Welcome to Happy Monday. Every Monday, I share three pieces of curated content to brighten your day and an action item to motivate you for the week. Here's what I have for you today...

What do you know?
How can you find your authentic self?
Who does your mind picture today?

Curious?
Keep reading...

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For your ears

​What Do You Know by Nostalgia 77

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For your eyes

Image: The Journey to Self-Discovery, by Ty Dale

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For your mind

The first person you think about

In a workshop I attended a while ago, the host asked us to draw the first person that came to mind. Just like that —no rules, no expectations.

I ended up drawing a colleague who appeared on our last video call wrapped in a blanket to avoid putting the heating on. It was an unexpected detail, so it stuck with me.

Today, I invite you to do the same thing during your coffee or lunch break:

• Grab a piece of paper and draw the person who pops into your mind. Don't worry about artistic skills - stick figures would work just fine.
• Include whatever details stand out to you. Maybe add some detail from the last time you saw them, like where they were and what they were doing.

This exercise will help you reflect on your relationships and observe what you pay attention to.

You might want to share it with the person you drew - it could lead to an interesting conversation. Or keep it in your sketchbook as a little reminder. 

I'd also love to see what you draw if you feel like sharing.

Happy Monday, Reader

Merve Goulding

PS. You can read all previous Happy Monday issues on my website. If you want to dive into the archives or send an issue to a friend, you can find them all here.

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