Hey You! It's been a long month.

- Let's talk about it.

It feels like there has been more news in January than in all of 2024. Every day, there's something else going on that could have national or worldwide implications.

As a result, we're now 83 days into January. Luckily, it is officially coming to an end and we can look forward to February. Or can we?

Things might get a lot worse before they get better, which is why it's important that we take care of ourselves and our energy for the challenges to come. Our mental health is more important than ever.

This issue focuses on ways to stay spry, through activities, articles, and a little humor.

Take care of you,

Lissy

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT:

The Self-Care Countdown

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Last year (teehee), I released a 12 day countdown with ways to refresh, recharge, and reset.

Here's the recap:

1. ​Watch Celeste’s TEDx on finding a mission
2. Consider a mini detox from tech​
3. Create an inventory of things that create joy using the Quest for Joy worksheet​
4. Tips on going for a solo adventure​
5. Read recharge tips from other people
6. Learn more about framing how you talk to yourself​
7. Check in with your feelings using the How We Feel app​
8. Take some deep breaths with Calm's breath guide​
9. Refresh your point of view with Design Ah!​
10. Relax with music of your choice or one of these playlists​
11. Draw a daily affirmation and set intentions for the day
12. Find meaning at work on your own terms using the Making Meaning worksheet​

Around the Web

An Unreasonable Amount of Time ​ ​A Method for Magic ​ A really quick look into building skills, using the history of magic. Visit the blog

Dark Patterns Detective ​ ​A Short Game about Digital Manipulation​ Preaching to the choir here, but this is a fun way to practice detecting and avoiding the tactics that digital products use to manipulate you. Play the game

Software Folklore ​ ​Sometimes a Bug is a Feature...Story​ A collection of stories from software engineers about the strangest (and funniest) ways to discover a bug. Read the stories

Beautiful, Boring, and Without Soul ​ ​How You Make People Feel​ If we can connect with our emotions, we can bring purpose and soul back into the tech we create. This longform read is thoughtful and anything but boring. Read the article

WHAT'S NEXT:

North Star Guide

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A sneak peek of a workshop for a one on one experience I'm designing. More on that later!

"For small creatures such as we the vastness is bearable only through love."

— Carl Sagan

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