Lissy @ HuMindWise
@humindwise.com
Beating burnout and building better days in tech--one playful step at a time
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Just a couple of weeks ago now, I led a workshop at Techqueria's Digital Summit on using play to build communities of care at work.
You can watch the full replay and follow along on the miro board, too!
techqueriaworkshop.humindwise.com
#workingintech #latineheritage #workplacewellbeing
You can watch the full replay and follow along on the miro board, too!
techqueriaworkshop.humindwise.com
#workingintech #latineheritage #workplacewellbeing
October 15, 2025 at 4:04 AM
Just a couple of weeks ago now, I led a workshop at Techqueria's Digital Summit on using play to build communities of care at work.
You can watch the full replay and follow along on the miro board, too!
techqueriaworkshop.humindwise.com
#workingintech #latineheritage #workplacewellbeing
You can watch the full replay and follow along on the miro board, too!
techqueriaworkshop.humindwise.com
#workingintech #latineheritage #workplacewellbeing
This week's reading is about making meaning at work!
#WorkingInTech #TechInMichigan #SoftSkillsMatter
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#WorkingInTech #TechInMichigan #SoftSkillsMatter
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Witchy Work Week #5 | Tarot for Tech Folks
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August 18, 2025 at 1:59 PM
This week's reading is about making meaning at work!
#WorkingInTech #TechInMichigan #SoftSkillsMatter
www.youtube.com/shorts/bpyIC...
#WorkingInTech #TechInMichigan #SoftSkillsMatter
www.youtube.com/shorts/bpyIC...
4 Witchy Work Weeks in! It's still a little cringe, but it's worth it to share some of the ways I think we could all be growing this week. Namely - rest! #workingintech #techinmichigan
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www.youtube.com/shorts/3cXAg...
Witchy Work Week #4 | Tarot for Tech Folks
Welcome to the Witchy Work Week, a weekly tarot for tech workers. Each week, I pull three cards, one for focus, one for action, and one for opportunity, and use them to discuss the modern work week.…
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August 11, 2025 at 12:33 PM
4 Witchy Work Weeks in! It's still a little cringe, but it's worth it to share some of the ways I think we could all be growing this week. Namely - rest! #workingintech #techinmichigan
www.youtube.com/shorts/3cXAg...
www.youtube.com/shorts/3cXAg...
This week's tarot for tech is all about noticing what's not working and making space for growth. #workingintech #tarotfortech #softskills
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Witchy Work Week #3 | Tarot for Tech Folks
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August 4, 2025 at 1:23 PM
This week's tarot for tech is all about noticing what's not working and making space for growth. #workingintech #tarotfortech #softskills
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www.youtube.com/shorts/iY80r...
I can't tell the future but I can help you see some opportunities for growth this week!
#workingintech #tarotfortech #softskills
#workingintech #tarotfortech #softskills
July 28, 2025 at 4:42 PM
I can't tell the future but I can help you see some opportunities for growth this week!
#workingintech #tarotfortech #softskills
#workingintech #tarotfortech #softskills
"Quiet cracking" is the new buzzword for the state of working while unhappy, struggling, and stunted. Cool cool cool.
Dealing with the symptoms means we're sweeping dust and rubble while the ceiling caves in. Point to and examine the cracks in this exploitative system instead. #workingintech
Dealing with the symptoms means we're sweeping dust and rubble while the ceiling caves in. Point to and examine the cracks in this exploitative system instead. #workingintech
a man in a leather jacket and tie is saying cool cool cool cool cool cool cool
Alt: Jake, from Brooklyn 99, a man in a leather jacket and tie is saying cool cool cool cool cool cool cool and looking around anxiously
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July 26, 2025 at 2:25 PM
"Quiet cracking" is the new buzzword for the state of working while unhappy, struggling, and stunted. Cool cool cool.
Dealing with the symptoms means we're sweeping dust and rubble while the ceiling caves in. Point to and examine the cracks in this exploitative system instead. #workingintech
Dealing with the symptoms means we're sweeping dust and rubble while the ceiling caves in. Point to and examine the cracks in this exploitative system instead. #workingintech
This week at The Party, our community of care for folks working in tech, we held out first campfire! Based on the topic of the month, tiny acts of rebellion, we told stories, journaled, and reflected on what it means to us.
Here's what we learned ⬇️
#workingintech #techforgood #techlife
Here's what we learned ⬇️
#workingintech #techforgood #techlife
July 24, 2025 at 7:40 PM
This week at The Party, our community of care for folks working in tech, we held out first campfire! Based on the topic of the month, tiny acts of rebellion, we told stories, journaled, and reflected on what it means to us.
