Microaffections and Microaffirmations by Isabel Espinal https://padlet.com/isabelespinal/microaffections Please share your examples and thoughts. You can share anonymously or login and share or just write your name at the end of your post – it's up to you. en-us 2022-09-27 11:13:16 UTC 2023-06-22 09:57:21 UTC hello@padlet.com I enjoy phone calls or notes from people. https://padlet.com/isabelespinal/microaffections/wish/2477374644 2023-02-11 16:05:41 UTC https://padlet.com/isabelespinal/microaffections/wish/2477374644 Student workers https://padlet.com/isabelespinal/microaffections/wish/2477374881 The person who takes over my shift telling me to get home safe and have a good night]]> 2023-02-11 16:05:55 UTC https://padlet.com/isabelespinal/microaffections/wish/2477374881 https://padlet.com/isabelespinal/microaffections/wish/2477374949 Specifics on why something I did was appreciated ]]> 2023-02-11 16:06:04 UTC https://padlet.com/isabelespinal/microaffections/wish/2477374949 Hype-person https://padlet.com/isabelespinal/microaffections/wish/2477375249 I like to be everyone’s hype-person. In those moments when someone feels doubt, insecurity, or imposter syndrome I want to remind them of the amazing things they’ve done and continue to do just by existing. 
-Hebah Emara]]> 2023-02-11 16:06:47 UTC https://padlet.com/isabelespinal/microaffections/wish/2477375249 https://padlet.com/isabelespinal/microaffections/wish/2477375288 I see and appreciate how hard you worked on this]]> 2023-02-11 16:06:53 UTC https://padlet.com/isabelespinal/microaffections/wish/2477375288 https://padlet.com/isabelespinal/microaffections/wish/2477375444 I love to let people know when their work or comments make me excited for more or incorporating into my work and sharing how inspiring I find them to be]]> 2023-02-11 16:07:18 UTC https://padlet.com/isabelespinal/microaffections/wish/2477375444 I like to listen to confidence building music via Spotify. gegechamblee https://padlet.com/isabelespinal/microaffections/wish/2477375536 2023-02-11 16:07:30 UTC https://padlet.com/isabelespinal/microaffections/wish/2477375536 https://padlet.com/isabelespinal/microaffections/wish/2477375687 I love getting emails, with co-workers, or my manager, CC’d that praise my performance in an area of my job. 
~ Candace Jacobs (UNCG)]]> 2023-02-11 16:07:38 UTC https://padlet.com/isabelespinal/microaffections/wish/2477375687 https://padlet.com/isabelespinal/microaffections/wish/2477376019 I feel like microaffections/microaffirmations could also easily become a microaggression depending on its delivery and who is giving you the microaffections/microaffirmations]]> 2023-02-11 16:08:28 UTC https://padlet.com/isabelespinal/microaffections/wish/2477376019 https://padlet.com/isabelespinal/microaffections/wish/2477376024 I like to put care packages together for students during finals week. I am the faculty co-sponsor of our Native American student group on campus, so I set up a study space for them in the library and bring in homemade frybread. We do not have a large Native community where I live and work, so the students are usually far from home. I find that food is one of the best ways to spread some love, during those stressful testing times. 
-Tara K. ]]> 2023-02-11 16:08:29 UTC https://padlet.com/isabelespinal/microaffections/wish/2477376024 https://padlet.com/isabelespinal/microaffections/wish/2477376064 I’m great at noticing if someone has a new haircut, or glasses, or is trying something new with their makeup or clothing. It’s wonderful when you compliment a choice someone has made and they say “you’re the first/only person to notice! Thanks!” ]]> 2023-02-11 16:08:35 UTC https://padlet.com/isabelespinal/microaffections/wish/2477376064 https://padlet.com/isabelespinal/microaffections/wish/2477376697 I send emails, or provide verbal affirmation, to co-workers when they need encouragement. 
