Hello friend,

I hope you've had a good week.

I appear to have accidentally themed this weekend's digest around three of my favourite things: reading, learning, and hobbies.

Here you go, I hope you enjoy it...

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✏️ Doodle Essays

​This week's doodle essay explores the idea of our phones being an extension of our bodies, and share a strategy I am testing to become less attached.

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📚 Read

Here are some articles from other creators I thought you might enjoy:

• Alexis McElroy's article, The Art of Being Unreachable, was a good read. The article uses the lens of dating, but it was the commentary on hobbies that I found most interesting. (Although here is a reminder if you need it: hobbies do not have to become a business!)
• ​This article from Flossy Fay encourages embracing amateur research as a fun way to stay curious and think deeply like a child. Fantastic! I'm definitely jumping into this rabbit hole...
• I loved Jono from Sketchplanations' latest sketch about the hyphen, en dash, and em dash.

If you're curious about the books I'm reading, you can see my library in Tana here: Library.

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📺 Watch

As a lifelong learner, I'm a big fan of the "personal curriculum" trend. However, I am mindful it can seem overwhelming, especially when you do not have a lot of free time. This video shares a low-pressure approach that emphasises curiosity.
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🎧 Listen

Forgive my self-indulgence, but I just have to share this conversation I had Miriam from the podcast, Wontime. Miriam and I chat about our shared view that there is no such thing as time management. Here's the episode on YouTube:

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That's all from me today. Have a great week, and I will be in touch again next weekend.

Best wishes,

Martine

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