Staff Meeting 03.09.22 by Tony Ortuno https://padlet.com/tortuno/t833j71t1teltwk1 “Caring for myself is not self-indulgence, it is self-preservation, and that is an act of political warfare.” -Audre Lorde "Self-care and community care are two sides of a beautiful balance. We intend to practice freedom, to continue caring for our bodies, and spirits; to sustain our people while we take among the stars." en-us 2022-03-09 00:57:40 UTC 2025-04-26 06:25:15 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f4bb.png response tortuno https://padlet.com/tortuno/t833j71t1teltwk1/wish/2086739156 2022-03-09 18:59:39 UTC https://padlet.com/tortuno/t833j71t1teltwk1/wish/2086739156 https://padlet.com/tortuno/t833j71t1teltwk1/wish/2086740895 2022-03-09 19:00:42 UTC https://padlet.com/tortuno/t833j71t1teltwk1/wish/2086740895 ccovington16 https://padlet.com/tortuno/t833j71t1teltwk1/wish/2086741409 2022-03-09 19:00:59 UTC https://padlet.com/tortuno/t833j71t1teltwk1/wish/2086741409 Allowing myself to grow by slowing down and drinking tea! https://padlet.com/tortuno/t833j71t1teltwk1/wish/2086741534 2022-03-09 19:01:02 UTC https://padlet.com/tortuno/t833j71t1teltwk1/wish/2086741534 to know you are more valuable than the work itself https://padlet.com/tortuno/t833j71t1teltwk1/wish/2086741962 2022-03-09 19:01:18 UTC https://padlet.com/tortuno/t833j71t1teltwk1/wish/2086741962 https://padlet.com/tortuno/t833j71t1teltwk1/wish/2086742751 By not taking our sustainability seriously, we're undermining our own potential. ]]> 2022-03-09 19:01:48 UTC https://padlet.com/tortuno/t833j71t1teltwk1/wish/2086742751 https://padlet.com/tortuno/t833j71t1teltwk1/wish/2086744023 Zoom lunchdates with other femme friends is cute. Necessary. ]]> 2022-03-09 19:02:34 UTC https://padlet.com/tortuno/t833j71t1teltwk1/wish/2086744023 cedwards194 https://padlet.com/tortuno/t833j71t1teltwk1/wish/2086744045 2022-03-09 19:02:34 UTC https://padlet.com/tortuno/t833j71t1teltwk1/wish/2086744045 https://padlet.com/tortuno/t833j71t1teltwk1/wish/2086744122 2022-03-09 19:02:37 UTC https://padlet.com/tortuno/t833j71t1teltwk1/wish/2086744122 https://padlet.com/tortuno/t833j71t1teltwk1/wish/2086744729 In order to help others, we have to be in a good place first.]]> 2022-03-09 19:03:00 UTC https://padlet.com/tortuno/t833j71t1teltwk1/wish/2086744729 nature https://padlet.com/tortuno/t833j71t1teltwk1/wish/2086744755 2022-03-09 19:03:01 UTC https://padlet.com/tortuno/t833j71t1teltwk1/wish/2086744755 setting time and capacity boundaries (learning to say no, walking away from work in the evening) https://padlet.com/tortuno/t833j71t1teltwk1/wish/2086744908 2022-03-09 19:03:07 UTC https://padlet.com/tortuno/t833j71t1teltwk1/wish/2086744908 Slowing down with the work you are trying to complete we don't always have to be the ones to do everything at once. ylagunasguerrero https://padlet.com/tortuno/t833j71t1teltwk1/wish/2086744951 2022-03-09 19:03:09 UTC https://padlet.com/tortuno/t833j71t1teltwk1/wish/2086744951 give ourselves grace and the space to rest when we need to, encouraging each other to give ourselves patience as well https://padlet.com/tortuno/t833j71t1teltwk1/wish/2086745047 2022-03-09 19:03:14 UTC https://padlet.com/tortuno/t833j71t1teltwk1/wish/2086745047 https://padlet.com/tortuno/t833j71t1teltwk1/wish/2086745723 2022-03-09 19:03:40 UTC https://padlet.com/tortuno/t833j71t1teltwk1/wish/2086745723 evaluating my priorities/self goals and making plans to achieve them https://padlet.com/tortuno/t833j71t1teltwk1/wish/2086745887 2022-03-09 19:03:47 UTC https://padlet.com/tortuno/t833j71t1teltwk1/wish/2086745887 https://padlet.com/tortuno/t833j71t1teltwk1/wish/2086745928 Setting boundaries and taking space for ourselves]]> 2022-03-09 19:03:49 UTC