Notes from Julie Zhou's letter

Learning

We are so busy with everyday work, dealing with kids while home and all exhausted to fall asleep before opening a book to read. Curious if you have tips on how to keep learning outside work with a growth mindset.

• Learning from others
  we can ask for feedback from others;

• Reading
  intentional reading
  remember to retain from book(not just care about the quantity of books)

• Reflecting and Teaching
  just like me, after reading you can write something to summarize

How to stay motivated?

• Get started
• Give yourself more time
• Shut down your inner critic. Amplify your inner cheerleader
• Visualize the process, not just the destination
• Visualize your laziness to keep it under control
• Break it down
• Watch the clock. Time box your tasks
• Give yourself rewards
• Set the mood with music
• Seek social support
• Practice meditation