~ Candace Jacobs (UNCG)]]> 2023-02-11 16:09:54 UTC https://padlet.com/isabelespinal/microaffections/wish/2477376697 https://padlet.com/isabelespinal/microaffections/wish/2477377641 I think I need to work on internalizing and recognizing that I deserve to receive microaffections and microaffirmations when they come my way. Normalize micro affirmative care!]]> 2023-02-11 16:11:47 UTC https://padlet.com/isabelespinal/microaffections/wish/2477377641 https://padlet.com/isabelespinal/microaffections/wish/2477378249 Both can make you feel seen, heard, and supported, especially as a BIPOC librarian. These are essential to help a BIPOC librarian going when they are facing microaggressions and/or feeling unsupported and marginalized in largely white spaces. 

~ Candace Jacobs (UNCG)]]> 2023-02-11 16:12:59 UTC https://padlet.com/isabelespinal/microaffections/wish/2477378249 https://padlet.com/isabelespinal/microaffections/wish/2477379899 Caring/nurturing my work family with food!!! 🥪🍴🍪🥗]]> 2023-02-11 16:16:18 UTC https://padlet.com/isabelespinal/microaffections/wish/2477379899 https://padlet.com/isabelespinal/microaffections/wish/2477387490 going to get food/sharing food, especially popsicles !!]]> 2023-02-11 16:31:31 UTC https://padlet.com/isabelespinal/microaffections/wish/2477387490 https://padlet.com/isabelespinal/microaffections/wish/2477389351 Why do I keep thinking that I need to be tough? I am still wrestling with the idea that rest, quitting, and asking for help makes me look weak, and I need to be a strong Latina woman who can do everything. ]]> 2023-02-11 16:34:21 UTC https://padlet.com/isabelespinal/microaffections/wish/2477389351 https://padlet.com/isabelespinal/microaffections/wish/2477908801 I like to use touch — I like to hug, hold someone’s hand, or just put my hand on someone’s back. But I know this is not the usual practice in some cultures so I do this contextually and check in with people about it. But some people in my professional worlds love it and look forward to my hugs and have told me I give the best hugs.]]> 2023-02-12 16:07:43 UTC https://padlet.com/isabelespinal/microaffections/wish/2477908801 https://padlet.com/isabelespinal/microaffections/wish/2479700924 I like to hear affirmations from those in higher positions about my own leadership abilities. I dont want to be patronized as just being good for diversity or even complimented for my supposed braveness if it's an empty compliment. Yes I am brave but don't say I'm brave and keep me down. I want to be told that I am seen as a potential official leader in my library by those who are official leaders. To be told I am seen as potentially one of them someday-- hopefully someday soon. ]]> 2023-02-13 14:52:43 UTC https://padlet.com/isabelespinal/microaffections/wish/2479700924 I send people handwritten cards either by postage mail or interoffice mail. I have a hobby of collecting postcards while traveling and I use them for these purposes. I don't mind spending a few minutes of my day on each card/person if it means lifting their spirits. https://padlet.com/isabelespinal/microaffections/wish/2490692446 2023-02-22 06:02:24 UTC https://padlet.com/isabelespinal/microaffections/wish/2490692446 In figuring out what my activism looks like as I transition into different spaces, microaffections are definitely something I need to practice and incorporate. Giving praise is really challenging for me. https://padlet.com/isabelespinal/microaffections/wish/2491503844 2023-02-22 17:40:15 UTC https://padlet.com/isabelespinal/microaffections/wish/2491503844 https://padlet.com/isabelespinal/microaffections/wish/2493184464 I love when people appreciate how much I care about the people and things I work with, whether or not they know how it interacts with my personal practice :) I second guess my thoughts making sense to others, so it's affirming.]]> 2023-02-23 22:12:23 UTC https://padlet.com/isabelespinal/microaffections/wish/2493184464 https://padlet.com/isabelespinal/microaffections/wish/2493187364 My sister says "I just love to laugh!" which is simple and true and silly to point out sometimes. When I don't know a specific compliment to give someone, I at least try to have something to laugh about with all of my coworkers :)]]> 2023-02-23 22:17:09 UTC https://padlet.com/isabelespinal/microaffections/wish/2493187364