December 11 – 11 ThingsWhat are 11 things your life doesn’t need in 2011? How will you go about eliminating them? How will getting rid of these 11 things change your life?(Author: Sam Davidson)1. ClutterExcept for what I really collect…
December 10 – Wisdom Wisdom. What was the wisest decision you made this year, and how did it play out? (Author: Susannah Conway)At least the largest decision I took in 2010 is that I wanted to change my way of…
Yesterday, I stayed in my office from 8am until 7:30 pm and -oh horror- I got much less work done than on other days.I knew I could stay longer in my office because I was planning to go straight from…
December 9 – PartyPrompt: Party. What social gathering rocked your socks off in 2010? Describe the people, music, food, drink, clothes, shenanigans.(Author: Shauna Reid)I've had several fun parties according to the trusted recipe: fun friends, good music, great atmosphere and…
December 8 – Beautifully Different.Think about what makes you different and what you do that lights people up. Reflect on all the things that make you different – you’ll find they’re what make you beautiful.(Author: Karen Walrond)Today's prompt is a…
December 7 – CommunityPrompt: Community. Where have you discovered community, online or otherwise, in 2010? What community would you like to join, create or more deeply connect with in 2011?(Author: Cali Harris)Where have you discovered community, online or otherwise, in…
For 2011, I have a challenge for myself. I hope some of my fellow researchers will join in too.Just ask what you want.Have you been thinking to yourself: I wish I could go to this conference, I wish I could…
December 6 – Make.What was the last thing you made? What materials did you use? Is there something you want to make, but you need to clear some time for it?Thinking about this question, I realized I have "made" a…
December 5 – Let Go.What (or whom) did you let go of this year? Why?(Author: Alice Bradley)I let go of clutterI am a giant pack-rat, and one of my challenges for last year was to let go of clutter, both…
December 4 – Wonder.How did you cultivate a sense of wonder in your life this year?(Author: Jeffrey Davis)Thinking about this question, I realize that wondering is an essential part of my life, in many different ways.I wonder about research questions.Thinking…
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