Here's what we learned ⬇️
#workingintech #techforgood #techlife
Here's what we learned ⬇️
#workingintech #techforgood #techlife
Tarot for tech folks? I've drawn 3 cards to explore the ways we work, reframe how we think, and consider what we need for more workplace wellbeing this week.
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#techlife #playful
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#techlife #playful
Witchy Work Week #1 | Tarot for Tech
Each week, I pull three cards and weave a reading inspired by the modern work week, focused on making work more peaceful and joyous.
Perfect for developers, designers, PMs, ops, and anyone working in tech who wants a little more insight, magic, and meaning in their work week.
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July 21, 2025 at 12:37 PM
Tarot for tech folks? I've drawn 3 cards to explore the ways we work, reframe how we think, and consider what we need for more workplace wellbeing this week.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=tZJ_...
#techlife #playful
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#techlife #playful
This month in Soft Skills, Big Feels...It seems that a lot of folks are reflecting on the state of tech recently.
I've rounded up some of my favorite links and added my own bit of reflection. Also, an update on the upcoming community of care, The Party!
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I've rounded up some of my favorite links and added my own bit of reflection. Also, an update on the upcoming community of care, The Party!
humindwise.kit.com/posts/soft-s...
[Soft Skills, Big Feels] Folks in tech are feeling a certain kind of way...
This month, discussing the heartbeat of tech and a round-up of reflective articles from those working in tech
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June 30, 2025 at 2:07 PM
This month in Soft Skills, Big Feels...It seems that a lot of folks are reflecting on the state of tech recently.
I've rounded up some of my favorite links and added my own bit of reflection. Also, an update on the upcoming community of care, The Party!
humindwise.kit.com/posts/soft-s...
I've rounded up some of my favorite links and added my own bit of reflection. Also, an update on the upcoming community of care, The Party!
humindwise.kit.com/posts/soft-s...
Today, I gave my first ever talk on games, featuring lesser known gems in the role playing space. I was nervous but it was a blast! I even did a mini demo of Honey Heist, and had the chat act as gamemaster. Un-bear-ivably fun!
Thinking about running it again soon, maybe with a few new surprises!
Thinking about running it again soon, maybe with a few new surprises!
May 23, 2025 at 11:02 PM
Today, I gave my first ever talk on games, featuring lesser known gems in the role playing space. I was nervous but it was a blast! I even did a mini demo of Honey Heist, and had the chat act as gamemaster. Un-bear-ivably fun!
Thinking about running it again soon, maybe with a few new surprises!
Thinking about running it again soon, maybe with a few new surprises!
I asked a real life artist (@iseriouslylovebluecircles on insta) to create an action figure that reflects who I am, complete with some of my favorite things! See how many you can identify. Do we have any in common? Note the socks: fuzzy, cozy, and based on a real pair, too.
May 22, 2025 at 12:01 PM
I asked a real life artist (@iseriouslylovebluecircles on insta) to create an action figure that reflects who I am, complete with some of my favorite things! See how many you can identify. Do we have any in common? Note the socks: fuzzy, cozy, and based on a real pair, too.
Find meaning today with this free worksheet to help connect what matters to you + what you do at work.
Hate Mondays a little less → meaningquest.humindwise.com
#JoyAtWork #Tech
Hate Mondays a little less → meaningquest.humindwise.com
#JoyAtWork #Tech
Making Meaning at Work
A worksheet to help you find meaning in what you do.
meaningquest.humindwise.com
April 28, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Find meaning today with this free worksheet to help connect what matters to you + what you do at work.
Hate Mondays a little less → meaningquest.humindwise.com
#JoyAtWork #Tech
Hate Mondays a little less → meaningquest.humindwise.com
#JoyAtWork #Tech
What do a vampire, a criminal bear, and an aggressive butterfly have in common? Find out May 23rd at 12pm ET!
This is for anyone who loves games, stories, or fun chaos. If you work in tech, you’ll also discover some new ways to up your soft skills!
tinyurl.com/unheardofgames
This is for anyone who loves games, stories, or fun chaos. If you work in tech, you’ll also discover some new ways to up your soft skills!
tinyurl.com/unheardofgames
April 23, 2025 at 1:04 PM
What do a vampire, a criminal bear, and an aggressive butterfly have in common? Find out May 23rd at 12pm ET!
This is for anyone who loves games, stories, or fun chaos. If you work in tech, you’ll also discover some new ways to up your soft skills!
tinyurl.com/unheardofgames
This is for anyone who loves games, stories, or fun chaos. If you work in tech, you’ll also discover some new ways to up your soft skills!
tinyurl.com/unheardofgames
You don’t have to wait for a full on existential crisis to remember what joy feels like.
