#jesspicks - Issue #9
This week has been awesome and busy. I went to the shop and got my hair twisted (look!) which took about 7 hours but it's new and fun and totally feels like a fresh start. Hello Jess 2.0! :)
I saw Suicide Squad finally: loved it. And the soundtrack: loved it. I'm not sure why I went in with such low expectations but mom and I give it two thumbs way up. Also Harley Quinn was our favorite character.
My LinkedIn workshop recap post in last week's issue has received over 70 shares on social media - WHAT! It's the highest share count of any of my posts ever. That makes me feel good (and makes me dance in my chair) because I know a lot of people need the info so I'm super duper happy it's getting out there.
In other news, I am soaking up all of the info I can on content curation and researching how other folks do it so I can get better. I really do love finding the best picks for you every week so I hope you find them inspirational, actionable and fun.
How was your week? See any good movies? Any new things or fresh starts for you? Hit reply and let me know.
On to the picks for the week!
P.S. Totally loving this new version of True Colors.
#inspiration
What I Do When The Internet Makes Me Feel Like A Garbage Person — theascent.biz
This post has been on my mind since I read it and it was written by one of my good friends. What would YOU do if you knew that nobody would notice or care? What things should go on YOUR Soul List? It really makes you take a breath and think about what's important to you and what will make you happy.
This 30-Minute Evening Ritual Will Help You To Kick Life In The Ass — medium.com
You hear a lot about the importance of morning rituals. I like how Darius is all about winding down and assessing the day so you can start tomorrow off on the right foot. I don't have a set evening ritual per se but I do love to read before bed as it helps me escape a bit and relax. Also, that owl is adorable. :)
#tipsandtools
8 Mac Menu Bar Apps That Will Blow Your Mind — medium.com
If you are a Mac user, you may love this list of Mac Menu Bar Apps. I especially love #1 that blurs the screen and forces you to look up from your screen every once in awhile and take a break.
What's the Best Use of Your Time on Social Media? — blog.bufferapp.com
This article is amazing and I heart Buffer for social media management. It's going in my Pocket to refer to over and over again. I especially love the recipe for loading up your social media queue: 5 minutes collecting. 15 minutes reading and then 10 minutes composing and updating. There are other recipes on measuring stats, engaging users, and repurposing content.
#listen
Top 5 Things To Do When You Have Free Time — breakingdownyourbusiness.com
This podcast is also one of my favorites. Besides the fact that I absolutely love, love, love Jill Salzman, one of the co-hosts, these episodes are hilarious and full of useful information. One of the things you can do in your free time? Take a walk. So simple right? But it's a good use of an unexpected window of time (and yay fitness!). There is also a business who needs help and they give some great advice on how he can show value to potential customers. Good times!
#quote
"There are always going to be reasons to doubt your own worth; the question is, how far do you allow yourself to go down that road before you look up and realize that, just like that girl in the ruby-red slippers, you had the power to come home all along?" ~Sara Bareilles