Hello, fellow tinkerer π - Happy Wednesday. I've been thinking a lot lately about "things that take up space in our brains" β and how we can preserve mental energy. When I'm anxious, I find that I flip back and forth through different apps or projects, rather than just settling into one thing. Spoiler: that does not help with anxiety and tends to make me more anxious because I go to an app, think of something I need to do... go to another app, think of something I need to do... repeat. My...
20 days agoΒ β’Β 2 min read
Hello, fellow tinkerer π - Happy Wednesday. I'm halfway through a week I designated for "internal work" (minimal client work). I'd intended to work on a few projects β and have been doing that β but also am recording three podcast episodes, did a LinkedIn Live (view the recording here), and have seven meetings scheduled. No one but myself to blame for a jam-packed schedule. π€£ Next time I do this, I'll be more mindful of leaving my schedule ACTUALLY free to work on projects. 1) Reflection: I...
about 1 month agoΒ β’Β 1 min read
Hello, fellow tinkerer π - Happy Wednesday. It's that time of year when I need a heavy blanket in the morning and air conditioning by afternoon (thanks, Chicagoland). But as I write this, I'm staring at a stunning red tree outside my office window. Fall colors! A friend of mine shared on Facebook that, having grown up in California, she's always awed by fall. I am also, and I've lived in this part of the country my whole life! I'm forever inspired by the changing seasons. 1) Reflection: My...
about 2 months agoΒ β’Β 2 min read
Hello, fellow tinkerer π - Happy Wednesday. I saw this Year Progress bar on Threads this week and thought, "That can't be right..." But it is. 1) Reflection: I've been thinking a lot about things that "grab my attention." I'm frequently the victim of Shiny Object Syndrome. I see something new, and I want to try it right that moment (hence, I never run out of ideas for this newsletter π). But I also recognize that distraction comes at a cost. I have bigger projects I want to work on. When I...
2 months agoΒ β’Β 2 min read
ICYMI! I hosted a webinar last week about using automation to repurpose content. The YouTube version is here. Hello, fellow tinkerer π - Happy Wednesday. We're fully into the fall season in Chicagoland (colors, weather, pumpkins, everything). My husband has wanted a 12-foot skeleton for years. I keep wondering where we would store it... from Home Depot's website It's that time of year when buying a skeleton is A Discussion in our house. And ConverKit has a polls feature, so I ask you......
3 months agoΒ β’Β 2 min read
I'm hosting a webinar on September 12th! Join me to learn about using automation to repurpose your content. Sign up here. Hello, fellow tinkerer π - Happy Wednesday. Today is my oldest daughter's birthday. She was stillborn back in 2015. So it's a somber day every year. We always get a cake to honor her. 1) Reflection: Talking about pregnancy loss makes some people uncomfortable. And yet, by not talking about it, parents who experience losing a baby feel isolated. I started writing about...
3 months agoΒ β’Β 1 min read
Hello, fellow tinkerer π - Happy Wednesday. School starts TOMORROW so that means I'm buried in backpacks, laundry, and other details before the big day. This year, I have one high schooler, one middle schooler, and one elementary schooler so that means THREE different schools are emailing me on the regular. Please pray for my sanity. 1) Reflection: The start of the school year usually comes with a big shift in our routine. It's an entire production to get three kids out of the house. Whenever...
3 months agoΒ β’Β 1 min read
Hello, fellow tinkerer π - Happy Wednesday. If you're like me and live in a country where school-aged children have summers off, you're probably counting down the days until the school year starts (22 days to go...) I took some time off earlier this month, which was a lot of fun, but is also one more "routine disruption" that I need to recover from. I like the predictability of the school year and can't wait for it to return. Do you have a love-hate relationship with summer? Please reply and...
4 months agoΒ β’Β 2 min read
Do you love this newsletter and look forward to receiving it every week? Forward it to a friend! Sharing is caring. π Hello, fellow tinkerer π - Happy Wednesday. I've been my oldest child's chauffeur for the past few weeks. Such is the life of a teenager... While the thought of a teen driver scares me, I have to admit that my life will be SO much easier once I'm not constantly toting kids around. My oldest will begin driver's ed later this year. If you're a parent whose kid is old enough to...
5 months agoΒ β’Β 2 min read