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Nerdlution: The Sequel...Reflection Round Up Week #2

Second reflection blog post about Nerdlution! I confess that I've slipped a bit...no, not slipped....things haven't gone the way I planned.  The good news is I feel like I've made some big changes to incorporate my nerdlutions...as a daily life practice. 

Nerdlution #1: Unplugging for an hour a day
I changed my iPhone plan and drastically cut my data plan. I don't need to be on Facebook & Twitter all day long. Spending too much money on something that's draining and not adding to my life was a change that was long overdue. Now, I'm thoughtful and conscious when I use the internet on my phone. It's a hard change! Much harder than I'd like to admit. It's worth it. BUT, I have not consciously taken an hour everyday. I've made choices to decrease wasted time, but I haven't used that hour like I did the first week. I loved it. I want to get back to that! (Again, this is one of my favorite things about Nerdlution. Changes occur, just not the ones you plan.)

Nerdlution #2: Random Acts of Kindness
The acts of kindness are flowing! I'm finding that I'm getting more than I'm giving. My failure in this nerdlution this week is the lack of recording those acts. It's so easy to forget when I don't stop and write it down. I recorded a couple of days. Bought a bottle of water for the substitute working in my classroom last week. Sending a care package to the daughter of an author who has been very kind and generous to me! I know I've performed RAKs everyday, but I've neglected to record them. That's my revision for this week! 

How Nerdlution going for you? Share your joys and successes as well as your stumbles and revisions. I can't wait to read your posts. Thank you for stopping by and please share this blog! Invite others to share their reflections in comments!
Now you...write a post at your blog. 
Remind us what your nerdlutions are & reflect on your progress. 
Leave a link to your post in the comments. 
Please comment on some blogs (at least three is a good number). 
Support is what makes nerdlution special and successful! 

Remember Chris Lehman's mantra from round one, "If it makes you happy." Katherine reminds us to be kinder to ourselves! Franki focuses on learning about herself. This is a journey...celebrate your place in the journey...no matter where you are!

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  1. JaanaFebruary 6, 2014 at 6:20 AM

    Michelle, you are doing amazingly with your goals! Unplugging and your RAKs! I love reading about your RAKs.
    Here is how #nerdlution is going for me: http://jaanaswritingblog.blogspot.com/2014/02/checking-on-my-nerdlution.html

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  2. Kevin HodgsonFebruary 6, 2014 at 6:25 AM

    I haven't yet run out of words. I am at K right now.
    https://notegraphy.com/dogtrax/note/580860
    Kevin

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    1. Michelle HaseltineFebruary 6, 2014 at 8:19 PM

      Kevin, Why do I feel like you will never run out of words. :)

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  3. CathyFebruary 6, 2014 at 6:46 AM

    Michelle,
    I think I could cut an hour of tech, but lowering my data --- you are brave! Here are my discoveries for this week of #nerdlution: http://reflectandrefine.blogspot.com/2014/02/rump-true-story-of-rumplestiltskin.html.

    Thanks for sharing your space so we can check in each week.
    Cathy

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    1. Michelle HaseltineFebruary 6, 2014 at 8:20 PM

      I jumped in...we'll see how it goes! I can't wait to read your post!!

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  4. KendraFebruary 6, 2014 at 7:52 AM

    A flooded bathroom helped the process this week! And there were lots of smiles all around with the writing.

    Thanks Michelle, for sharing your blog with us. I'm amazed and pondering your move with the data plan. Will you write more about this if you notice anything significant in the next week?

    http://simplylearningtogether.blogspot.com/2014/02/nerdlution-goals-update.html

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    1. Michelle HaseltineFebruary 6, 2014 at 8:21 PM

      Oh no! A flooded bathroom?!?! Wow!! Hoping everything is fixed soon!I will check in again about the data plan changes.

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  5. Julie JohnsonFebruary 6, 2014 at 9:38 AM

    Thanks Michelle for sharing this space. Here's my link...http://www.raisingreadersandwriters.com/2014/02/nerdlutionmoving-writing-being-kind-to.html

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    1. Michelle HaseltineFebruary 6, 2014 at 8:21 PM

      Looking forward to reading about your progress. Thanks for posting!

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  6. AnonymousFebruary 6, 2014 at 6:19 PM

    Cutting an hour of tech sounds really hard to me! I chose #nerdlutions that were not very time-intensive--I can complete mine in 11 minutes a day theoretically, though my daily act of kindness often does take more time, especially when a sink of dirty dishes is involved. Will be back to comment on more posts later! My check-in is here: http://wp.me/p2Pe2s-vf

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    1. Michelle HaseltineFebruary 6, 2014 at 8:22 PM

      Hmmmm, eleven minute nerdlutions?!?! Sounds perfect! I'll have to consider that next round!

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  7. Margaret SimonFebruary 6, 2014 at 6:26 PM

    I want to try the acts of kindness. I try to be kind, but making it intentional is a good practice.
    I'm checking in with my post today: http://reflectionsontheteche.wordpress.com/2014/02/06/nerdlution-check-in/

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  8. AnonymousFebruary 6, 2014 at 7:48 PM

    Plugging along with nerdlution 2 :-) So glad we are all supporting each other!
    http://ipushbooks.wordpress.com/2014/01/27/nerdlution-2-progress-update/

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  9. JulieanneFebruary 7, 2014 at 12:20 AM

    Hey Michelle,
    I am a little short on the nerdlution goal. But it is ok. Learned something today because of failure. here's the linK http://jarhartz.wordpress.com/2014/02/07/week-2-nerdlution-a-failure-and-an-aha/
    thanks for hosting!

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