I saw something so brilliant, I was just sad that I had not thought of it myself. There is a twitter hashtag and a movement around #wycwyc (and a website that compiles tweets and Instagram posts). Initially, I thought of my old WYSIWYG from old spreadsheet technology! Then I checked out the website. #wycwyc is defined as:
This handle was “born from a longing to end perfectionist tendencies and the ‘start tomorrow’ mindset.” They say, “the #wycwyc movement reminds us doing what we can when we can is enough. There is no starting over, no magic day of the week, no throwing away the day. By doing what we can when we can we will reach our goals. Doing something is ALWAYS better than doing nothing and Incremental shifts add up to change over time.” Amen!
This is an approach that I have tried to follow since the 90s when my Consulting career gave me only 15 minutes to run or workout on some days. Instead of doing nothing, I ran for 15 minutes. Now, if I am short on time, I do a 7 minute workout or some “Hot5” segments (see this post for links to those apps). If I had know this was “a thing,” I would have started my own movement. Kidding here, but I think this is a solid philosophy and something to remind ourselves of in our hectic lives.
You can join the #wycwyc movement on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and your blog by using the #wycwyc hashtag.
I also found a cool new website called Inobites. They say, “Innovate or die. Bite-size survival tactics for a modern world. Bites by Luke Eid, Global Director of Innovation at TBWA Worldwide.” The site offers some very simple statements to get you thinking and some statements with links to articles to support their premises.
Here are some examples:
Inobite #1
Start your next conversation with “What if?”
Inobite #55
Over 37 billion is spent each year on unproductive meetings. Here are three things to ask yourself before calling the next meeting: INFOGRAPHIC
I am really digging this site. I am following on Twitter, too!
In case you missed it, check out 
theSkimm, an awesome, addictive daily newsletter that sums up the news with personality.
They say, “theSkimm is an email newsletter for anyone short on time.” Their concept is simple. They read. We Skimm. They “cross party and subject lines to break down what it seems everyone else is talking about.”
I started getting theSkimm when I originally posted about it and I LOVE it! The writing is succinct and clever. I feel like my savvy friends are telling me the scoop. It is good to have friends in the know. Each day they have a “quote of the day”, tops stories, “repeat after me” (which I think is a recap of yesterday’s important stories) and the new “things to know.”
I recommend checking out theSkimm. You can sign up for daily emails HERE.
And it’s Friday, so here are some great deals* I found around the interwebs to celebrate the 4th:
- Hey Chicago lady runners, this weekend only, get 50% off on the Zooma Women’s Half on 8/2 from Groupon. Only $49 for great swag and course!
- BOGO smoothies at Jamba Juice this weekend (through 7/6) with this coupon.
- Chicago friends – save 50% on local goodies and groceries from Finds’ fave Artizone from Amazon deals.
- Get 37% off on a variety of salt grinders from Finds’ fave Gourmet Nut from Groupon – only $16.99.
- Get $5 off at Uniqlo for sharing the #uniqloluv on Facebook or Twitter.
- Get a free audiobook with a no obligation 30 day trial at Audible.com.
- ebates has double cash back on 22 stores this weekend including Living Social (extra 14% off with code 14JULY up to $20), Expedia, Macy’s and Nordstrom.
- Get 20% off on hemp goodies and products with code Save20 at Hippie Butter. Get an extra gift if you spend over $50!
- Find Subscription Boxes has some AWESOME coupons on great subscription boxes.
- Pay $5 for $25 at Finds’ fave Healthy Surprise and other great deals from Ethical Deal Chicago.
- Check out awesome deals on athletic gear and trips from The Clymb. Act fast deals are up for a limited time. Start with Active Junky to get an additional 12% cash back. See many more offers at Active Junky.
- Gilt City has great deals in Chicago, NYC, LA and more. Start with ebates for additional cash back. Companion site GILT has great men’s, women’s and kids’ deals at awesome prices, too.
- Get 20% discount off all Custom T-Shirts from Crooked Brook through 7/11 with the code EricaFinds
- Get 50% off your first outfit at Fabletics. I LOVE mine!
- Save 40% on awesome portable coconut water products from Cocogo with code ERICAFINDS.
That’s all I have for now! We are headed to my happy place for the 4th weekend – my brother’s farm. Expect lots of pics!
PS. Don’t forget my active giveaways! I have an uberfit tank, lots of Truebars, Hail Merry coupons and a Christmas in July race entry up for grabs! Great stuff!
*Please note: This post contains some affiliate/referral links and I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking on my links. Some are just good deals I found and shared. Either way, you win!