In which I try to figure out: Why do some hobbies stay and some hobbies go?? Will I stick with podcasting? What is my thing actually??? Why am I not immediately amazing at something when I do it for the first time what a scam??? :D---Are you, like me, a person of many hobbies? Or are you the mythical (to me) kind of person who has one thing that they love and stick with forever?Tell me all about it! If you’re on Spotify, leave a comment below. Or jump into the conversation on Instagram @headtimestories.pod! If you wanna say hey to me directly, it’s @heymikli everywhere.

What if resolutions could be fun meets any excuse for a new notebook meets HAPPY NEW YEAR!!   In this first episode of 2025: We explore: is the new year’s hype-to-failed-resolution cycle inevitable? We experiment: what if we reframed resolutions this year, and instead declaredthought thoigjtthink  what we want more of? ain!!!, mother naturmorfeiendships We learn: how can we get around the fear of Page 1? We find out: What’s! On! My Bookshelf! (A love letter to my fellow pen and notebook enthusiasts) And for good measure, we: give props to my girl, The Present   —   My "More" Resolutions: More Getting Together with Friends More Nature Getaways More Trusting Myself   Notebooks Mentioned: Midori A6 grid Muji View-At-Once B5 planner Hobonichi A6 grid notebook Midori A5 dot grid Muji A6 dot grid Hobonichi A5 grid notebook Muji A5 dot grid   Pens Mentioned: Sarasa Grand Gel Pens Pilot Prera Fountain Pen Platinum Century 3776 Fountain Pen   Episodes Mentioned: 2. What’s it like in your brain when you’re almost done with something? (Spotify | Apple) 3. What’s it like in your brain when you get creative? (Spotify | Apple) 4. What’s it like in my brain when I design tech and automations? (Spotify | Apple) 5. What’s it like in your brain when Santa Claus is coming to town? (Spotify | Apple)   What are your “mores” for this year? Tell me all about it! If you’re on Spotify, leave a comment below. Or jump into the conversation on Instagram @headtimestories.pod! If you wanna say hey to me directly, it’s @heymikli everywhere.

Santa Claus: fond childhood memory? Or trust issues origin story? In this holiday special (holiday special???) of Headtime Stories, we turn back the clock and explore Baby Mikli’s fraught relationship with Jolly Old St. Nick himself.   Inside this episode we take a closer look at how skeptical I was of him growing up: Exhibit A: The Cookie Test (0:53) Exhibit B: Detective Mikli Holmes (2:45)   And two theories as to why: Theory 1: I don’t like being bamboozled (4:27) Theory 2: I want it to be true, actually (8:55)   Then we zip back from the flashback and into the present day: Magic vs. Truth as an Adult (9:54) Oh, Now I’M the Grownup! (11:31)   But Santa or no, maybe there’s some magic and joy left in this season yet.   HAPPY HOLIDAAAAYS <3   — Share what it's like in your brain! #: #headtimestoriesIG: @headtimestories.podIG: @heymikli

Just in time for the holiday season, I interview *myself* on the creative process and what it’s like inside my own brain when I design and create automations. This way maybe I can finally answer the inevitable family reunion question of, “So Mik… what do you do?   Fam, this one’s for you!! Hahaha   Inside the episode are the many versions of my brain:   Constellations, not stars: How I gather info so I can see the vision before building anything. (3:00) Putting my hyper-awareness to good use: How I design automations that work the way your brain does. (11:00) The Rolodex Method of Problem Solving: thank u, next! (16:31) An algorithm I actually like: AKA the most fun automation I’ve built (22:40) I bet you must be super organized, huh: oh sheesh not at all (25:32)   And why all this high-tech shenanigans are one of the most deeply human aspects of my life.   This episode is perfect for:   Curious clients who want to understand my approach to tech and automation. Aspiring techies and automation enthusiasts eager to learn from my experience. Anyone who loves a good behind-the-scenes look at real-life examples (and the brains behind them). And let's be real, anyone who's just a little bit nosy. (‘Cause same, I’m chismosa too!) P.S. You don’t need to be a techie to enjoy this episode! ‘Cause it’s not about the automations… it’s about the people. Uyyyy   —   Share what it's like in your brain! #: #headtimestoriesIG: @headtimestories.podIG: @heymikli   Learn more about my tech and automation work at heymikli.com or @heymikli   Join the waitlist for Think Outside the Bots, my 1:1 mentorship on experience-based automation design: https://heymikli.com/ep4-totb

Ever felt that rush of creative energy, only to hit a wall of frustration when the ideas just won’t flow? Join Mikli and her guest, Mon San Sebastian, as they explore the ups and downs of the creative process from embracing uncertainty to battling creative blocks in this episode of Headtime Stories — featuring Venus flytraps, motorcycle towels, piranha quick captures… and the sweet sounds of Mother Nature

Ever felt that surge of excitement when a project is almost finished... only to find your motivation fizzling out at the 80% mark? Join Mikli on this episode of Headtime Stories as she explores the curious phenomenon of ”almost-done brain” — featuring libraries, scratch-off lotto tickets, and people-pleasing loopholes.

Join Mikli in this episode of Headtime Stories as she explores the frustrating, isolating, and sometimes hilarious experience of not knowing what to say — featuring beef with a preschooler, peacocks, and a marble.