https://padlet.com/tortuno/t833j71t1teltwk1/wish/2086745928 leaning into chaos, building a relationship with ease, working out, drinking water, being clear with boundaries... https://padlet.com/tortuno/t833j71t1teltwk1/wish/2086746148 2022-03-09 19:03:57 UTC https://padlet.com/tortuno/t833j71t1teltwk1/wish/2086746148 Allowing myself to fully step away from my computer and enjoy my own down time https://padlet.com/tortuno/t833j71t1teltwk1/wish/2086746262 2022-03-09 19:04:01 UTC https://padlet.com/tortuno/t833j71t1teltwk1/wish/2086746262 self care during breaks/ weekends. https://padlet.com/tortuno/t833j71t1teltwk1/wish/2086746396 2022-03-09 19:04:06 UTC https://padlet.com/tortuno/t833j71t1teltwk1/wish/2086746396 our existence is the resistance https://padlet.com/tortuno/t833j71t1teltwk1/wish/2086746963 2022-03-09 19:04:27 UTC https://padlet.com/tortuno/t833j71t1teltwk1/wish/2086746963 we have to create thriving environments for ourselves before we can help others in sustainable ways https://padlet.com/tortuno/t833j71t1teltwk1/wish/2086747448 2022-03-09 19:04:43 UTC https://padlet.com/tortuno/t833j71t1teltwk1/wish/2086747448 transform self, transform world https://padlet.com/tortuno/t833j71t1teltwk1/wish/2086747557 I'm seeing how strong I was when moving in survival/nonstop mode. I'm seeing how much stronger and grounded I feel while honoring my humanity. Always queer, but just trying to be here for the long run now.

]]> 2022-03-09 19:04:47 UTC https://padlet.com/tortuno/t833j71t1teltwk1/wish/2086747557 Making time to rest and recharge ylagunasguerrero https://padlet.com/tortuno/t833j71t1teltwk1/wish/2086747853 2022-03-09 19:04:58 UTC https://padlet.com/tortuno/t833j71t1teltwk1/wish/2086747853 https://padlet.com/tortuno/t833j71t1teltwk1/wish/2086748073 Therapy, chatting with friends, social media breaks ]]> 2022-03-09 19:05:06 UTC https://padlet.com/tortuno/t833j71t1teltwk1/wish/2086748073 4 day work weeks and more org weeks off. ccovington16 https://padlet.com/tortuno/t833j71t1teltwk1/wish/2086748169 2022-03-09 19:05:09 UTC https://padlet.com/tortuno/t833j71t1teltwk1/wish/2086748169 Break times with non-work items (ten minute clip + stretch, etc) https://padlet.com/tortuno/t833j71t1teltwk1/wish/2086748448 2022-03-09 19:05:20 UTC https://padlet.com/tortuno/t833j71t1teltwk1/wish/2086748448 https://padlet.com/tortuno/t833j71t1teltwk1/wish/2086748540 taking breaks between zoom meetings]]> 2022-03-09 19:05:24 UTC https://padlet.com/tortuno/t833j71t1teltwk1/wish/2086748540 Spending quality time with myself, journal, during spa dates. Also, leaning in on the love and support of my friends, and dog. cedwards194 https://padlet.com/tortuno/t833j71t1teltwk1/wish/2086748637 2022-03-09 19:05:28 UTC https://padlet.com/tortuno/t833j71t1teltwk1/wish/2086748637 https://padlet.com/tortuno/t833j71t1teltwk1/wish/2086749013 Grounding and refilling our cups aid in our ability to help others, and GSA Network does an excellent job of letting us show up in our capacity.]]> 2022-03-09 19:05:41 UTC https://padlet.com/tortuno/t833j71t1teltwk1/wish/2086749013 Less meetings and more work blocks ccovington16 https://padlet.com/tortuno/t833j71t1teltwk1/wish/2086749353 2022-03-09 19:05:53 UTC https://padlet.com/tortuno/t833j71t1teltwk1/wish/2086749353 Being aware of others work schedules & boundaries. And supporting them in those https://padlet.com/tortuno/t833j71t1teltwk1/wish/2086749790 2022-03-09 19:06:11 UTC https://padlet.com/tortuno/t833j71t1teltwk1/wish/2086749790 I take one action step towards myself. Breaking up larger goals into smaller parts I can do daily. I also giving myself time to refocus and center my personal vision; for my family, for myself. https://padlet.com/tortuno/t833j71t1teltwk1/wish/2086749995 2022-03-09 19:06:18 UTC