Beautiful write up and I like your illustrations.It echoes how I chunk up projects. While I wish every project was an epic adventure, I try to make the most of the micro-journeys along the macro-journey way.It's similar to software too. I try to find the micro architecture spikes among the overall macro architecture. Thin slices can mean a lot.
Avani-Mehta
· 9 months ago
Maya, this is a beautiful concept. I have already started wondering where and how can I implement this in my day to day life. It also brought back memories of some dreary office days where the only motivation to continue working was for the next tea break when we could catch up with friends and share a few jokes (the micro experiences). Ditto while studying.
Marelisa
· 9 months ago
Hi Maya: I like your microexperiences approach. It's closely related to the idea of making sure that you schedule fun and pleasurable activities into your day, which is one of the ways to be happy. In addition, it's a good way to tackle procrastination because you're making unpleasant tasks smaller and more manageable and rewarding yourself with positive experiences.
Vered - MomGrind
· 9 months ago
I've never designed micro experiences. I love the idea, and I love your dinner example. I will give it some more thought and see if I can use it in my own life. Also wanted to tell you that I LOVE this sentence:"This blog is a micro-experience in my macro-experience of life, kids and work"I think I feel the same about my own blog.
maya
· 9 months ago
Hi JD - I love the term "thin slices" and LOVE the software analogy. So true about incorporating micro-journeys/architectures in software. I love the feedback I get when I do this and really, it makes for a better outcome and a more robust system in the end, doesn't it?
Hi Avani, Yes, you remind me of myself in some ways although I loved my work way too much - but I also looked forward to taking a break and catching up with friends at work. I am a very serious - work when I work kind of a person, so taking that break really helped add that human/interaction aspect into my work!
Hi Mare - It is funny how you liken micro-experiences to a lot of what you say in your posts - because I thought of a bunch of your posts when I was writing this. Micro-experiences are indeed hacks to deal with procrastination, get more effective and creative too.
Hi Vered, Isn't it great that we enjoy our blogs so much? I love my space - thank you for stopping by here. Yes, I think micro-experiences can be powerful - you could probably use some of them to slow you down some without making it seem like you are trying too hard - the right hacks might really help your pace without affecting your work and/or quality :)
Stacey / Create a Balance
· 9 months ago
I like the idea of creating game-like exercises to make the situation better. My son has been home with flu like symptoms all week. It has been hard watching him be so sick. The micro-experiences I have found include the calm moments we have shared, watching him sleep, and laughing together when he had the energy. All these little things made the week much more manageable. It's great to be back reading your content!
ankur kakkar
· 9 months ago
hey ma'am,i think that is precisely what drives the world ... when you love your micro-experiences and continue pursuing those small things , you will become better and better at what you're doing ..eventually, you will reach a stage where you will be able to transform that micro-exp into a macro-exp ... i know of so many people who are trying to do just that... at the same time, you ought to have the "intellectual courage" to pursue your interests passionately and not give in to the persistent demands of society/job/other external disturbances........ slowly, but surely you will realise that it is your HOBBY that can give you much more in terms of everything including money... it will give you a meaningful life !!
Sunny Jamiel
· 9 months ago
Maya,Nicely put. The ability to enjoy the journey makes reaching at the destination more fulfilling indeed.
Maya
· 9 months ago
I just typed my responses and lost them!Stacey - thank you - it is so hard isn't it? Taking care of kids is one of the hardest things ever and I do think microexperiences can be really powerful here.Ankur - perseverence is a big deal. I have never been just really good at anything - so I understand your perspective very well!
Tricia
· 8 months ago
Great post, Maya. I can see so many applications for this in my life...personal and professional.
Bradpete
· 8 months ago
Very nice analysis on micro experiences I love doing good moment by moment.
All Comments
I love the term "thin slices" and LOVE the software analogy. So true about incorporating micro-journeys/architectures in software. I love the feedback I get when I do this and really, it makes for a better outcome and a more robust system in the end, doesn't it?
Hi Avani,
Yes, you remind me of myself in some ways although I loved my work way too much - but I also looked forward to taking a break and catching up with friends at work. I am a very serious - work when I work kind of a person, so taking that break really helped add that human/interaction aspect into my work!
Hi Mare -
It is funny how you liken micro-experiences to a lot of what you say in your posts - because I thought of a bunch of your posts when I was writing this. Micro-experiences are indeed hacks to deal with procrastination, get more effective and creative too.
Hi Vered,
Isn't it great that we enjoy our blogs so much? I love my space - thank you for stopping by here. Yes, I think micro-experiences can be powerful - you could probably use some of them to slow you down some without making it seem like you are trying too hard - the right hacks might really help your pace without affecting your work and/or quality :)