#tds686 How did we forget this?

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Here at the Still Web we love to listen to wikipedia as a way to soothe mind and soul – we call it mind music. In searching for past dailies it seems we have kept this project to ourselves. Well, that stops today: Listen to wikipedia today! And if you are curious, take time to… Read more »

#tds685 Stillness Writing Prompt 6

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We had an extra lovely card from our writing prompts last week. It seemed a shame to waste it so why not start the day with 10 minutes of relaxing automatic writing before getting on with your first day after semester end? Stillness Writing Prompts cards made with Big Huge Labs and inspired by The Sandbox Challenge… Read more »

#tds684 Stillness Writing Prompt 5

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This week we have a writing theme for our activities to help some humans who are writing final papers for end of the semester. We thought it help to start each day with 10 minutes of relaxing automatic writing before finding that pesky reference you lost. We made a few Stillness Writing Prompts cards with… Read more »

#tds683 Stillness Writing Prompt 4

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This week we have a writing theme for our activities to help some humans who are writing final papers for end of the semester. We thought it help to start each day with 10 minutes of relaxing automatic writing before finding that pesky reference you lost. We made a few Stillness Writing Prompts cards with… Read more »

#tds682 Stillness Writing Prompt 3

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This week we have a writing theme for our activities to help some humans who are writing final papers for end of the semester. We thought it help to start each day with 10 minutes of relaxing automatic writing before finding that pesky reference you lost. We made a few Stillness Writing Prompts cards with… Read more »

#tds681 Stillness Writing Prompt 2

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This week we have a writing theme for our activities to help some humans who are writing final papers for end of the semester. We thought it help to start each day with 10 minutes of relaxing automatic writing before finding that pesky reference you lost. We made a few Stillness Writing Prompts cards with… Read more »

#tds680 Stillness writing prompt 1

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This week we have a writing theme for our activities to help some humans who are writing final papers for end of the semester. We thought it help to start each day with 10 minutes of relaxing automatic writing before finding that pesky reference you lost. We made a few Stillness Writing Prompts cards with… Read more »

#tds679 Clear your mind, write it down, let it go

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We have spoken about the value of automatic writing to clear the mind before here on the Still Web. Well, guess what? The internet has created a wonderful tool to make this even easier. It further helps with developing a higher level of tolerance for impermanence and letting go. Try it out today. We dare… Read more »

#tds678 Is your speed reading just speed page turning?

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An article that starts with such an amazing animated gif has to be worth reading, we say. Excellent review of the limitations of speed reading with advice for taking time to read for understanding instead. TL;DR “But, I would argue, the take-home lesson from efforts to increase our reading speed is to question whether speed-reading… Read more »

#tds677 An ear refreshing experience

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Today you get to create your perfect background noise for distraction busting. Go to My noise.net and play! Noise machines are great for blocking out background noises whether you’re trying to work, study, relax, or even sleep. Compared to conventional noise blocking machines, myNoise noise generators can be shaped to the frequency characteristics of the environmental… Read more »

#tds676 Are you living in a technology loop?

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A 2 minutes funny video about how some of us may interact unmindfully with technology. Take time to watch and have a laugh, and may be take a walk and reflect how close to your own habits the video might be. Tweet your response to @livedtime and be sure to include the hashtag #tds676