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Design Thinking, life design, the processes and methods of creativity, facilitation by design, the UX/UI processes and methods, drawing for ideation, and drawing for problem-solving

10/30/2024

✍🏼 AcWriMo (Academic Writing Month) starts on Friday!

🎓 Whether you are a Professor, Researcher, or Student, ThrivePhD is a great resource for making November your most productive writing month possible:
https://www.thrive-phd.com/

✅ Convinced already? Sign up here:
https://thrivephd.myflodesk.com/zzak9uf0dy

😜 I have a 200-page sh*tty first draft to edit!

👓 Will I see you at the coworking kickoff on Friday? Do you have other good resources for AcWriMo? Please share in the comments. 😄

10/25/2024

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10/03/2024

👓 65,000 words

📖 Over 200 pages

📆 I have been working on this for 4+ years.

✍🏼 May the “Great Editing” begin.

🥱 It’s way too many words for a workbook, so it's time to kill some darlings.

💥 Bold Declaration: book shipping by January 1, 2025.

📵 So we can all detox from tech in 2025.

✋🏼 Any volunteers to be beta readers?

09/20/2024

Picture this: It’s a crisp autumn morning in Los Angeles circa 1985. I’m in my early 20s, sitting in a room full of executives, hanging on to every word of productivity guru David Allen. Little did I know that this moment would spark a lifelong journey of discovering how creativity and productivity can dance together rather than fight for the spotlight.

Fast forward through the years, and oh, what a ride it’s been!

In my 30s, I thought I had it all figured out. Color-coded systems and visual boards – I was the master of my time. Then came motherhood in my 40s, and suddenly, my carefully crafted system looked more like a Jackson Po***ck painting than a productivity tool.

But life wasn’t done teaching me lessons. In my 50s, my daughter’s chronic illness turned our world – and my planning methods – upside down. I learned that true productivity isn’t about rigid systems; it’s about adapting, growing, and, most importantly, showing ourselves compassion.

As we approach the final quarter of 2024, I want to share these hard-won insights with you.

Join me for my “4th Quarter Planning” workshop, where we’ll:

1. Uncover your unique productivity style (spoiler: it might not be what you think!)
2. Learn how to create flexible systems that grow with you
3. Develop strategies to turn unexpected challenges into opportunities
4. Set achievable, exciting goals for the rest of 2024 and beyond

This isn’t just another productivity workshop. It’s a chance to fine-tune how you approach your time, goals, and life. Whether you’re a creative soul drowning in to-do lists, an executive juggling work and family, or someone facing unexpected life changes, this workshop is for you.

Ready to make the last quarter of 2024 your best yet?

4th Quarter Planning Workshop❊
Sunday, September 22, 2024 ~ $27
Comes with the 12 Week Plan + Track System!

9-10:30 AM PT | 10 AM-11:30 AM MT | 11 AM-12:30 PM CT | 12-1:30 PM ET | 5-6:30 PM GMT | 6-7:30 PM CEST

Remember, productivity isn’t one-size-fits-all. Let’s discover what works for you.

🔗 in comments.

❊ If you already own the 12 Week Plan + Track system, this workshop is FREE for you! Send me a DM, and I’ll send you the Zoom link.

*Pictured: Me speaking at the 1989 MacWorld Conference in Boston after winning a prestigious award.

09/17/2024

🏡 Life has a funny way of reshaping our productivity needs.

👯 In my 30s, married life demanded new strategies.

🐱 My 40s? Motherhood turned everything upside down (in the best way).

❤️‍🩹 But nothing prepared me for my 50s when my daughter’s chronic illness redefined my entire approach to life and time management.

💪🏼 Each phase taught me that flexibility is key.

🌞 What works today might not work tomorrow, and that’s okay.

🤔 Ready to find a system that adapts to your unique journey?

📆 Join my upcoming workshop and try my system to plan your epic Quarter 4 together!

🔗 in Comments.

09/14/2024

🎓 Teaching Digital Wellness + Ethics: My 5-Day News Detox Experiment

As a professor in the Interactive Media and Communications graduate program at Quinnipiac University, I’m always looking for ways to challenge my students—and myself—to think critically about our digital habits. That’s why, every year, in my Graduate Foundations course, I require students to undertake a five-day digital detox of their choosing. To practice what I preach, I always participate alongside them.

