Donn King Creative

Tag: mindfulness

  • A social media lesson learned: slow down

    Big Hairy Deal

    This started out to be a “no big hairy deal” thing–and it really still is. But I have once again been presented with a “lesson,” and I’m going to out my own stumble to share with you, just in case it’s useful.

    First, let me acknowledge that, once again, I have been absent from the blog for quite some time–haven’t been in here since May. Life circumstances have changed in such a way that it is inevitably affecting me professionally, and I will make another post about that. Suffice it to say that both my writing and my speaking will change drastically, and while I will still publish to help you be more effective at communicating in your daily life, my approach is going to have to change. But, as I said, that’s for another post.

    Now, back to our regular post:

    Snowballing

    My lesson started out with a simple enjoyment of a Facebook post from writer Jena Schwartz. (more…)

  • What do you focus on?

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    This quote attributed to the late historian Howard Zinn seems particularly significant to me these days.

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  • Perhaps the most crucial skill

    In an article entitled “Pay Attention,” Mark McGuinness lays out research showing the importance of a skill that goes beyond mere skill. I’m very sure that along with improving musical performance, learning mindfulness will improve public speaking, general communication skills, and life skills. Take the time to read all the way through.