Insights for Design(ing)Change. Letās have some honest fun!
When was the last time you tuned into your emotions and honestly explored how youāre feeling?
For many of us, when weāre asked how weāre doing, we respond with a āfine, thanksā without even thinking. There are many reasons why our emotions may feel foreign to us, or difficult to name. Instead of overlooking our emotions, we can learn to turn toward them and take better care of ourselvesš āThe way we engage with our emotions shapes our actions. Our careers. Our leadership. Our relationships. Our families. Our health. Our wellbeing. Our happiness. Our organizations. Our communities. EVERYTHING.ā
Bringing awareness to how youāre feeling can help you to understand how this may be impacting your decisions and behavior in a big way.
So, while you go about your š summer day, taking care of your tasks and responsibilities, donāt forget to check in on yourself š„°
I hope youāll find some inspiration for positive change and š„³ FUN too!
Karla and the awesome šDesignChange Team
August Topics
Do you listen to music š¶ while working, studying, or doing chores? What type of music is best for focus? In this 3-min. YouTube video Headspaceās āMusic on My Mindā with John Legend, cognitive neuroscientist Dr. Sahar Yousef debunks some myths and investigates how music can improve your mental focus and productivity.
Will I ever have fun again? Non-fun-haver Jessica Bennett decides to get at the root of fun.š³ The reputed New York Times writer explores in this seriously amusing article, why fun is so difficult to pin down ā there is nothing universally considered fun - and what can help. Including an unscientific quiz. āWhatās your fun švibe?ā
Is having fun at work important? Yes! Research suggests that folks who have fun at work are more productive and creative, while those who are perceived as not much fun were viewed less favorably, particularly if they were women (š!) So, how can you make fun part of your workday? Here are 5 easy ways to create more fun!
Did you know that optimism is a defining characteristic of resilience? Resilience and grit are two positive personality traits that help us to be successful in life. It is worth noting that āresilienceā has been cited as a predictor of well-being. Check-out this article to learn more about both and characteristics that šš½lead to more resiliencešš½
The woman behind the screen. A personal reflection on my virtual activities at the Liquid Legal e.V. (LLI) Think Tank and why meeting people live is (still) so magical.
The ideal form of work feels like play, but still accomplishes something useful and valuable. Joyful for you. Helpful to others.
Fun Tip of the Month
Fun and fascinating facts. More summer fun is Neal fun. Credit to Dan Pink for turning me on to Neal.fun. The site is a network of 24 interactive projects. Pinkās favorites include: Life Stats: Enter your birthdate, then get a stream data about whatās happened since that momentous day. (Ex: During my life, Iāve blinked more than 400 million times ā and slept 6,500 days.)
Yes, Coaching is Effective!
Despite the ever-growing popularity of coaching in the workplace, many still think that coaching is about giving adviceš¤ Effective coaching, however, helps coachees move toward self-awareness and find solutions to their challenges themselves š„° Tuning into our emotions and identifying what they may be telling us is a skill we can work on continuously. Often, the support of a coach can help develop strategies for strengthening šŖš½this in yourself, so that you can take greater care of your well-being š„³ reach your goals and increase your performance.