This year, I tackled a personal challenge: a complete news detox. (And, yes, during debate week!) No news websites, apps, TV news—not even a glance at newspaper headlines for five full days. I watched the debate but saw no news or commentary about it. Here’s what happened:

📋 The Assignment

The task for my students (and myself):
1. Choose a digital habit to give up for 5 days
2. Collect both quantitative and qualitative data about the experience
3. Create a comprehensive data visualization of the results

📰 My Challenge: The News Detox

Giving up news felt almost irresponsible as someone considering staying informed a professional necessity, but that’s precisely why I knew it would be valuable.

Here’s what I did:
1. Deleted all news apps from my devices
2. Blocked news websites on my browser
3. Set up screen time tracking on all my devices
4. Prepared a journal for qualitative observations
5. Made a list of alternative activities for when the urge to check the news hit

🪢 Expected Struggles

Day 1 was disorienting. I noticed the subconscious habit of reaching to scroll headlines. My brain was grasping for dopamine.

By Day 3, I noticed my overall anxiety levels had decreased significantly. I realized how much the constant influx of (often negative) news affected my mental state.

After Day 5, I am clear and resolved to limit my news intake permanently. I haven’t set the parameters yet, but it will be part of my fourth-quarter plan.

💥 Unsurprising Benefits
- Reading, writing, and creating more
- Engaging in deeper conversations with friends, students, and colleagues
- Feeling more present and focused during my classes and meetings
- Sleeping better (no more before bed news binges!)

🖼️ Big Picture

I’ve been practicing digital detoxes since the Fall of 2016, when I conducted a complete social media detox for 26 months. This exercise was about understanding how constant news consumption affects productivity, mental health, and worldview. This experiment challenged me to reconsider what “staying informed” means in practice.

🏛️ Classroom Impact

The most rewarding part of this experience is discussing it with my students. Their detox experiences range from giving up social media (mostly the life-stealing TikTok) to abstaining from online gaming. I can’t wait to see the results.

📵 Moving Forward

I’ve not yet returned to consuming news because I know my approach must change dramatically. I will implement regular “news fasts” and continue evolving my relationship with screens.

🤔 Have you ever tried a digital detox? Tell me about it!

09/06/2024

As I prepare for the most audacious Quarter 4, I am experimenting with a “Daily Done List” that I can’t wait to share with my 12 Week Plan + Track people at the quarterly planning workshop! I am harvesting insights like a combine tractor. Sign up if you want the special “workshop only” templates and so much more:

https://mindfulmarks.com/events/quarter4plan

(If you already own the 12 Week Plan + Track, you attend the quarterly workshops for FREE.)

09/04/2024

🎧 Podcasts that captivate
👥 Referrals that resonate
🎥 YouTube content that converts
🔍 Google strategies that dominate
🖇️ LinkedIn that educates
💌 Emails that engage
☎️ Curiosity calls that connect
🤝 Events that inspire

📋These are the answers I have received to the “What content or approach brings you the most sales or clients?” question on my 9-Grid Instagram Microsite workshop registration form.

🤔What’s missing from this list? Instagram.

🅿️ Time to transform your Insta account into a beautiful 9-Grid Microsite and reclaim time and energy for the things genuinely making a difference.

👯‍♀️ Join my workshop and learn how to turn your Insta into a 24/7 micro-site!

🧘‍♀️ How to chill out on posting EVERY. SINGLE. DAY.
🚀 The secret sauce to showcase your best work
🌪️ Funnel your time and energy to money-making moves

9-Grid Instagram Microsite Workshop
Sunday, September 8, 2024 on Zoom
$37
9-11:00 AM PT | 10 AM-12:00 PM MT | 11 AM-1:00 PM CT | 12-2:00 PM ET | 5-7:00 PM GMT | 6-8:00 PM CEST

🖐🏼 “Wait. What if I can’t make it live?”

🔁 There is a “Better Than a Replay” workshop page with bite-sized, step-by-step tutorials and all the templates to customize, apply your branding, and more because I know you don’t have time to sit through a 2-hour workshop video (although that will be there, too!)

⏰ How much of your time and peace of mind will you reclaim?!

