Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 23, 2012

Breath links mind, brain, and body – and paying attention to your breath help cultivate mindfulness. Like meditation, mindful use of social media begins with noticing when your attention has wandered, and then gently bringing it back to focus on your highest priority – like training a puppy.

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Have Fun - Do Good

MARCH 10, 2010

Last night I had dinner at Cafe Gratitude with Jennifer Lee , creator of the Right Brain Business Plan and Kimberly Wilson , the creator of the eco-fashion line, TranquiliT. She also sells a Right Brain Business Plan e-book. They're also two of my three co-collaborators on the creative women entrepreneurs retreat.

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Have Fun - Do Good

JANUARY 6, 2010

Below is my 5th annual list of favorite do-good books that I read in 2009, but this year I'm calling it my Have Fun Do Good Book list. I haven't made up my mind for sure about anything yet, but I appreciated his exploration of the issues. I realized that I needed to make having fun a priority. Read the book. Yum, yum, yum.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 21, 2021

Exercise snacking refers to “fun-sized” portions of exercise that fit into a day instead of what you may have traditionally thought of as “legit exercise” — like aerobics class at the gym. It really helps reset my mind and body – and fight virtual fatigue. It’s called “ Exercise Snacking.”.

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Have Fun - Do Good

FEBRUARY 16, 2010

For the 40 days leading up to my birthday, I picked one thing to do each day that engaged my body, mind, heart and soul: moving, reflecting, playing and connecting. Do something purely for the fun of it? Playing: This was actually the hardest thing for me to do. No larger purpose? No connection to my lengthy to-do list?

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 2, 2023

Keeping a task list can save you time and clear your mind. By batching calls or writing, you can actually be more productive since your mind is already in the mode for getting that kind of task done. The problem is that “Update the website” is too big of a project and your mind doesn’t know where to start.

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.orgSource

APRIL 17, 2023

Don’t waste valuable brain power. Einstein said, “Creativity is intelligence having fun.” Open-minded humanists, interested in a broad spectrum of topics and issues. Set the example by modeling the behavior you would like to see. Allow people to build on each other’s suggestions by replacing “no” with “yes, and.”

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 2, 2013

You’ll hear a lot of F words flailing in this highly interactive plenary session – fearless, frameworks, fundamentals, forgiveness, forward-looking, and most importantly FUN! Mindful or Mindfull Social Media? This session will be brains on and hands on and cover the best practices of content curation for nonprofit.

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 13, 2021

Manage Your Time Ok, tools are great, but the discipline of using your time wisely is where your nonprofit productivity will skyrocket, lowering your stress and making work more fun. It’s not fun. But it is a good task to schedule after blocking off time to work on a complex grant or other task that requires a lot of brain power.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 31, 2018

The benefits of taking control of your digital life in and outside the office are immense: greater presence and mindful attention, enhanced productivity and creativity, better relationships, improved sleep and less risk of anxiety. You can make it fun to put down your phone using the Forest app (better than locking it in a closet.

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Amy Sample Ward

SEPTEMBER 15, 2009

I’m not the only one that is follow lots of interesting, valuable, fun people on Twitter - so are many of you! With these questions in mind, I decided to start a second Twitter account - and I want to share with you my strategy and implementation steps - so you can see if something similar is right for you, too!

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AccelEvents

JULY 22, 2021

We love putting like-minded individuals together in a brainstorming space! Further networking for attendees who are not already acquainted is so much easier when they remember distinct, fun facts about each other. We now provide you with our new breakout room feature within Workshops to facilitate concentrated conversations.

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NonProfit Hub

JUNE 1, 2018

Here at Nonprofit Hub, we have a fun, creative workspace filled with lots of food and games. Here are some ideas on how to make work more fun, which will result in a lower turnover rate and happier, more productive employees. People can also eat while they work, which allows them to have fun while being productive.

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Have Fun - Do Good

JANUARY 25, 2012

And surfing is fun—not easy fun that gets boring quickly, like tic-tac-to, but the kind of “deep play” that requires total attention in the present moment, and makes every moment feel incredibly full and rich. How does having fun and doing good fit into our Wild New World? Why is that important? We should listen.

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 19, 2023

Here are some other AI stories of note from the past few days: My AI goes rogue: Snapchat’s My AI feature, an in-app AI chatbot launched earlier this year with its fair share of controversy , briefly appeared to have a mind of its own. Elsewhere, we have some interesting cross-pollination between brain science and AI.

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Whole Whale

JUNE 22, 2021

We even have fun channels like “Travel” and “Music” where employees can post non-work related content. Developing a daily route can be helpful in terms of productivity and getting your mind in the GTD (getting things done) zone. Have fun with it! There are so many communication tools these days, but our favorite is Slack.

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The Verge

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

It’s been just the most incredible, fun journey building this business. I created lines of really fun courses. I design each video and infuse it with as much creativity and fun as possible. If you’ve seen my Instagram or my TikTok, you know I have to keep it fun. This wasn’t even a thought in my mind.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 12, 2011

Like Spring Break , it’s young, libidinous and fun. For more and more of the best young technical minds, it’s no longer enough to line up their talents behind selling toothpaste on the web. They want their brains to matter. And like Bar Camps , people hack.

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Have Fun - Do Good

MAY 24, 2011

Creating a Juicy Blogging Vision Board is a fun and effective way to help you figure out why you're blogging, who you're trying to reach, and what to write about. Keep your answers in mind as you look through your magazines. What would success look like? Who am I trying to reach with my blog? Who are my ideal readers?

