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UX is preventing you from living your best life
When I think of the core tenets of UX design, I think of these: You are not the user. If you’re too close, ask someone or take a break. When in doubt, test it
Finding Purpose and Meaning in 2020
I’ve been feeling STUCK. 2020 really threw me for a loop, and while I know I’m not alone in that, it feels pretty lonely in quarantine with Netflix and my dog.
Freedom
Some of the happiest times I’ve had have been when I had no agenda, no plans, no deadlines. I remember one of the worst times I got burnt out when I was consulting. I took 2 days off and it was glorious. I worked on a website for a friend and took an aimless walk to the park. I sat outside at a restaurant by myself and had a beautiful salad and a glass of champagne. I left my phone at home and had no worries.
Monday is a Feeling
I remember waking up on Monday morning, January 2017, and dreading getting out of bed. Gradually over the course of the 2 years I stopped traveling for work, my start time pushed later and later. I told myself it was because my clients were on the West Coast or because I wasn’t on call until 10:30am anyway... but really... I knew.
