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Look! Another newsletter! 👀 But hopefully this one helps you find a little more peace and joy at work. Soft Skills, Big Feels is a once-a-month newsletter for folks working in tech (or tech-adjacent roles) interested in connection, talking about feelings, and being human at work. What’s inside? ✨ Resources for building human skills, like communication, empathy, and love ✨ Stories about making work and tech a better place ✨ Occasional news about HuMindWise, like events, courses, and special perks No spam. No fluff. Just a little support in your inbox once a month. If that sounds like something you’d enjoy, sign up here: https://lnkd.in/erPB6Cbc

Oh my goodness! Humindwise.com was featured by CNVS today! If you're in love with the visuals, they're from the incredible, vast, and customizable library of illustrations called CNVS (pronounced canvas). Many thanks for sharing our mission CNVS! I was so delighted to come across this library. It saves me tons of time, but more importantly, the look and feel showcase exactly what HuMindWise is about. We're changing what it means to be a professional human; emotional, quirky, and playful. Check out CNVS for a slice of life!

New newsletter, new website, new community! In this month's Soft Skills, Big Feels, I announce what's coming next for HuMindWise, finally making progress towards building a playful community for people working in tech. Take a look! https://lnkd.in/etJC76-5

The Feb Soft Skills, Big Feels is out! This month's theme: authenticity as a radical act in the workplace. https://lnkd.in/etdHYBE6

Can you say it and slay it? 💅⚔️ Last week, I ran the second playtest of a new game I've been working on, Say and Slay! A game about words, quick thinking, and adaptability. In each round, you have to describe a noun in 30 seconds without saying the actual noun. But there's a TWIST! Your opponent decides how you deliver your message. Maybe you have to exaggerate gestures, speak only in questions, or pretend you're giving a TED talk. Oh, and no filler words (uh, um, er, and the like)! If your opponent catches a slip up, the clock stops and they get to choose a new twist. The playtest was an absolute blast. It had us thinking fast, laughing hard, and practicing skills without even realizing it. Who wants to say and slay? Should we get a group together and play a few rounds? Drop a 💅 in the comments if you're in! #seriousgames #playtest #softskills

Using OBS in one on ones? Don't mind if I do! Last week, I got to use my cool new OBS overlays in a client session! In our first meeting, I noticed that screen sharing made it harder to keep that personal connection; my video got smaller, and the whole thing took a hit. Enter OBS overlays! (It's a little busy... but that’s what iterations are for! 😬) For this session, I designed a game where my client stepped into the role of the deity of presentations, delivering affirmations to people struggling with imposter syndrome. At the end, they came to a realization: "I've been in some of these situations. Picking out these affirmations, like what I’d say to a friend, makes me think...If I’d say these to a friend, I should probably say them to myself, too." EXACTLY. Be nice to yourself, people. You deserve the same kindness you show others. This was my first time using OBS overlays outside of Twitch, and honestly, I was inspired by the Facilitainer and his fun, engaging meetings. Pass by his page and say hello! 🦙 #impostersyndrome

Hi! 👋 I'm excited to share a sneak peak of something I've been working on. It's a workshop that starts in the office and ends in the stars. In the workshop, the visuals shift from the familiar office to the cosmic, making space (see what I did there...) for new possibilities. It’s the first part in a bigger journey that I’m putting together to help folks find more peace, joy, and balance at work by setting clear goals and developing the skills to make it happen. I’ve been having a blast bringing this to life with the CNVS library illustrations. Can’t wait to share more soon! 👀 #WorkplaceWellbeing #SoftSkills #Miro

Day 12 of the New Year Recharge Countdown 🎉 For the final day, I’ve got a worksheet for you: Making Your Own Meaning at Work. Work can feel joyless for many reasons—some within our control, and others outside of it. In the U.S. especially, we’re often taught to tie our sense of meaning and purpose to our jobs. But when our work doesn’t align with what really matters to us, it’s easy to feel disconnected, unmotivated, or trapped. We spend too much of our lives working to feel that it's pointless. The good news? This is one of the things in our control! Use this worksheet to reflect on your values, skills, and motivations so you can connect what matters to you with the work you're already doing. Get the worksheet and see the full countdown: https://lnkd.in/eyH4sW6w Here’s a recap of all the activities for the New Year Recharge: 12. Making Meaning worksheet 11.Daily affirmations 10. Relax with music 9. Refresh with Design Ah! 8. Breathe with Calm 7. Check in with How We Feel 6. Talk to yourself like a best friend 5. Share your recharge tips 4. Take yourself on a date 3. Quest for Joy 2. Unplug for an hour 1. Celeste's TEDx on finding a mission I hope this countdown helps you get ready for the year ahead. <3 Let me know how your New Year Recharge is going! What have you tried so far? #RestReconnectReset #NewYear #WorkPlaceWellBeing #Tech #Joy

Day 11 of the New Year Recharge Countdown ✨ I made a teeny site for daily affirmations. These can help you shift your mindset, tackle imposter syndrome, and set your brain to friend for the day. Take 30 seconds to remind yourself: You've got this. 💪 Get your affirmation: https://lnkd.in/egkfw9p7 Tomorrow is the last day of the New Year Recharge! View the countdown board: https://lnkd.in/eyH4sW6w #RestReconnectReset #Affirmations #Tech #NewYear #WorkLifeWellBeing

Day 10 of the New Year Recharge Countdown 🎶 As Deee-Lite sang in the late 80s and early 90s, "Groove is in the heart." I’ve handpicked some tunes for you to groove, focus, or relax. Take a moment, hit play, and let the music do its thing. Find links to the playlists in the countdown. https://lnkd.in/eyH4sW6w #RestReconnectReset #NewYear #WorkLifeWellBeing #Tech