LLG: Today I learned the importance of personal branding.  One thing I’ve been thinking about is the way I express myself professionally.  I think I’ve used my work position to define who I was and now that I don’t have an official position, I can’t seem to describe who I am in an elevator speech.  I seem to have lost key words I’ve used for myself and for what I can do for others.  I started back on the health goals again.  We’ll see how I can keep up with it.  Listened to Dr. Oz’s live broadcast through the National Society of Leadership & Success website yesterday and learned that he is one funny guy.  I enjoyed his presentation a lot.  He touched on mental and physical health, education, arts, science, and the importance of empathy.  He also mentioned that it’s not about time management but about energy management.  It reminded me of a quote that says “People make time for who they want to make time for.  People text and reply to people they want to talk to.  Never believe anyone who says they’ve been too busy, if they wanted to be around you, they would.” If you set a goal to accomplish something, it’s not really about managing your time but about managing your energy.  You know you’ll get everything on the list – at least I know, but depending on the task at hand, I’ll put less energy into one thing and more on another.  I also learned today that people do read these posts.  I’ve always thought my posts were never real until someone responds to them, but I’ve realized that’s not the case.  These posts are quite real, and even if no one comments or responds to them through verbal or written comments, it doesn’t make the posts less valid.  [For those reading and want to share your two cents, please do, because I love creating dialogue.] 

Gratitude goes to lifetime NSLS membership, solving problems, free webinars, live stream videos, and #collegegameday in Pullman, WA. #gocougs 

LLG: Learned that instagram video flips your camera when you’re talkin’ to people via chat.  Learned that I need to work on being my own natural self via video chat.  Also learned that it’s all about action action action.  

Grateful for accidental video chat, Sean being a goofball, 杏仁豆腐, instagram, and entertaining writers. 

LLG: Learned today that I suffer from ‘mental masturbation’ where I stimulate the brain too much with information, stopping myself from actual action.  This really explains my crazy necessity to read up on so many articles–some quite interesting to others that I already know the content on.  It’s like I read to self assure I’m thinking the right thing.  For the longest time, I had the urge to read Charlotte’s Web again, which I did today.  It’s a good book, but don’t know where I wanted to go with it.  Being of service to others without anything in return? Learned that I have the resources to be successful.  I know I’ve been successful. I simply need to figure out what’s stopping me from getting in on the action.  I feel like the ah-ha moment is coming.  I’m hoping sooner than later.  Another thing I learned today is that I have a lot to offer.  I need to acknowledge that and own it.  

Gratitude goes to P2P recordings, affirmations, power of words, encouragement from others, and positive energy. 

LLG: Learned today that I’m a learner. I have multiple files on my bookmark bar titled ‘read later’ or ‘check out’ but never get to it. I must have over 100 tabs saved on my One Tab app, and more saved to read on FB. It’s insane. It’s not like the reading and learning stops either. I’ve learned to let go. I’ve learned to skim through and figure out what’s a must read and what is not. There’s millions of things to read online. There’s so much that my mind can take and I need to be okay to not be able to read some of the things I saved.

Gratitude goes to sweet potatoes, helping out a child’s wish, buying things that will come later, words of encouragement from a past coach, and Chage & Aska music that I grew up with and can still sing to.

LLG: heartburns suck as I haven’t figured out what it is that gives it. The feeling of internal defeat is horrible. Learned that listening to my body is a skill I have yet to master. If only I can decipher the different sounds my body makes. Learned also that apple cider vinegar tastes different depending on brand. I’m sure it’s the acidity level that’s different. Some are pungent more than others. Last but not least, controlling portions is key. Sure, I love to eat, and I can eat a lot, but control is necessary. Need to be able to calculate the time it takes for my food to set.

Gratitude goes to bodily sounds (even though I can’t decipher what it means), the sense of feeling, pain, the show gokuoni, and shows to catch up.

LLG: Learned that music is the best solution for me. Music and water, lake in this case. Something about watching the water move and listening to music that centers me. Learning that each of us use txting in different ways. If I have a conversation with someone, I don’t expect my mutual friends to know about the conversation. There’s a reason it wasn’t discussed in a group chat. Some people expect that though. Difference of opinion I suppose. I sincerely hope I don’t need to explain myself though. Learning I gotta get out pronto. I’m getting irked by the minute.

Gratitude goes to leaves changing colors, sunny day, mandala coloring, Spotify and sports2people belt.

LLG: Didn’t learn much except that there are tangerines/mikan that costs 1000 yen in Japan for one. Craziness. Passive aggressive behavior is so annoying, especially when dealing with culture that is indirect. It’s a deadly combination. Today was rather lazy. I need to step it up tomorrow.

Gratitude goes to Bobbi who listened, going through books to give away, library books to read, unread books sitting on my bookshelf, and friends connecting to set up plans.