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This is the proposal I submitted to CMX in June 2022. While my topic wasn’t accepted, they did ask me to speak on a panel, “How To Create Memorable Community Events (YouTube Link).”
In addition to the written proposal, they asked for links to videos of past speaking experiences. I hadn’t spoken publicly before, so I created a couple of videos. Heaven help me; I’m going to provide links to them below. Enjoy!
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I have ritualized my skincare routine. It is some time I carved out just for me. At first, it was a chore. Now, I find it energizing, and I’d miss it if I stopped.
Skincare is, by necessity, repetitive and routine. So are many community management tasks. They can also feel tedious, but when you reframe them into mindful activities, they become a source of energy and renewal.
It is easy to lose touch with our members when we don’t spend time with them. It can cause us to lose sight of what’s important to them – and us. Surveys gather useful information but can’t create a bond or a connection with our members. That bond is one of the things we need to help nurture the health of our communities.
Many of us gravitate to this field because we are passionate about connecting – both for ourselves and others. Cultivating community care habits and rituals ensures we continue feeding that passion. It makes our communities better.
Takeaways:
- Curate community management rituals.
- Reframe everyday tasks as good community hygiene.
- Methods to stay connected with community members, even if the job description doesn’t require regular interaction in the community.
- Practical ways to invest in the parts of the job that bring joy.
Piper T Wilson 