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OneCause

AUGUST 22, 2024

What comes to mind when you think of fall? Apple Bobbing Apple bobbing can be a great addition to any fall-themed event, but it can also be fun on its own, if you’re in a time crunch and low on resources. Costume Run This is another fun idea to do with costumes. This guest post was contributed by Wild Apricot.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 4, 2016

Over the years, I have experienced the ill effects of staring at screen or sitting in a chair and pounding the keyboard for hours and hours. I’ve learned to take screen less breaks to calibrate my mind and body. Otherwise, what do you do to take a break from technology to revitalize your mind and body? Artist Tiles.

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Have Fun - Do Good

JULY 28, 2011

Actually I’ve found that in most cases people would rather you say no and then change your mind to yes then the other way around." Apparently, it takes 21 days of repetitive activity for your brain to accept new behavior as a habit. I've highlighted one tip from each post. Like any budget, I'll have to make adjustments as I go along.

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The Verge

JULY 8, 2021

A new profile published this week in the New York Times on the creative brain trust behind the MGM brand offers a few clues about how the acquisition may look moving forward. Spin-offs and reboots were one possibility cited by the company at the time.

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NonProfit Hub

MAY 2, 2019

That’s certainly not true for everybody, especially natural introverts, but failing to take advantage of the chance to people like-minded professionals is a big conference no-no. Other times it’s just fun stuff: parties, cocktail hours, yoga (yeah, we actually do this at Cause Camp).

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 27, 2014

I also keep in mind dips in the circadian rhythms for humans that have impact on their ability to pay attention and learn – and I design different types of activities accordingly. When participants move, oxygen to the brain increases, thereby enhancing both learning and memory. Talking and hearing (Auditory).

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NTEN

FEBRUARY 24, 2014

Never mind the Olympics; the NTC Geek Games are a true test of your geek strength. Come join us for fun and games at our second annual Geek Games. Make sure to bring your brain power to compete in Geek Bingo, a helicopter obstacle course, karaoke, and dodgeball! Learn more about the Progressive Parties on myNTC.

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Connection Cafe

NOVEMBER 18, 2013

First, we need to use social tools as they’re meant to be used: to share fun thoughts, moments and images with friends, followers, fans, family members and random strangers. When I think about social media moments, Human Rights Campaign comes to mind. The goal is to ingrain your hashtag into attendee’s brains.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 9, 2022

How much will it cost for you to accomplish what you have in mind? Cold calling doesn’t work well in fundraising, and it’s no fun. Use the tools you need, just don’t try to keep everything stored in your brain. That will have an impact on your goal. Make that your goal, at least for now. We all hate it, so don’t go there.

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Have Fun - Do Good

DECEMBER 4, 2008

I'm supposed to share the five things I do each day that keep my mind healthy (kinda like how five servings of fruits and veggies keep your body healthy), and then tag 5 more bloggers to share their 5-A-Day. More of a brain dumper. Right now I'm having fun trying recipes from Nigella Express 'cause they are yummy, but quick.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 30, 2008

Photo by Spike 55151 I read recently that the reason for "senior moments" - you know when you can't quite recall someone's name in an instant - is because the aging brain is simply taking in more data and trying to sift through a clutter of information.  

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The Next Web

SEPTEMBER 22, 2013

But have you ever had the opportunity to pick the brains of founders who created amazingly successful startups and companies like Envato , Backblaze , Simple , or Treehouse ? Bootstrapping can be fun, you get to iterate quickly, turn on dimes, invent new features on the fly. One tip I can offer is to be incredibly passionate.

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 20, 2022

I kid, my brain is a colander with extra-large holes; I need all the help I can get. With a product advisory council (PAC), early-stage startups can tap into their customers’ hive mind. Does the world need another note-taking tool? Apparently, the answer is yes. What does it do? Help you see your code.

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Cloud 4 Good

APRIL 14, 2022

In all, there were over 30 overlapping sessions, plus breakout rooms, allowing inquisitive minds to pick the brains of developers, configurators, architects, and anyone responsible for building on Salesforce. DevOps Sessions + Speakers. For an additional recap of DevOps Dreamin’ 2022, visit Gearset’s post-event wrap-up blog.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 17, 2016

Here are five tips to make work bearable and even fun and to keep you engaged and productive in the face of distraction or boredom. Games are inherently fun and engaging. Simply writing down what you want to work on helps quiet your mind to focus on the task; setting the timer solidifies your intention to work on that task.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 11, 2021

This’ll be a fun one. . This is kind of fun for you, I imagine, Lindsay, because you’re usually in my shoes listening to a guest speaker, but … – [Lindsay] I am. . That’s just a quick fun fact for you. Thanks for being here. I’m Steven. I’m, like, almost cheering on. And how do you do that?

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 2, 2024

The Gift of Enrichment funded activities like toys and puzzles to support animals’ brain development. Donors could purchase whichever package aligned with their giving motivations and get a fun eCard to send to family and friends in return. The Gift of Senior Care provided quality medical care to senior pets.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 4, 2021

We’re going to have some fun over the next hour or so. Thanks, Mother Nature, and thanks, brains, right? So negativity bias can tend to feed into fear, which is another perfectly normal function of your brain. It’s simply your brain doing its job. ” Imposter syndrome, I got that bad. I’m Steven.

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