This worksheet is $free.99 and helps folks working in tech playfully reconnect with joy, even between back to back meetings, shifty roadmaps, and endless tickets.
Accept the quest → joyquest.humindwise.com
This worksheet is $free.99 and helps folks working in tech playfully reconnect with joy, even between back to back meetings, shifty roadmaps, and endless tickets.
Accept the quest → joyquest.humindwise.com
April 21, 2025 at 1:01 PM
You don’t have to wait for a full on existential crisis to remember what joy feels like.
This worksheet is $free.99 and helps folks working in tech playfully reconnect with joy, even between back to back meetings, shifty roadmaps, and endless tickets.
Accept the quest → joyquest.humindwise.com
This worksheet is $free.99 and helps folks working in tech playfully reconnect with joy, even between back to back meetings, shifty roadmaps, and endless tickets.
Accept the quest → joyquest.humindwise.com
Last week, I designed a game where my client took on the role of the deity of presentations and picked affirmations to send to folks in distress. At the end, they said:
"If I’d say these to a friend, I should probably say them to myself, too."
EXACTLY. Be kind to yourself.
#impostersyndrome
"If I’d say these to a friend, I should probably say them to myself, too."
EXACTLY. Be kind to yourself.
#impostersyndrome
February 10, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Last week, I designed a game where my client took on the role of the deity of presentations and picked affirmations to send to folks in distress. At the end, they said:
"If I’d say these to a friend, I should probably say them to myself, too."
EXACTLY. Be kind to yourself.
#impostersyndrome
"If I’d say these to a friend, I should probably say them to myself, too."
EXACTLY. Be kind to yourself.
#impostersyndrome
Reposted by Lissy @ HuMindWise
I don't know who needs to hear this today but self-care isn't selfish.
January 29, 2025 at 4:31 PM
I don't know who needs to hear this today but self-care isn't selfish.
Hi! 👋 Sneak peek of something I’m working on: a workshop that starts in the office and ends in the stars. Part of a bigger journey to bring peace, joy, & balance to work by setting clear goals and developing the skills to make it happen. ✨
#WorkplaceWellbeing #SoftSkills #Miro
#WorkplaceWellbeing #SoftSkills #Miro
January 29, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Hi! 👋 Sneak peek of something I’m working on: a workshop that starts in the office and ends in the stars. Part of a bigger journey to bring peace, joy, & balance to work by setting clear goals and developing the skills to make it happen. ✨
#WorkplaceWellbeing #SoftSkills #Miro
#WorkplaceWellbeing #SoftSkills #Miro
Reposted by Lissy @ HuMindWise
I don't know who needs to hear this but : You're not in trouble and nobody is mad at you, relax your jaw
January 27, 2025 at 4:01 AM
I don't know who needs to hear this but : You're not in trouble and nobody is mad at you, relax your jaw
Reading the science feeds like...
a woman in a striped shirt is standing in a kitchen holding a piece of paper .
Alt: A GIF from the film Goodburger where Kel, from comedy duo Keenan and Kel, is reading a piece of paper and saying mhmm, oh, oh yeah, I know some of these words.
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January 27, 2025 at 4:54 AM
Reading the science feeds like...
This spiky crab survives under intense pressure, proof that even in the toughest times, life finds a way. The spiky crab is all of us. Be a spiky crab!
#crabpeople #selfcare
#crabpeople #selfcare
Just making sure that everyone is aware of this crab that NOAA scientists found
January 19, 2025 at 3:13 PM
This spiky crab survives under intense pressure, proof that even in the toughest times, life finds a way. The spiky crab is all of us. Be a spiky crab!
#crabpeople #selfcare
#crabpeople #selfcare
Day 12 of the New Year Recharge Countdown 🎉
I made a worksheet for you: Making Your Own Meaning at Work. Use it to reflect on your values, skills, and motivations and connect what matters to you with the work you’re already doing.
Get the worksheet + countdown: https://tinyurl.com/nyrcountdown
I made a worksheet for you: Making Your Own Meaning at Work. Use it to reflect on your values, skills, and motivations and connect what matters to you with the work you’re already doing.
Get the worksheet + countdown: https://tinyurl.com/nyrcountdown
January 6, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Day 12 of the New Year Recharge Countdown 🎉
I made a worksheet for you: Making Your Own Meaning at Work. Use it to reflect on your values, skills, and motivations and connect what matters to you with the work you’re already doing.
