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I also realized that for a lot of things, I didn’t actually mind going just by myself or with my partner. I ended up missing out on doing a few things I wanted to because I waited too long for other people to confirm.
So, I consciously switched over to a non-blocking model. I started phrasing things as, “I’m going to do this thing. Everyone is welcome to join” rather than “let’s go do this thing, when is everyone free?”
There’s a definite trade off - it’s less inclusive but more liberating.
Random thoughts about “blocking” vs “non-blocking” in the context of social interactions
By nature, I am a social planner and organizer. I think I was a sheepdog in a previous life 😂 I often initiate social plans, it brings me joy and reward.
I noticed a while ago that I started accumulating some undue anxiety from waiting for other people before going ahead with a plan. The bigger the invite, and the higher the level of commitment, the more anxious I felt during the “waiting” stage.
I'm starting my search for my next full-time role!
I'd ideally like to join a company on the smaller side (<100) as an Engineering Manager. I've had the most fun building and scaling teams, and working in product-facing teams!
I'm based in Canada and have a US passport, and prefer remote. If you know anyone hiring, please connect me! I can be reached at [email protected] or DMs here.
Bit more detail on my linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7026224040608497667
Hello friends!
I am launching sketchnoting workshops for teams! Hire me to run a really fun, memorable, and stress-free team-building experience for your team:
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this goes out to everyone whose accomplishments this year aren't visible. the ones who prioritised rest over the rat race, who rebuilt themselves, ground up, cell by cell.
those who caressed their scars & found the space to heal. the ones who found reasons to smile in a world that makes you scream. those who danced again, sang again, found a moment of grace. if you felt joy in being able to pause, in being able to breathe—
you lived this year, too. and how beautiful it is that you did. 💚
poet of the fallen moon 🍉