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A 1980 workplace comedy has a surprisingly relevant lesson for 2026: sometimes the people we’re trying to fix aren’t the problem—the system is. In honor of Dolly Day (9/25), I’m revisiting 9 to 5 for another installment of Learning from the Movies.
#DollyDay #LearningFromTheMovies #SystemsThinking #WorkplaceCulture #NotQuiteSuperhuman
I love trying to solve a murder mystery before the amateur sleuth does, but once I pick a suspect, suddenly every clue seems to prove I’m right. It turns out murder mysteries are a surprisingly good way to see confirmation bias—and the danger of becoming too attached to our own theories—in action.
#ConfirmationBias #MysteryBooks #Psychology #CriticalThinking #NotQuiteSuperhuman
Maybe being human—with limits, shortcuts, imperfect days, and absolutely no desire to optimize every minute of our lives—is kinda chic. Perhaps we can stop trying so hard to be superhuman and start making life work for the humans we actually are.
The world doesn’t become less extraordinary with age. Sometimes our brains simply become so efficient that we stop noticing what was there all along.
We spend so much time searching for magic in the world that we sometimes overlook the most magical thing we carry with us every day—our brains.
#Neuroscience #DejaVu #BrainScience #Wonder #NotQuiteSuperhuman
Sometimes the messy lawn, missed deadline, or distracted look isn’t laziness—it’s a story you haven’t heard yet. A reminder that most people are carrying battles we can’t see, and grace costs far less than judgment.
#ChooseGrace #LifeLessons #EmpathyMatters #HumanKindness #NotQuiteSuperhuman
Why do so many “woo-woo” practices seem to help, even when we know they are not literally magical? I’ve been thinking a lot lately about rituals, symbolism, neuroscience, and why humans seem wired to create meaning through routines, stories, and emotional connection.
#WooWoo #Neuroscience #Psychology #Creativity #NotQuiteSuperhuman
Sometimes being poor is expensive in ways people don’t immediately see. The “boots theory” explains why cheap products, short-term survival decisions, and disposable systems can keep people stuck spending more over time.
#BootsTheory #TerryPratchett #PlannedObsolescence #EconomicReality #NotQuiteSuperhuman
The Productivity Myth That Steals Joy— When did adults start feeling like every moment had to be productive to be worthwhile? This post explores play, chronic stress, creativity, and the quiet guilt many of us carry when we slow down.
#Creativity #MentalHealth #Productivity #WorkLifeBalance #NotQuiteSuperhuman
Lucky Number 7: Jedi Edition explores 7 Star Wars-inspired tips for focus, creativity, stress management, productivity, and finding balance in a hectic world. Discover how Jedi mindset habits can help you stay grounded, resilient, and intentional in everyday life.
#StarWars #MayTheForceBeWithYou #JediMindset #ProductivityTips #Creativity #WellBeing #MindsetMatters #StressManagement #PersonalGrowth #NotQuiteSuperhuman #StarWarsDay #GeekCulture #WorkplaceWellness #Focus…
Art as Resistance Is Getting Louder (And I’m Seeing It Everywhere)— Art as resistance isn’t quiet anymore — it’s stitched, yarnbombed, quilted, and shared, turning creativity into good trouble you can’t unsee. Once you start noticing craftivism, you see it everywhere.
#ArtAsResistance #Craftivism #QuiltCon #CreativeActivism #GoodTrouble #NotQuiteSuperhuman
When People Make Things, They Change What Can Be Seen—- When words fail or fall short, people reach for fabric, thread, paper, and paint.
A cultural look at how handmade things keep showing up at pivotal moments in history.
#MicroCreativity #CreativeWellbeing #ArtAsResistance #Craftivism #NotQuiteSuperhuman
I Don’t Want to Wait— A song from the 90s has been echoing in my mind — not from nostalgia, but as a reminder that time keeps moving.
If not now… when?
#IDontWantToWait #DontWait #CreativeLife #MidlifeClarity #StartToday #NotQuiteSuperhuman
Is Communication Training Outdated? Rethinking “Professional Communication” in Neurodiverse and Multicultural Workplaces— Communication training wasn’t designed for neurodiverse and multicultural workplaces—but it can evolve.
It’s time to shift from “polished” communication to accessible communication.
#Neurodiversity #InclusiveWorkplace #CommunicationSkills #PsychologicalSafety #CulturalIntelligence #WorkplaceLearning #SystemsThinking #NotQuiteSuperhuman
December’s Bittersweet Read: The Bride of Death— A fairytale that grows up—and breaks your heart a little along the way. #NotQuiteSuperhuman #NQSBookChallenge #DecemberReads #BittersweetReads #DarkFairytale #FantasyRomance
Be Still: Lessons From a Quiet Morning by the Water— Growth doesn’t always look like motion. Sometimes it begins in the stillness between breaths.
