Inspiration: May 18

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Inspiration: May 18 >> Life In Limbo

I thought this was a poignant reflection about aging, made even more relevant when I think about my own grandparents.

So happy that Dear White People Season 2 is out on Netflix! I haven’t been able to watch it all yet, but I will always celebrate the return of a smart, funny, and thought-provoking show.

Like most people, I was blown away by Childish Gambino’s new music video. I also liked reading about the context of the video and its messaging.

This week I learned how to send automatic text responses from iPhone when you want to get some focused work done. Revolutionary! This could also work well for those who want to set “work hours” with clients.

“It doesn’t need to be good right now, it just needs to exist.” Good advice for life, writing, starting a podcast, etc. Goes along with one of my favourite mantras, “You can’t steer a parked car.”

Love the idea of having a two column to-do list, one easy and one hard.

I signed up for Sarah Von Bargen’s Bank Boost program this week because holy affordable! I’m excited to catch up on the live call I missed and start saving/making more money with her great methods.

In case you missed it, I released two more episodes of my new podcast! There’s an interview on evolving your sense of identity, and one on opting out.

You probably noticed that there was no inspiration post last week, and that’s because all my websites got hacked and I only got them fixed on Saturday night after a week of stressful days. I was so relieved to get everything back up and running and it feels so great to be writing these posts again. I am looking forward to the weekend – I’m seeing friends and then celebrating my Grandma’s 90th birthday with my whole family! I hope you have a wonderful weekend too. xo.

003: Monika Seiler on Opting Out

The Life In Limbo podcast is about building a life you love on the foundation of what’s most important to you. Each week I chat with an interesting person to explore about how we can stay connected to our personal values, measure what matters most to us, listen to our own voices, and create a life we enjoy. Subscribe on iTunes here or see all episodes here.

003: Monika Seiler on Opting Out >> Life In Limbo

When I started brainstorming guests for this show, Moni was one of the first that came to mind. A couple years ago she left a 17-year-long stage management career in Toronto to buy a home in a town near her parents in Almonte, Ontario. I’ve always been fascinated to learn more about that decision-making process and how she checks in with herself and sets big goals. This conversation was so much fun to have and I left with a lot of helpful takeaways for how I can better structure my life and time in the future. Have a listen below or wherever you get your podcasts.

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002: Laura Fraser on Evolving Identity

The Life In Limbo podcast is about building a life you love on the foundation of what’s most important to you. Each week I chat with an interesting person to explore about how we can stay connected to our personal values, measure what matters most to us, listen to our own voices, and create a life we enjoy. Subscribe on iTunes here or see all episodes here.

002: Laura Fraser on Evolving Identity >> Life In Limbo

Laura and I co-hosted another podcast, Guinea Pigging Green, for almost 3 years! I couldn’t think of a better guest to launch my new show. In this episode, we talked about how she’s navigated some major life transitions and evolved through lots of projects, stages and identities while following her own inner guidance. Take a listen in the player below or wherever you get your podcasts!

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Let me know! Did this episode resonate with you? You can reach out and let me know on Instagram or in the comments section below.

Inspiration: May 4

Every week on Friday, I share a list of the most interesting and inspiring content I’ve read lately here on my blog. You can expect thoughts on productivity, happiness, balance, spirituality, politics, and more. Subscribe here to get updates. See archives here.

You’ve got to find something more interesting than your phone. Amen. I really liked this whole interview.

The case for having six seasons instead of only four!

So far I haven’t had much luck finding the specific quotes I was looking for, but how ridiculously cool is the Google Talk to Books app?!

I always love the book lists from The What, because they read all of the ones they recommend and many more to choose their favourites. Here’s their best fiction for Spring 2018.

I cried on the subway platform listening to this episode of The Daily about the potential reunification of the Korean peninsula and its implications for so many fractured families.

This week I started trying out the simple journalling app Daylio. It reminds you to check in and tell it your mood and what activities you’ve been up to leading up to this moment. Then it can start to point out trends! Definitely interesting and pretty fun.

In case you missed it: I launched my new podcast this week! Take a listen to the introduction episode here. New episodes coming every Tuesday!

I’m feeling particularly frazzled as I write this, but it was a wonderful week overall! Lots of sunshine and being outside, which I desperately needed after so many long months of cold and rain and snow. I am so happy to be able to sit on a patio again and leave the house without a coat on! Work is busy but lots of fun things are happening, which I am grateful for. Looking forward to a fun and relaxing weekend ahead. Can’t wait! I hope you have a wonderful weekend too. xo.

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