https://padlet.com/tortuno/t833j71t1teltwk1/wish/2086749995 https://padlet.com/tortuno/t833j71t1teltwk1/wish/2086750270 Going out with my friends]]> 2022-03-09 19:06:26 UTC https://padlet.com/tortuno/t833j71t1teltwk1/wish/2086750270 Maintaining regular collective actions to shift burdens from individuals https://padlet.com/tortuno/t833j71t1teltwk1/wish/2086750361 2022-03-09 19:06:29 UTC https://padlet.com/tortuno/t833j71t1teltwk1/wish/2086750361 knowing your work style and pacing your work accordingly https://padlet.com/tortuno/t833j71t1teltwk1/wish/2086750992 2022-03-09 19:06:43 UTC https://padlet.com/tortuno/t833j71t1teltwk1/wish/2086750992 When we are well we are in a better position to take on the challenges we face as an org. ccovington16 https://padlet.com/tortuno/t833j71t1teltwk1/wish/2086751273 2022-03-09 19:06:54 UTC https://padlet.com/tortuno/t833j71t1teltwk1/wish/2086751273 Being mindful of our capacity, listening to our body and spirit. GSA is always supporting our capacity in the moment, and giving space for us to regroup, renew, and restore cedwards194 https://padlet.com/tortuno/t833j71t1teltwk1/wish/2086751356 2022-03-09 19:06:58 UTC https://padlet.com/tortuno/t833j71t1teltwk1/wish/2086751356 Playing video games https://padlet.com/tortuno/t833j71t1teltwk1/wish/2086751794 2022-03-09 19:07:13 UTC https://padlet.com/tortuno/t833j71t1teltwk1/wish/2086751794 Our first commitment should always be to self, and caring for oneself in anyway that will help us thrive with compassion towards the work we're doing. https://padlet.com/tortuno/t833j71t1teltwk1/wish/2086752005 We cant do the work of filling other peoples cups/ spoons if ours arent cared for just the same. something i try to remember often. ]]> 2022-03-09 19:07:21 UTC https://padlet.com/tortuno/t833j71t1teltwk1/wish/2086752005 https://padlet.com/tortuno/t833j71t1teltwk1/wish/2086752339 Taking care of ourselves gives us the boost needed to do long term work, a lot of our goals are long term ]]> 2022-03-09 19:07:33 UTC https://padlet.com/tortuno/t833j71t1teltwk1/wish/2086752339 supporting each other in one another's wellness journey https://padlet.com/tortuno/t833j71t1teltwk1/wish/2086753323 2022-03-09 19:08:09 UTC https://padlet.com/tortuno/t833j71t1teltwk1/wish/2086753323 setting boundaries, giving ourselves grace, respecting our capacity https://padlet.com/tortuno/t833j71t1teltwk1/wish/2086755809 2022-03-09 19:09:38 UTC https://padlet.com/tortuno/t833j71t1teltwk1/wish/2086755809 having a pace and understanding our limits https://padlet.com/tortuno/t833j71t1teltwk1/wish/2086756600 2022-03-09 19:10:05 UTC https://padlet.com/tortuno/t833j71t1teltwk1/wish/2086756600 My self-preservation is my utmost priority. I work towards building and sustaining my self-care practice. GSAN's work as an organization is to figure out the complexity of doing the work and learning the pace of it's staffs capacity. https://padlet.com/tortuno/t833j71t1teltwk1/wish/2086756798 2022-03-09 19:10:12 UTC https://padlet.com/tortuno/t833j71t1teltwk1/wish/2086756798 honoring my energy needs, nourishing myself, practicing re-directing my attention https://padlet.com/tortuno/t833j71t1teltwk1/wish/2086757538 2022-03-09 19:10:37 UTC https://padlet.com/tortuno/t833j71t1teltwk1/wish/2086757538 hanging out with my chosen family https://padlet.com/tortuno/t833j71t1teltwk1/wish/2086761996

]]> 2022-03-09 19:13:14 UTC https://padlet.com/tortuno/t833j71t1teltwk1/wish/2086761996 Reading and recentering myself https://padlet.com/tortuno/t833j71t1teltwk1/wish/2086766344 2022-03-09 19:15:38 UTC https://padlet.com/tortuno/t833j71t1teltwk1/wish/2086766344 CATS https://padlet.com/tortuno/t833j71t1teltwk1/wish/2086775036 2022-03-09 19:20:34 UTC https://padlet.com/tortuno/t833j71t1teltwk1/wish/2086775036