideas from Bruce Feiler’s book The Search: Finding Meaningful Work in a Post-Career World”. The ideas of workquakes are discussed – note we have them every 2-3 years. One quote that got me thinking was, “you don’t just climb for success, you dig for it”.
Myth 7 – Styrofoam Can be Recycled (NO it Can’t). 7 minutes. Carbon Sessions. I’ve been thinking a lot about reducing/removing plastic lately. This podcast reminded me how important it is for us to discuss Styrofoam. While we need to focus on plastic issues, Styrofoam is even worse. A quick, important listen.
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.
Intentional Communications – The first post of the week explores all the communication channels we have available at work and what we might do to be more intentional about the ones we use.
How Will You Be Creative Today? – This post celebrated National Creativity Day on Tuesday. Even though the holiday has “passed”, consider what you could do today to add creativity to your day.
Don’t Start With a Resume – Each year or each time we take on a new role, we should pause and freshen our resume. This post provides some additional ideas to consider in the process.
Frustrating Co-Workers – We all have had them at one time or another. This post provides ideas on how to handle a situation the next time it occurs….because it will.
Push Past Fine – This final post of the week discusses what to do when you ask how someone is and they respond with a brief “fine”.
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.
Eco-Friendly Flip Flops – Wednesday was National Flip-Flop Day and the perfect time to discuss the waste created by the summer sandals we love. This post covers the impact and some brand alternative to find the perfect shoe for your summer.
Shorter, frequent tips are provided on Instagram (@1ShadeGreener) Facebook (@OneShadeGreener) and LinkedIn (@OneShadeGreener). One Shade Greener at Home can be purchased on Amazon