JoOutLoud

Sketching while listening to a webinar on Residential Schools. I appreciated the ideas for things I can be doing to contribute to truth and reconciliation.

To be okay with going slow. To know that not all moments, not all days need to be productive in a way that aligns with an external definition of productive.

Also, for the young 'uns. That's what a 30 yr old tattoo looks like. There were once small dots in those wings 😂

For those playing along with me at home. Project to break my passive device habits continues. Pleased to report it's going well.

Noteworthy- our phones can be tools for intentional connection.

#1. Week 2 went well. Definitely better for my body and soul, rather than endless scrolling and consuming. Next week has a few new things on it.

#2. Week 3. Upped my protein goal, because my ultimate goal is 190 g. Added one HIIT for heart health. Changed up my Joy a bit. And new goal. A decent bedtime.

# 3. Here's where I started with my goals. Once I got on a roll, it was pretty easy to stay on a roll. I clearly need to spend more time on my business though.

What does yours look like?

Summer reading.

Lots know me from my days at a social media agency. What many didn't see was the work I did there to ensure that work met the people who worked with me, where they were at. Prioritizing family commitments. Equal pay for equal work. No extra asks of the women because the ask was too "beneath" a man. We even had a summer program for young adults who were marginalized, to create jobs and resume skills for them. Our youth programs were safe spaces for all kids. We had a pride heart on our window. Unfortunately, all this left with me. But I was able to bring those principals with me to what was next.

Here's what many don't know.

A lot of my coursework in university was related to what was then called Women's Studies, and Native Studies, now called Gender Studies and Indigenous Studies. My major was Psychology and my minor was in Sociology. My goal was to work with kids.

I've had a life long passion and commitment to understanding, and working to change systems.

I love the work I do now with JoOutLoud to help make kids' voices louder.

And the work we're doing at Regional Red Deer Restorative Justice Society, especially with youth, and Gender Based Harm is very, very cool.

Your path might not make sense, until it does.

How do we teach responsible use when we're struggling ourselves? It starts with us reclaiming our lives. Wanna join me in August for ?

Make your own list. Maybe make one for your family! How cool would that be!

I'd love to hear how you're reclaiming your life and reconnecting.

And then join me in August for daily small steps for learning, and teaching moderation and responsible use.