Leadership Tips | Add a Little Whimsy

Leadership Tips | Add a Little Whimsy

July 13, 2026 · 3 min

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Desiree shares insights on finding joy in everyday life and the importance of not waiting for permission to enjoy it.

This week's tip is simple: stop waiting for permission to enjoy your own life. Desiree shares a personal story about her garden, some ceramic mushrooms, and the "mad libs excuse" that almost kept her from adding a little joy to her everyday. Why "when this happens, I'll do that" is a trap (aka the mad libs excuse)The moment after her mom passed that changed how she looks for joyA simple, low-effort way to bring more whimsy into your daily lifeThe question to ask yourself about what you're wai...

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