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Creativity in unexpected places…join me for this week’s infusion of creativity – Juju Infusion!

Quick links for things mentioned in the show:

AWP Association of Writers and Writing Programs

Vital Yoga

Baer Ridgway Exhibitions

Curious Amsterdam: June 13th – 19th – last chance to register this week.

Kathy Loh

Demetri Martin

Tartine Bakery

Original Impulse Inc.

Hello!

Welcome to episode two of Juju Infusion.Take a break to inject an infusion of Juju –
good, zesty creative energy – into your life.

In this episode:

Falling in love at the AWP conference.
Yoga Juju: Utkatasana! (Say it with me.)
Journal Juju: Join me on my jaunt to Northern California
Journal Juju – Last week’s winner of the journal juju giveaway was Janet Keen. Who is it this week? Watch to find out!

Plus more surprising juju in action.

Thanks for watching and please do let me know what you’d like to see in future episodes!

If you watch my show, please let me know by rating it or by leaving
a comment below. (You’ll want to leave a comment anyway, to be entered
in the Journal Juju giveaway next week!)

To your juju infusion,

Cynthia

In my leadership training course, the exercise that brought the biggest insights (as well as the most frustration) was a maze-like ropes course. The purpose was to teach us that one wins by asking for help sooner rather than later.

Imagine it: twenty accomplished professionals wandering around in the woods for a looooooong time before asking for help. It’s laughable now, but I’m still amazed at how difficult it is, even after that illustrative exercise, to reach for assistance.

Calling for help is a sign of strength, not weakness. Anyone who has achieved any success will tell you that they did it with the support of others. I would not have written my books, built my business and traveled extensively had it not been for a lot of support.

Why we refuse to tap into help is a huge topic, and here I’ll share five ways to make getting help easier.

1. Be very clear about what you are trying to accomplish. Identify your ideal outcome for your book, project or business. Knowing what you are reaching for can illuminate weak spots.

2. Clarify what you need. Be specific about what support will best serve you and your goals. Do you need accountability, brainstorming, resource sharing?

This is the biggest stumbling block I see – people don’t know what they need. Make a list of what you need.

3. Identify sources of support – where can you get what you need? You may have people in mind, or you may still need to do your research to find the best person to help you. Go to the next step for tips on that.

4. Consult your tribe: “Who do you know who can help me…” fill in the blank with your answers from step two.

5. Interview people who can help you. Before you meet, make notes about your needs, your timeframe, your budget and your expectations. Communicating your desired outcome and specific needs will save time and prevent confusion.

Still dragging your feet getting help? You might be unclear on when it’s good to reach for support. Here are six scenarios where getting assistance can make life easier. Specific requests are easier to make and easier to agree to.
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