Meaning of work/Not know and be ok/Art, Creativity & Science/Leaping this year

What does your work mean to you

It's always a good time to think about what you want from your work and what you work gives you.

Work, workplaces and the world of work is changing -- and continues to change. And you might need to adapt or change what you do for work or how you work.

Read more in this piece from Psychology Today and take another look at the meaning of work and how things might, possibly, be able to shift for you.

Not know and be ok with that

It sounds unusual but we can be bored and frustrated... and it can be ok.

We can be caught up with wanting to feel wonderful and put-together all the time, but there are benefits to these other states.

This is a reminder for me frequently; to not keep pushing and busy-ing but to let the uncertainty or unknown of boredom, irritation and frustration be a place of great things.

Read more in this article

The art, creativity and science of …

It’s summer here in Australia and for those who get annoyed by it … there can be ‘sand everywhere!!’

No matter your season, take a moment to feel the sand between your toes in this lovely read of the art and science - and creative uncertainty - of sandcastle making.

There are themes here of

▫️Philosophy

▫️Impermanence

▫️Uncertainty and that which is outside of our control

▫️Resources and sustainability

▫️Ingenuity

▫️Friction and

▫️Tension.

Thinking of making a leap this year

Career changes, pursuing that which you’ve always had an interest in, or just thinking it’s time for a change.

Making a leap into a new way of working can mean a career or job shift — and that can mean working for yourself, registering a business or taking a whole new work direction.

What are you thinking about work … and how might things be new for you this year?

This article in The Age shared some inspiring examples of what's possible and practical and implementable, not just what is a faraway dream.