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Hey Reader,

Fully transparency here.

I keep re-writing this introduction, and it continues to feel mechanical and uninspired.

As such, I'm going to keep it short.😌

I'm incredibly glad you're here, and I hope you find at least one of the following things inspirational/impactful as you round out your month.

Enjoy!

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​Minimal Musings​

I've been trying something new - posting daily on the blog (learn more about my inspiration here).😱

My hope is that through these short-form posts, I can inspire, encourage, and motivate others while developing my writing skills more regularly.

If you've been (or will be) following along, I'd love to hear your thoughts!​

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​The Rise Of The ‘Slow Productivity’ Movement​

At what point have we entered the territory of burnout and productivity for productivity's sake?

It's a deeply personal question that would benefit all of us to ask.

Whatever your answer is, consider this a monthly reminder to slow down.

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​4 stress-reducing Google Calendar settings you didn't know you needed​

I'm not sure any of us "need" these settings, but if you're looking to optimize your calendar, it could be worth trying some of them out!

One change I made was fading the color of past events - it's a small yet visually helpful shift.

P.S. If you ever experience productivity tweaks that change your life, I'd love to hear about them!

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​The Gift: 14 Lessons to Save Your Life - Edith Eger

I went into this read with skepticism.

Not only did the book's subtitle feel hyperbolic, but I wondered who in the world would be qualified to give such advice.

It turns out that Dr. Egar, a 95-year-old Holocaust survivor and psychologist, is more than qualified and has an abundance of wisdom to share about life, trauma, and a wide range of other topics.

My only word of warning is to prepare for tears - this is a beautiful yet difficult read.

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What will June bring?😌

My plans for the coming month are twofold:

1. Maintain daily routines - I'd like to get a full month of regular writing, reading, and posting under my belt. That includes during (wish me luck🤞🏼) a camping trip we have planned.
2. Acclimate to our new home - Given the struggle I've shared related to our move, I want to leave extra room for transition. I'm unsure how the coming month will feel, but I want to avoid moving on too quickly if I still need space to process.

What does June look like for you? Do you have a list of goals, or are you just along for the ride?

Whatever the case, I hope it's a month full of gratitude and growth!🙏🏼

Cheers,

James

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