Weekly Round Up Feb 26th

FOODIE:

A local friend in Austin turned me onto OMG Cookie Butter, She said when she has a sweet tooth she just scoops it out and eats it like cookie dough. Um, I love cookie dough - and because it’s packed with healthy superfoods and antioxidants, it’s a great alternative for that little sweet bite.

AT HOME:

Part of my 2023 goals is to be more balanced and intuitive in my daily life. A huge part of this is learning to find quiet, and these Loop Earplugs have been absolutely essential. I originally bought their “Quiet” model to use on airplanes, but realized they’re good for so much more. I use them while I’m doing focused deep work, while I’m relaxing at home, and even when I’m sleeping. 

BOOKS:

On the topic of quiet, I’ve been reading the book Golden: The Power of Silence in a World of Noise. As soon as I heard about this book, I knew I would be hooked. I’m on my own personal journey of finding stillness in a busy life, so I was curious not only from a data perspective but a practical perspective, where I could find tips to optimize right away. We live every day in a world of stimulants, and learning to find silence and stillness in any environment is truly a skill to keep your cool!

BUSINESS:

If you’re a creative looking to stay on top of the latest industry trends, you won’t want to miss this recent episode of “Business of Being Creative” with Sean Low! Sean shares his insights on the role of AI in creative work. You might have already heard that AI is taking the world by storm, but Sean points out alongside a conversation he had with Matthew Wengerd of A Fine Press, that we need to remember while AI can provide the standard, it can’t improvise “up”, so to speak, and take things to the next level. That’s where you come in, using this powerful tool to exceed your clients’ expectations and create truly exceptional work. Tune in where you listen to podcasts and discover how you can implement AI in your work ASAP!