Welcome to One Tiny Thing Thursday, where we choose to do one lil bit of a part of the scary, instead of trying to tackle the whole overwhelm all at once. Because, starting small is usually better than not starting at all. Join us?

I want to start doing some Speaking, with a capital S. I think. At least I want to try. Still, I’m crazy-nervous about it. This weekend I’m going to a workshop for people who want to speak at Ignite Austin, but are shy or otherwise unsure.

I’m also submitting an proposal for the 140 Conference call for speakers. Both Ignite and 140 Conference are five to ten minute slots. There’s also Pecha Kucha, but I’m not sure I’ve got a topic I want to work with for them, it’s mostly arts focused.

So, I’ve got ideas, and events, and vague plans, even. Now, for the armature, because I’ll need loads of practice. Standing on a stage is a huge thought. Talking while being up there, even bigger.

I want to join Toastmasters. I think. I want to try them out, anyway. There are several groups in Austin, and four or five that are reasonably close.

So, today’s one tiny thing is to find the meeting dates and times for the ones I’m considering and get one for each on my calendar, a week at a time, so I can find the one that works for me.

Update from last time: Didn’t make it to dance class last week and I’m not sure I will this week either. There’s something not quite right with the way I’m scheduling my days. If I feel like I’ve got too much on that day, I won’t go to class. Sitting with this one for now. 

If you want to play along, then just tell us in the comments what you’re One Tiny Thing is. And if you like, you can always come back and let us know how it went too.

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We’re being open here, sharing and saying things we don’t always say out loud. What helps: Sharing your stories and Ideas. Cheering and telling what works/worked for you. What hurts: shoulds, harshness, and such. (I used to teach first grade, I can’t help it.)

Welcome to One Tiny Thing Thursday, where we choose to do one lil bit of a part of the scary, instead of trying to tackle the whole overwhelm all at once. Because, starting small is usually better than not starting at all. Join us?

I have a bag of stuff ready to go to Goodwill. It’s been ready for several months now, but I haven’t made the time to go out there.

Mostly, I think it’s a matter of having things I’d rather do than take the time out to grab a bus for just one thing. Now, Goodwill is just about a mile south of the dance studio I joined, so, there’s hope.

My one tiny thing for today is to take the bag with me to the dance studio. I can take it the rest of the way after class, or bring it home. I can also incentivize myself with gingerbread pancakes. Or macarons. Since both of those options are between the studio and Goodwill.

Update from last time: I’m signed up with the studio and I’ve got a class on my schedule for Thursday. 

If you want to play along, then just tell us in the comments what you’re One Tiny Thing is. And if you like, you can always come back and let us know how it went too.

Looking to stretch your comfort zone in tiny ways and pick up some resource recommendations? Sign up for Inching Along, and every other week I’ll send you one small (possibly even fun) challenge that you can easily accomplish plus other nuggets that I find.

You know, you can get updates by email or RSS. Yay, updates!

In the comments:

We’re being open here, sharing and saying things we don’t always say out loud. What helps: Sharing your stories and Ideas. Cheering and telling what works/worked for you. What hurts: shoulds, harshness, and such. (I used to teach first grade, I can’t help it.)

It’s been a week of newnesses for me. First I had Bus Adventure Day and then… I finally tried hula hooping.

I had been wanting to try hooping since I got to Austin. It sounded fun and silly and kind of exciting. Plus, you can, with all seriousness tell people you are exercising. Only… life (by which I mean excuses) kept intervening.

And so, I give you, Things I Learned from Hooping:

• Go ahead, even if you’re late, especially if it’s an all levels thing.
• Beginner equipment feels weird, both because you’re a beginner and because it’s different than what you’re used to seeing.
• Bigger hoop=bigger circles=slower, more controlled movements
• Trust the teacher.
• Unless you think you’ll get hurt. Then, trust you.
• When you’re starting, you’ll drop the hoop. Over and over and over and over and over again.
• Pick the hoop up, again.
• No one is perfect on the first try.
• Or the third.
• Or the 1763rd.
• Once you get it going, revel in the turns.
• But before you get comfortable, try a small change.
• There are so many options for making it yours. It=hooping or life.
• Come back next time, you’ll get even more out of it then.

Care to hoop dance with me?

Looking to stretch your comfort zone in tiny ways and pick up some resource recommendations? Sign up for Inching Along, and every other week I’ll send you one small (possibly even fun) challenge that you can easily accomplish plus other nuggets that I find.

You know, you can get updates by email or RSS. Yay, updates!

In the comments:

We’re being open here, sharing and saying things we don’t always say out loud. What helps: Sharing your stories and Ideas. Cheering and telling what works/worked for you. What hurts: shoulds, harshness, and such. (I used to teach first grade, I can’t help it.)

Welcome to One Tiny Thing Thursday, where we choose to do one lil bit of a part of the scary, instead of trying to tackle the whole overwhelm all at once. Because, starting small is usually better than not starting at all. Join us?

For a while, OTTT centered around my finances, which I found both depressing and annoying. So, I called a hiatus, in my head. Now we’re back, because I need it and hopefully it helps you too. On with the show:

I spent a couple of months thinking that I needed to get a bus pass, but I just wouldn’t go and get one. I ordered one online and once it gets here, which may be this afternoon, I’m going to take a trip. I have a few ideas, but whatever destination I choose, there will be a reward of cake. Cake!

Update from last time: I have internet. Sometimes it sucks, like this morning. I’m going to need to call them about that. Later. Ugh.

If you want to play along, then just tell us in the comments what you’re One Tiny Thing is. And if you like, you can always come back and let us know how it went too.

Looking to stretch your comfort zone in tiny ways and pick up some resource recommendations? Sign up for Inching Along, and every other week I’ll send you one small (possibly even fun) challenge that you can easily accomplish plus other nuggets that I find.

You know, you can get updates by email or RSS. Yay, updates!

In the comments:

We’re being open here, sharing and saying things we don’t always say out loud. What helps: Sharing your stories and Ideas. Cheering and telling what works/worked for you. What hurts: shoulds, harshness, and such. (I used to teach first grade, I can’t help it.)