#OneThingIveLearned: During the pandemic, I was horrified to find out how often I was checking social media/doomscroll headlines, so started using Pomodoro technique to improve my ability to focus. With what's going on in the world these days, I'm relying on it again.

To home cooks out there: how do YOU collect/store recipes? I've been using Paprika 3 for a while now. Posted about why I love the app in my #OneThingIveLearned blog on @pckt.blog. #Cooking 🧑🏼‍🍳

#OneThingIveLearned: Artists need to be wary about using photos they find online as reference images; they may be violating copyright laws. Which is one reason I'm trying out (and loving) @trueref.bsky.social. ♥️🎨

#OneThingIveLearned: Making DIY travel art kits is fun! Plus super-handy for when you're supposed to do a live drawing demo at the New York Times office & your regular art supplies never arrived (!). #KidLit #ArtSky

#OneThingIveLearned: Taking a walk outside almost always helps. I also find that purposely NOT listening to audiobooks/podcasts but just letting my mind wander gives me the mental breathing space to come up with new ideas & solutions.

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POLL: What do YOU listen to (if anything) while working?

#OneThingIveLearned: Italian progrock helps drown out noisy neighbours. 😁 Thanks to @whatevernot.com for introducing me to sanity-saving workmusic via Locanda Delle Fate.
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#CommunityPoll #ItalianProgRock

#OneThingIveLearned: In addition to asking "What advice would you give your younger self?" it's worth asking "What related advice would your FUTURE self give you now...and would you / will you take that advice?"
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#OneThingIveLearned: Before I invest time / energy in an app, I've learned to always check under the hood first. Who is behind the app? Do they have a biz plan or sustainability plan? User docs? etc.

Re-posting the link from my #OneThingIveLearned blog post here to see if the preview image appears this time.
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#OneThingIveLearned: That sometimes it's better to be kind than to prove I'm right.

Take the time to verify "facts" before sharing. #OneThingIveLearned

This post was originally going to share the tip about how covering banana stems makes bananas last longer, but then I started looking for proof:
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