Some things seem to take F O R E V E R. Marathons. Mortgages. Mowing the lawn. Set a timer for 3 minutes and WRITE a pep talk to keep going until the job is done. #creativewarmup #warmupwednesday #GetInStoryMode #RefuseToBeBoring
Your younger self is asking for advice. Pick an age you were, set a timer for 3 minutes, and WRITE some wisdom for a younger you. #creativewarmup #warmupwednesday #GetInStoryMode #RefuseToBeBoring
Think about a conversation you caught but shouldn't have. What did you learn? How did you feel? Set a timer for 3 minutes and WRITE about it. #creativewarmup #warmupwednesday #GetInStoryMode #RefuseToBeBoring
What was the last book you read? Imagine the author has asked for your honest take on the work. Set a timer for 3 minutes and WRITE your book report. #creativewarmup #warmupwednesday #GetInStoryMode #RefuseToBeBoring
Remember that time you missed a crucial detail? Set a timer for 3 minutes and WRITE about it. #creativewarmup #warmupwednesday #GetInStoryMode #RefuseToBeBoring
What's your favorite movie of all time? Sell it to the rest of us! Set a timer for 3 minutes and WRITE about that movie. Describe why it's worthy of 5 stars. #creativewarmup #warmupwednesday #GetInStoryMode #RefuseToBeBoring
Recall the best of times. Set a timer for 3 minutes and WRITE about the sweetest moment you can remember. If you care to share, we'd love to enjoy that moment, too! #creativewarmup #warmupwednesday #GetInStoryMode #RefuseToBeBoring
Imagine a day when everything happens in perfect time. Oh what a beautiful rhythm that would be! Set a timer for 3 minutes and WRITE about that perfect day. #creativewarmup #warmupwednesday #GetInStoryMode #RefuseToBeBoring
Metaphors and similes are powerful devices for painting a clear, identifiable picture. Try it! Start: "My [situation or advantage or idea] is like ..." Set a timer for 3 minutes and WRITE what comes to mind. #creativewarmup #warmupwednesday #GetInStoryMode #RefuseToBeBoring
Thought leaders need thought partners. Here's why. #getinstorymode #refusetobeboring #thoughtpartner #thoughtleadership @bethnyland @jill_pollack instorymode.com/thought-part…
What do you wish you could do better? Imagine you've already unlocked that achievement. Set timer for 3 minutes and WRITE about reaching your goal. #creativewarmup #warmupwednesday #GetInStoryMode #RefuseToBeBoring
Go Fish. Life. Cards Against Humanity. Past and present, we've played so many games. Set timer for 3 minutes and list ALL the games, then WRITE about your fave. #creativewarmup #warmupwednesday #GetInStoryMode #RefuseToBeBoring
Remember that time you came out on top? Whether you won by a nose or lapped your foes, you were the winner! Set a timer for 3 minutes and WRITE about your victory. #creativewarmup #warmupwednesday #GetInStoryMode #RefuseToBeBoring
Unanswered questions nag at your brain and distract from good work. Get them out of your head and onto the page! Set a timer for 3 minutes and WRITE all your questions. #creativewarmup #warmupwednesday #GetInStoryMode #RefuseToBeBoring
You know that chance you'd love to take, if only you knew you would succeed? Set a timer for 3 minutes and WRITE about making that leap. #creativewarmup #warmupwednesday #GetInStoryMode #RefuseToBeBoring
Think about your one-of-a-kind contributions at work. What is it that only you can (or will) do? Set a timer for 3 minutes, start with "I'm the one who ..." and WRITE about what you do. #creativewarmup #warmupwednesday #GetInStoryMode #RefuseToBeBoring
What if your workplace instituted a weird rule today? You can only communicate with candy hearts. You get to choose the words that go on your hearts. What micro-messages would you need in your candy dish? #creativewarmup #warmupwednesday #GetInStoryMode #RefuseToBeBoring
You get to add one superstar to your team today. Anyone! Living or long gone. Who? Why? Set a timer for 3 minutes and WRITE about it. #creativewarmup #warmupwednesday #GetInStoryMode #RefuseToBeBoring
Let's say a genie came to grant you one wish. A life-changing, career-altering, mind-blowing wish. Set a timer for 3 minutes and WRITE that wish. #creativewarmup #warmupwednesday #GetInStoryMode #RefuseToBeBoring
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Imagine the energy and progress we could all generate by talking more freely and often about the tools and methods we use to make good work, manage time and ideas, and organize our lives. I'll share mine, you share yours. @instorymode @jill_pollack spencergrace.com/3-favorite-…
