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jessa

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Everyday Stories, Lived

Work

  • Because we have (want) to be there

    When we set a goal, we commit ourselves to a journey. Sitting in the car for so many hours is fun until you no longer have stories to tell. Even if your eyes want to shut themselves as the endless array of trees, grass, hills, skies blur out your vision, you still wake up, cutting… Read more

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  • The wonders of clearly defined outcomes

    If you want to radically change when and where work happens in your organization while still achieving results, you also have to change the very definition of “work” itself, moving it away from surveillance and visible busyness, and toward defined outcomes and trust.— from How to achieve sustainable remote work by Cal Newport From yesterday’s… Read more

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  • A different kind of workplace

    So Ressler and Thompson took a leap with their pilot program, telling the participants that they could work whenever, wherever, as long as the work got done, without the need to commit to a fixed schedule in advance or even announce their decisions. There were more complaints from some of the managers. “How will I… Read more

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  • Takes a lot of getting used to

    When we didn’t have any choice but to stay in our homes a year ago, we felt lost. And for a time, we were unable to continue our lives the way we wanted to. But then, being human, we learned to adapt and shape a new way of life. So we carried over online the… Read more

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  • Exploring QGIS: Covid-19 total cases, recoveries, and deaths in Davao Region, Philippines

    This time, I narrowed the focus to Davao Region, Philippines, using the Department of Health Covid-19 tracker data. It’s interesting how the cases and recoveries in the region are related, while deaths are higher in Davao City and its neighbors: Davao del Norte, Compostela Valley, and Davao del Sur. Read more

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  • Exploring QGIS: Map of the Philippines, classified by region

    Yes, I don’t just blog every day. I actually have work to keep the lights on. No, mapping is not something I am paid for. But being an enthusiast of data visualization, I decided to explore this freeware because it sure comes in handy later in my career. You might want to try it out… Read more

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  • Removing distractions

    Highlighting the importance of removing distractions becomes implicit whenever conversations run around the theme of getting the work done. Admit it or not, most of us already know what those activities are that distract us. Identifying them is surprisingly easy. But it takes commitment to put them into light and take action to remove them. Read more

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