Get the worksheet + countdown: https://tinyurl.com/nyrcountdown
I made a worksheet for you: Making Your Own Meaning at Work. Use it to reflect on your values, skills, and motivations and connect what matters to you with the work you’re already doing.
Get the worksheet + countdown: https://tinyurl.com/nyrcountdown
Day 11 of the New Year Recharge Countdown ✨
I made a teeny site for daily affirmations. These can help shift your mindset and set your brain to friend for the day.
Get your affirmation: https://techaffirmations.neocities.org/
View the countdown board: https://tinyurl.com/nyrcountdown
I made a teeny site for daily affirmations. These can help shift your mindset and set your brain to friend for the day.
Get your affirmation: https://techaffirmations.neocities.org/
View the countdown board: https://tinyurl.com/nyrcountdown
January 5, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Day 11 of the New Year Recharge Countdown ✨
I made a teeny site for daily affirmations. These can help shift your mindset and set your brain to friend for the day.
Get your affirmation: https://techaffirmations.neocities.org/
View the countdown board: https://tinyurl.com/nyrcountdown
I made a teeny site for daily affirmations. These can help shift your mindset and set your brain to friend for the day.
Get your affirmation: https://techaffirmations.neocities.org/
View the countdown board: https://tinyurl.com/nyrcountdown
Day 10 of the New Year Recharge Countdown 🎶
As Deee-Lite sang in the late 80s and early 90s, "Groove is in the heart." I’ve handpicked some tunes for you to groove, focus, or relax.
Take a moment, hit play, and let the music do its thing.
Get the links: https://tinyurl.com/nyrcountdown
As Deee-Lite sang in the late 80s and early 90s, "Groove is in the heart." I’ve handpicked some tunes for you to groove, focus, or relax.
Take a moment, hit play, and let the music do its thing.
Get the links: https://tinyurl.com/nyrcountdown
January 4, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Day 10 of the New Year Recharge Countdown 🎶
As Deee-Lite sang in the late 80s and early 90s, "Groove is in the heart." I’ve handpicked some tunes for you to groove, focus, or relax.
Take a moment, hit play, and let the music do its thing.
Get the links: https://tinyurl.com/nyrcountdown
As Deee-Lite sang in the late 80s and early 90s, "Groove is in the heart." I’ve handpicked some tunes for you to groove, focus, or relax.
Take a moment, hit play, and let the music do its thing.
Get the links: https://tinyurl.com/nyrcountdown
Day 9 of the New Year Recharge Countdown 🌟
Sometimes, we forget about the little things. The Japanese series Design Ah! encourages us to slow down and take a look around with fresh eyes.
About Design Ah!: https://arun.is/blog/design-ah/
Visit the countdown: https://tinyurl.com/nyrcountdown
Sometimes, we forget about the little things. The Japanese series Design Ah! encourages us to slow down and take a look around with fresh eyes.
About Design Ah!: https://arun.is/blog/design-ah/
Visit the countdown: https://tinyurl.com/nyrcountdown
January 3, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Day 9 of the New Year Recharge Countdown 🌟
Sometimes, we forget about the little things. The Japanese series Design Ah! encourages us to slow down and take a look around with fresh eyes.
About Design Ah!: https://arun.is/blog/design-ah/
Visit the countdown: https://tinyurl.com/nyrcountdown
Sometimes, we forget about the little things. The Japanese series Design Ah! encourages us to slow down and take a look around with fresh eyes.
About Design Ah!: https://arun.is/blog/design-ah/
Visit the countdown: https://tinyurl.com/nyrcountdown
Day 8 of the New Year Recharge Countdown 🌿
Today’s tip: take 3 minutes to breathe. Deep breaths can recharge your mind and body, even in the middle of a busy day. Give it a go!
Calm Breath Guide: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=92xTPH7OtLs
View the board: https://tinyurl.com/nyrcountdown
Today’s tip: take 3 minutes to breathe. Deep breaths can recharge your mind and body, even in the middle of a busy day. Give it a go!
Calm Breath Guide: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=92xTPH7OtLs
View the board: https://tinyurl.com/nyrcountdown
January 2, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Day 8 of the New Year Recharge Countdown 🌿
Today’s tip: take 3 minutes to breathe. Deep breaths can recharge your mind and body, even in the middle of a busy day. Give it a go!
Calm Breath Guide: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=92xTPH7OtLs
View the board: https://tinyurl.com/nyrcountdown
Today’s tip: take 3 minutes to breathe. Deep breaths can recharge your mind and body, even in the middle of a busy day. Give it a go!
Calm Breath Guide: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=92xTPH7OtLs
View the board: https://tinyurl.com/nyrcountdown