One Thing I've Learned
Things I've learned, from inconsequential to practical to bigger-picture. Also see: Debbieohi.com/links
I do my creative work before checking news headlines
It took me a while, but I've learned that it's much easier to be CREATE if I don't check headlines (including Trending Topics in Bluesky) first thing in the morning...especially
It took me a while, but I've learned that it's much easier to be CREATE if I don't check headlines (including Trending Topics in Bluesky) first thing in the morning...especially these days! Because of an ongoing family issue behind-the-scenes these days, I'm already finding it much more challenging to carve
When I find it hard to focus, I use the Pomodoro technique (& why I use Focus Tomato 2 app)
For those not familiar with the term, the Pomodoro technique is a time management technique that breaks work down into intervals (traditionally 25 minutes), separated by short breaks. Goal: to
For those not familiar with the term, the Pomodoro technique is a time management technique that breaks work down into intervals (traditionally 25 minutes), separated by short breaks. Goal: to maintain high focus, and prevent mental fatigue. I started using this technique during the pandemic, when I was finding it
Italian Progrock: Great workmusic to drown out noisy neighbours
Everyone has their own preference for work music. Some writer friends prefer silence. If I'm writing, I can't listen to any music that has English lyrics because I get too
Everyone has their own preference for work music. Some writer friends prefer silence. If I'm writing, I can't listen to any music that has English lyrics because I get too distracted. If I'm illustrating, anything is fine. And when I'm trying to write in a rented apartment when it sounds
I use Handbrake for converting my WAV video files to MP4
Open-source video transcoder available for Linux, Mac, and Windows.
Open-source video transcoder available for Linux, Mac, and Windows.