Monday, May 25, 2020

Brainstorming and Problem-Solving

Hello again!

This next video is about brainstorming and problem solving using the scenario of setting up for Zoom calls and video production.






I mentioned the UBeesize  Phone Tripod. It cost me $21.99 on Amazon and can also be used for cameras. This is not an affiliate link, just a courtesy to y'all if you are interested!

After I made the video, I realized I could not only trim the length of the video, but I could also resize it right on my phone! I hadn't known that before. I had shot the video in horizontal mode, but made it more narrow before uploading it to YouTube. When I embedded it here on the blog, I also changed the width in the HTML code.

While the video covered how I worked through the aggravations of setting up my physical space and phone for Zoom calls and making videos, the general concept is brainstorming and problem solving. I didn't go into too many details on this process, but the main gist is to:
  • stop and think of what is bothering you (what problem you need to solve)
  • brainstorm for possible solutions (even if they seem silly)
  • consult with others (those who know you and/or those who know the topic)
  • check websites or other sources for information
  • assess the alternatives and choose the option or combination of options which looks best
  • try it, reassess, and shift to something else if that doesn't work

You might also find these links helpful.
These are the two most recent videos in my practical encouragement series.





Time -- and Time Again!


Dear friends,

In the last post, I featured my 10 minute video called Talking About Time which provided a simple framework for time management. In this edition, my topic is Time--and Time Again which is another look at time. The Greeks had at least two words for time, chronos, which is more quantitative and measurable, and kairos, which is more about being aware of the opportunities that each moment brings.




What I didn't specify in my story about waiting was that it was 70 minutes before I got my groceries from Walmart curbside pickup, and as you may remember, that was the second time I had tried that day! Phew! Usually it's just a few minutes!

In this video, I mentioned the book Liturgy of the Ordinary: Sacred Practices in Everyday Life by Anglican priest Tish Harrison Warren.

Liturgy of the Ordinary: Sacred Practices in Everyday Life


And before I go, I wanted to let you know I have another video post ready to go too, this one on Brainstorming and Problem Solving -- or how I keep my sanity when setting up for Zoom calls and video production with my phone. 

Until next time,
Virginia Knowles

Monday, May 11, 2020

Talking About Time! (Video)

Hey friends!

Wondering how to get stuff done during the wonky daily schedules of quarantine? Got 10 minutes? Here's my not-so-secret strategy!




A week after making this video, I figured out a way to use my apps to follow this framework, so I'll put that in my next blog post!

I'll be making more of these videos this summer during my seminary internship. If you want to suggest topics, leave a comment and let me know!

All the best to you!
Virginia