New Ways November: Devote Time
I completed the Strava Favourite Way Challenge with my walk to taekwon-do last night, and finally learned Yong Gae, the first fourth degree pattern; it's a bit complex, so I should keep practising at home. I'm unimpressed, but not surprised, that Trump is now an honourary grandmaster in taekwon-do, which he's never practised.
I'm realising that I should attempt to set aside regular times in the week to write and edit the book that I'm in the process of scribing; I managed ten minutes this morning, and just now I sat down and added a large chunk to one quite short chapter, but I'm satisfied - it introduces one character a bit earlier, by establishing that he and the huntsman from Snow White are good friends. I've been writing dialogue while waiting for the result of a lateral flow test.
I managed to have my one mile walk this morning; I spotted this sign - the household usually has a tapestry in this spot; not at the moment, but it's still nice.
I joined another webinar this morning; the speakler was Shilpi Chugh from Dyson, who occasionally got interrupted by her daughter - I wonder if I can reference any of what she said in my Release Your Potential essay. She made some practical points about how you need to have the drive and hunger to learn mindfulness, and the need for managers to "create deeper emotional connections", as well as understanding their own personal values. I've certainly had experiences with managers who seemed emotionally detached at times.
I managed to watch this video by Ben Parkes and Sarah Place while I worked - it's them testing out vegan burgers, with mixed results. Sarah starts having trouble first, and in the end it becomes too much for Ben, so much that they have to go back two days later to finish the video.
I got my flu jab this lunchtime; I felt a bit groggy and dehydrated at start, but after having a glass of water I felt a bit better. Apparently I'll be able to book my third Coronavirus jab really soon.
My mentor session tomorrow has been moved forward to a time that I should be able to make without having to go in extra specially early; we'll be skyping in. Hopefully we'll have a good conversation - I'll have to establish a time when we are both in next time.
I'm realising that I should attempt to set aside regular times in the week to write and edit the book that I'm in the process of scribing; I managed ten minutes this morning, and just now I sat down and added a large chunk to one quite short chapter, but I'm satisfied - it introduces one character a bit earlier, by establishing that he and the huntsman from Snow White are good friends. I've been writing dialogue while waiting for the result of a lateral flow test.
I managed to have my one mile walk this morning; I spotted this sign - the household usually has a tapestry in this spot; not at the moment, but it's still nice.
I joined another webinar this morning; the speakler was Shilpi Chugh from Dyson, who occasionally got interrupted by her daughter - I wonder if I can reference any of what she said in my Release Your Potential essay. She made some practical points about how you need to have the drive and hunger to learn mindfulness, and the need for managers to "create deeper emotional connections", as well as understanding their own personal values. I've certainly had experiences with managers who seemed emotionally detached at times.
I managed to watch this video by Ben Parkes and Sarah Place while I worked - it's them testing out vegan burgers, with mixed results. Sarah starts having trouble first, and in the end it becomes too much for Ben, so much that they have to go back two days later to finish the video.
Click to viewI got my flu jab this lunchtime; I felt a bit groggy and dehydrated at start, but after having a glass of water I felt a bit better. Apparently I'll be able to book my third Coronavirus jab really soon.
My mentor session tomorrow has been moved forward to a time that I should be able to make without having to go in extra specially early; we'll be skyping in. Hopefully we'll have a good conversation - I'll have to establish a time when we are both in next time.