How to talk to ducks, Paula Scher’s 10 rules of play, and a deep dive on the makings of great strategy.

See what you missed in last week’s Hold That Thought newsletter…

Words: 359
Reading time: About 2 minutes
Value: Better ways to go about all things => priceless

https://insight.witten.kim/posts/like-a-person-sized-duck-or-a-duck-like-person

#HoldThatThought
#strategy
#self-coaching
#design
#overthinking

Last week I tried something new. Something I’ve never seen done before. I want to thank the many people who went with me on that exciting little adventure.

Find out what you missed (and get in on the next one) in this week’s Hold That Thought…

Words: 362
Reading time: About 2 minutes
Value: Seizing a great opportunity => priceless

#HoldThatThought
#TimeManagement
#opportunities
#coaching
#overthinking

https://insight.witten.kim/posts/got-15-on-friday

I’m about to share a really good one, only available to that small audience of subscribers. If you want in on it, sign up here: https://lnkd.in/dshDVf6t

Again, Hold That Thought is full of value and totally free.

Lastly, going back to the original topic…what’s your top weakness and how do you work around it?

And let me know if I can help you puzzle that out!

#HoldThatThought #strengths #coaching

5/5

Overthinking animals, concepts, choices and more in last week’s Hold That Thought…

Words: 374
Reading time: About 2 minutes
Value: Knowing you’re not the only one overthinking the small things => priceless

https://insight.witten.kim/posts/we-re-overthinking-animals

#HoldThatThought
#choices
#rumination
#overthinking

Last week's newsletter was a fun one to make and share!

It includes 10 wins of awkward silence, productive procrastination, and the 2nd best productivity hack out there. Check out the latest Hold That Thought…

Words: 379
Reading time: ~2 minutes
Value: Winning even when you’re not sure what to say => priceless

https://insight.witten.kim/posts/the-second-best-productivity-hack

#HoldThatThought
#delegation
#headspace
#procrastination
#overthinking

Saying no, keeping it simple, and finding peace in the rubble. All in this week’s Hold That Thought.

Words: 215
Reading time: About a minute
Value: Saying what needs to be said, gracefully => priceless

#HoldThatThought
#sayingno
#reflection
#mindset
#overthinking

https://insight.witten.kim/posts/no-explanation

Greetings, from Another Place!

My latest Hold That Thought newsletter was two weeks ago, because I was busy moving (from #Manchester to #Liverpool).

The links were good ones and I don't want you to miss out! So here you go. Inside you'll find:

- How to stop thinking terrible things about yourself
- Why you overexplain things
- Simple Wikipedia
- Creepy beach statues (and more)

https://insight.witten.kim/posts/another-place

#HoldThatThought
#overthinking
#simplifying
#newsletter
#moving

I was fairly pleased last week when I managed to hit Send at the time posted in the image below.

I don’t expect others to be as amused as I am by this. But if you like a bit of delight mixed in with helpful things, sign up for Hold That Thought.

Last week was all about bending time.

Words: 540
Reading time: ~3 minutes
Value: More time and energy for the things you really want to do => priceless

https://insight.witten.kim/posts/time-bending

#HoldThatThought
#productivity
#coaching
#overthinking

Every week I share 3 useful things to help overwhelmed creatives turn overthinking into expert thinking.

And this week's Hold That Thought newsletter is a time-bender!

If you don't want to miss out on ways you can bend time to your will (plus some added fun), sign up in the next 30 minutes at https://witten.kim/subscribe

#HoldThatThought
#TimeManagement
#productivity

THE guide to presenting well to stakeholders. Plus, the best practical list on psychological safety I've seen yet, and getting out of your own way.

All in the latest Hold That Thought newsletter.

Words: ~200
Reading time: 1 minute
Value: Getting on with things => priceless

See what you missed last week:
https://insight.witten.kim/posts/what-you-do-with-it

#HoldThatThought
#presentations
#coaching
#overthinking

Right now, we are 50.2% through the year.

Here's permission to ditch your goals, make a PACT instead, and get into flow.

All in the latest Hold That Thought newsletter. See what you missed last week right here.

Words: 375
Reading time: 3 minutes
Value: Feeling ok with where you're at => priceless

#HoldThatThought
#goals
#flow
#coaching
#overthinking

https://insight.witten.kim/posts/49-1

Today's question: What can't you can't with?

Make it make sense, surveys that are actually good, top strengths, and more in the latest Hold That Thought newsletter.

Words: 528
Reading time: ~3 minutes
Value: Finding your creative can-do groove => priceless

#HoldThatThought
#surveys
#creativity
#psychology
#strengths
#coaching
#overthinking

https://insight.witten.kim/posts/what-can-t-you-can-t-with

Look closely, listen deeply, hold lightly.

Insights on how in the latest Hold That Thought newsletter.

Words: 344
Reading time: 2 minutes
Value: Using your own words and thoughts to get unstuck => priceless

https://insight.witten.kim/posts/sawubona-we-see-you

#HoldThatThought
#communication
#linguistics
#language
#coaching
#overthinking

“How to stare at your phone without losing your soul” was hands (and phones!) down the most clicked link from last week’s Hold That Thought newsletter

And for good reason.

Find out for yourself:

https://insight.witten.kim/posts/did-i-summon-this-app-or-did-it-summon-me-sim

Words: 369
Reading time: 2 minutes
Value: Getting out of your own way and getting on with it => priceless

#HoldThatThought
#procrastination
#perfectionism
#productivity
#coaching
#overthinking

7 ways to create original work +
12 ways to live life outside the box +
10 free time principles =
29 ways to get inspired in my latest Hold That Thought newsletter.

Words: 224
Reading time: 90 seconds
Value: Living your life, how you want => priceless

Check it out here: https://insight.witten.kim/posts/original-thinking-in-7-12-and-10

#HoldThatThought
#originality
#creativity
#productivity
#coaching
#overthinking

Be tactically lazy in this week’s Hold That Thought newsletter.

Plus, advice to write more, advice to write less. And coaching, demystified.

Words: 311
Reading time: 2 minutes
Value: Doing less, having it mean more => priceless

#HoldThatThought
#productivity
#motivation
#writing
#coaching
#overthinking

https://insight.witten.kim/posts/practice-tactical-laziness

Today I share what I posted last week about future you…

Check out that sweet set wave of insight you missed in the Hold That Thought newsletter.

Words: 334
Reading time: 2 minutes
Value: Always looking out for future you => priceless

#HoldThatThought
#Planning
#Strategy
#Positioning
#selfcare
#overthinking

https://insight.witten.kim/posts/don-t-wait-between-waves

Taming thought gremlins, putting haters in their corner, and puzzling out new ways to grow — all in last week’s Hold That Thought newsletter.

See what you missed.

Words: 226
Reading time: less than 3 minutes
Value: Dealing with the worst offenders, inside and out => priceless

#HoldThatThought
#mindset
#overthinking

https://insight.witten.kim/posts/befriend-the-gremlins