🔗Learn more and register for the workshop in the comments.

08/30/2024

⏰ Stand Out from the Crowd and Reclaim Your Time!

Plug-and-Play Canva Templates + Copywriting Secrets to Showcase Your Brand and Attract Clients - Even If You’re Not a Designer!

🤔 Are you?

✅ Tired of the constant pressure to post on Instagram?
✅ Frustrated with the lack of ROI from your social media efforts?
✅ Struggling to maintain a professional online presence?
✅ Worried about losing access to your social media accounts?

😃 You’re not alone! Many people have realized that the endless content treadmill isn’t sustainable or profitable.

🌟Introducing the 9-Grid Instagram Microsite Workshop: Your Blueprint for a Polished, Professional, and Low-Maintenance Instagram Presence

⌚️In just 2 hours, you’ll:

💥 Create a stunning, cohesive 9-grid layout that captures attention
💥 Showcase your brand, skills, and offerings in a visually appealing way
💥 Craft compelling copy that drives action
💥 Launch a “set it and forget it” Instagram strategy that works for you 24/7

🙌🏽 With your 9-Grid Instagram Microsite, you’ll:

🔥 Make a powerful first impression on potential clients and employers
🔥 Highlight your key offerings and achievements at a glance
🔥 Drive traffic to your website and other evergreen platforms
🔥 Save countless hours on content creation and posting
🔥 Maintain a professional presence without the daily grind

📦 What’s Included:

☑️ 2-hour live workshop with step-by-step guidance
☑️ Plug-and-play Canva templates for your 9-grid layout
☑️ Copywriting templates to craft engaging post content
☑️ BONUS: Matching Facebook banner templates
☑️ Lifetime access to bite-sized tutorial videos and materials on a handy dandy access page

🔗 Link in comments cuz no one will see this if I don’t.

08/22/2024

😮 I have been facilitating workshops since the early 1990’s.

🖼️ The first workshop I offered was on a printmaking technique that used light-sensitive letterpress plates and sun exposure through negatives to create images to print. A friend had a beautiful printmaking studio across from the Atlanta Contemporary and offered me the opportunity. Do you remember that Robin Bernat?!

😜 There have been hundreds of workshops since on everything from time management for creatives to YouTube for academics to drawing meditation to visual notetaking to... you get the idea.

💙 Damn! I love workshops.

📆 This is what I’ve got coming up in September:

https://mindfulmarks.com/events/9-grid-microsite

https://mindfulmarks.com/events/quarter4plan

08/18/2024

🚀 The “Sketch, Doodle & Draw” FREE Bundle goes live tomorrow!

🌟 Join me and other talented creators as we crack open a treasure trove of FREE resources designed to ignite your creativity! Whether you’re a seasoned creative or just starting out, this bundle has something for everyone.

👀 What’s Inside:

🎁 A curated collection of resources valued at over $1000 to help inspire your creativity!
🎁 Tutorials and guides from top creative minds
🎁 Tools and resources to boost your artistic skills
🎁 A super surprise from me!

https://sketchnote.school/sketch-doodle-draw/

🎨

08/11/2024

👶 It’s Instagram Naptime! Put that baby to bed!

🤫 Take back your time & life.

🎨 Create a Stunning 9-Grid Instagram Microsite in my 2-Hour “Done With You” Workshop

🔥 Stand Out from the Crowd and Reclaim Your Time!

Plug-and-Play Canva Templates + Copywriting Secrets to Showcase Your Brand and Attract Clients - Even If You’re Not a Designer!

🤔 Does this sound like you?

✅ Tired of the constant pressure to post on Instagram?
✅ Frustrated with the lack of ROI from your social media efforts?
✅ Struggling to maintain a professional online presence?
✅ Worried about losing access to your social media accounts?

👋🏻 You’re not alone. Many professionals and businesses are realizing that the endless content treadmill isn’t sustainable or profitable.

🙌🏽 Introducing my 9-Grid Instagram Microsite Workshop: your blueprint for a polished, professional, low-maintenance Instagram presence.

▶️ “Replay?” you ask. BETTER than a replay – you’ll get access to a private site with bite-sized video tutorials and all the templates!

Learn more:
https://mindfulmarks.com/events/9-grid-microsite

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New Haven, CT

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