This time of year in the US many of us think about what we appreciate as the holiday season begins. Even with covid, especially with covid, I have found that cultivating a practice of appreciation boosts my mood and energy.
Appreciation helps me put things into perspective, remember my privilege, and slow down to recognize all the beautiful things happening around us every day.
To really cement this practice, shockingly, I like to map out visually what I appreciate.
Even if you’re not “artistic” – there are simple ways to use size, color, and layout to make your notes more visual.
Last week I gave a brief overview of these tips in my Digital Visual Notes workshop as a “watch party” from the session hosted at ShapingEDU’s LearningHuman last summer.
Here’s the link to the free one-hour session packed with ideas and tips to make your digital and analog notes more visual!
Why take the extra visual step? To boost memory, helping manage overwhelm, create deeper understanding, and for seeing patterns.
So, I encourage you to take 5 minutes and doodle out what you appreciate. Just write or doodle what comes to mind when you ask yourself:
What do I appreciate today?
Not keen on grappling with a blank sheet of paper? You can use this template. And if you want to learn to draw a turkey, click right there – both links take you to more resources on appreciation and gratitude.
I APPRECIATE YOU!
Once again, thank you from my heart and soul for your support, great senses of humor, brilliant minds, collaboration and what you're each doing to make the world a better place.
Cheers,
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