#NotQuiteSuperhuman #BeStill #MindfulMoments #SlowLiving #QuietStrength #CreativityAndCalm #WellbeingJourney
Lessons Learned in 2025: What Worked & What Didn’t— A look back at a year of experiments, almost-yeses, quiet completions, and lessons that didn’t come wrapped in success stories.
#YearInReview #CreativeLife #LessonsLearned #NotQuiteSuperhuman
Don’t Make AI the Enemy— AI doesn’t have to be the enemy. The real work is learning how to use it as a tool that supports thinking—not replaces it.
#HumanFirst #AIWithIntention #CriticalThinking #NotQuiteSuperhuman
How to Create "Anchors" in a Hectic World— If life feels chaotic, try adding tiny anchors that bring you back to yourself.
They take seconds but make a real difference.
#LifeAnchors #FindYourCalm #SmallStepsBigShifts #MindfulLiving #NotQuiteSuperhuman
The Neurology of Giving: Why Generosity Literally Changes Your Brain— Discover why giving doesn’t just feel good—it rewires your brain for joy, connection, and well-being. Neuroscience now confirms what O. Henry knew all along.
#Neuroscience #Generosity #WellBeing #NotQuiteSuperhuman
Journaling for People Who Hate Journaling— Hate journaling? You’re not alone — and you don’t need to love it to benefit from it.
Try tiny, low-pressure ways to reflect that actually fit your life.
#JournalingForRealLife #MicroReflection #CreativeWellness #NotQuiteSuperhuman
Color, Texture, and Light: The Mood-Boosting Power of Aesthetics— Your surroundings shape your mood more than you think.
Here’s how color, texture, and light can help you feel calmer, clearer, and more grounded.
#EverydayAesthetics #CreativeWellness #MindfulLiving #DesignForWellbeing #NotQuiteSuperhuman
Creative Play for Grownups: How to Get Your Spark Back— Your creative spark isn’t gone — it’s buried under adulthood.
Here’s how to bring back play in ways that feel joyful and doable.
#CreativePlay #SparkYourJoy #EverydayCreativity #NotQuiteSuperhuman
Sometimes AI Isn’t the Enemy — It’s the Support You Need— Not every hard moment needs a solution. Sometimes it just needs space—and unexpected support.
#HumanCenteredTech #MentalHealthMatters #PauseNotFix #NotQuiteSuperhuman
Unboxing the Gratitude Box— A tiny note of gratitude can shift your whole workday. Here’s why a simple Gratitude Box can rewire your brain—and your workplace—for calm, clarity, and connection.
#GratitudeAtWork #WorkplaceWellness #MicroHabits #PositivePsychology #NotQuiteSuperhuman
December: Bittersweet Beauty — Closing Out Our Year of Reading— Closing out the year with stories that hold both light and shadow—and remind us why it all mattered.
#BittersweetBeauty #YearEndReads #NotQuiteSuperhuman #ReadingChallenge
Do I Write Like an AI? The Great Em-Dash Panic of 2025– Did AI really “give back the em dash”—and do my punctuation quirks make me sound like a robot? Spoiler: absolutely not, and it’s okay to love your em dashes.
#writerproblems #creativity #authortok #notquitesuperhuman
Word Magic: The Hidden Neuroscience of Influence— Explore how language influences the brain beyond customer service. Learn the neuroscience of phrasing, framing, and trust—and how your words shape what others feel, think, and do.
#NeuroscienceOfLanguage #MindfulCommunication #NarrativeIntelligence #EmpathyInAction #EverydayInfluence #LeadershipLanguage #NotQuiteSuperhuman
📰 The Story Behind the Sale: Why Context Changes Everything—— A “cheaper” Thanksgiving dinner might sound like good news—until you look at what’s missing. Explore how narrative intelligence helps us question the stories we’re told, see beyond surface claims, and understand why context is everything when it comes to truth.
#NarrativeIntelligence #ContextMatters #CriticalThinking #MindfulMedia #CreativeThinking #SystemsThinking #NotQuiteSuperhuman #StoryBehindTheStory…
Beyond Books: How Libraries Can Warm Hearts (and Hands) This Winter——What if libraries became hubs for sharing kindness—through coat libraries, meal kits, and more? Even if someone takes or resells an item, maybe that just means they needed it most.
#LibrariesTransform #CommunityCare #BeyondBooks #LibraryLove #KindnessInAction #NotQuiteSuperhuman