Hey There, Take a Moment,
I know, I know, it is the beginning of the year! You are all busy planning; that's why I have crafted these five shorts to allow you to take a short moment, lean back, and get inspired while you sip on a good cup of coffee (or tea...).
2021 - Let's go!
Short 1 - One Word PLAYFUL
My one word this year is PLAYFUL; my opposite of playful is the word forceful. It is easy for me to move from playful to forceful. Why? Because I like to see results, and maybe even though I tell people I am not competitive, that inner need to achieve goals takes over and starts taking away the fun and force results. As you can imagine, it never works. Not only do I not see the results I want, but I also get frustrated. 2020 taught me that playing brings extraordinary results with so much joy. So I decided to expand and be playful in 2021. How? I don't know; if I force playful, it is not fun anymore…
Learn more about one word: Check Gretchen Robin's podcast about one word for the year here
Play: Check this, click here, to find your one word
Short 2 - Networking with Purpose
Being a podcast guest opened my networking opportunities beyond my local network. I meet with podcast hosts from different states and other countries, and they all have one thing that I find in common; a purpose/strong why they care. The purpose for each one is different, but the passion and heart are always there. Networking with podcast hosts is a pure none selling relationship, and that's what gets me pumped. Let's get to know each other, let's learn about each other's' purpose, and let's have a deep conversation that th podcast targeted audience can learn, grow, get inspired, and motivated.
Click here to learn more about my podcast network: check this page to learn about all the podcast hosts I meet (it is continuously updated, so stay tuned for more!)
Short 3 - Puzzle
In the last year, I joined the Puzzle club. From 500 pieces to 1,000, I chose to spend less time in front of screens and find other ways to read more, learn more and relax. As I shared before, one of my favorite things in the last year is to listen to an audible book while doing puzzles. Not long ago, my husband joined me, and we started working on a 2,000 pieces puzzle. It worked well until we got closer to the endpoint, we realized that we have a totally different approach to do puzzles. He likes to organize the pieces by shape and color; they stand aligned like soldiers; while I have my organized chaos, I take the pieces with the same color and work on them in the area I want to work. He is too organized for me; I am too chaotic for him. Even though we respect each other's way of doing, we realized that we couldn't work at the same time because we distract each other. We are a team for more than 20 years, and we work together in many ways, so why we can't figure this one out? It made me ponder on team members who work together, and sometimes it works, and sometimes it doesn't. This is one of these times when I don't have an answer, only curiosity. I will keep you posted, but let me know what you think, for now, check the pictures below, I think you can identify which is which.
Short 4 - Playful with Chords
Hubby had his birthday, so I bought a Karaoke machine. We dimmed the lights, sang of tune, and found a way to enjoy and celebrate together. When one of us sang Piano Man by Billy Joel, my daughter asked me if I can get her Billy Joel's book for the piano so they can play his songs. Her ask took me back to an ancient goal: I always wanted to learn how to play chords on the piano. I play the piano, but I have never learned piano theory or improvising or playing chords. Fortunately, my son, Idan, came to the rescue. He promised to teach me chords. We broke it into 10 minutes lessons; he knows so much, I know so little. He has a musical ear; I am better at reading notes. He learns to meet me where I am; I learn to let him lead the dance.
Something to think about: I thought it would take me years to get the grasp of chords. This is why I never did it. It took my son less than a week to teach me the basics of chords to start playing on my own. What perspective might be getting in your way to achieve a goal?
Listen here to the Piano Man by Billy Joel
Short 5 - Supporting Your Community through Coffee
Do you live in Raleigh-Durham? Do you love Coffee? Check my IG account to learn more about the Sunday Long walk and Coffee adventure my husband and I started.
Each Sunday morning, no matter the weather, we will go on a long walk and then try a new coffee shop in our area. Why? Because we all get stuck with one option. So we challenge ourselves to be curious and see what's out there, and actually, there is a lot in the Triangle coffee scene, and most coffee shops have great Coffee!
What excites me? Social Leadership! When I so many new coffee shops that have a social purpose that is beyond selling Coffee; $1 coffee @Jeplane/Durham for people who can't afford to pay more, $10 chip to sponsor people to get a meal at @place at the table in downtown Raleigh and working opportunities for people with disabilities @esteamed coffee shop in downtown Cary. Check them out. #inspired!
What’s next? Get inspired and check my IG Feed or check the following coffee shops: Jepplan Coffee, Esteamed, and A Place at the Table and support your community while drinking coffee.
Accountability
I believe that we are not lazy, I believe we are able to be accountable to our goals. Check my last article about accountability and learn a few tricks and tips on how you can be accountable your way - the way that works for you. Click here.
Walking Mastermind 2021 - The Virtual Option
Walking mastermind is back – we are virtual but we keep meeting monthly. You can sign up here
Here are the topics for the next 5 months topics for 2021
Jan - Intentions
Feb 12 - Circles of Connections
March 12 - Permission - Just Do / Just Be
April 9 - Act on vs Acting out
May 14 - Building on the momentum
June 11 - Resourceful vs Resources
We invite you to join us – you can sign up here for all the next 5 sessions and start the year strong with networking and personal growth. Always feels good to feel we have a plan!
Everyone is welcome!