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Hey, it’s BobWP from Do the Woo, and here’s your 1-minute of Woo-ness. I want to talk a moment about scratching your own itch. Of course, I’m not talking in the literal sense here. In countless podcasts, WooCommerce extension/plugin builders often share in their back story that the product they built was started by a need either for themselves or clients. On the other hand, others say it was a passion for them. And often these revelations are heard within stories of success. Not those that pursued a product by either means and then failing big time. I’m not saying don’t do this. Because often, it just works out that way, and not intentionally. But if that doesn’t happen organically, well, then you need to find a problem. See where the need is and fill it. Of course, there are other variables to keep in mind as far as the scope of the need and the willingness to shell out some dollars. But the fact is, as a builder, you shouldn’t wait around for that itch. Start looking at the options. Scratch your own itch or scratch someone else’s. Thanks for listening, you can find me at DoTheWoo.io.

Hi! My name is Michelle Schulp and this is your Mind and Body Minute.

I think we can all agree that none of us are getting enough rest. Whether running a business, going to school, caring for family, or pursuing goals, everyone is always exhausted. And yet, even when we make time to step away or get more sleep, it doesn’t seem to help – we still feel worn down, lethargic, or on the edge of burnout. What gives?

Well, what if I told you sleep and breaks are not the only type of rest you need? There are actually seven unique types of rest:

• Physical Rest is both passive (like sleep or naps), and active (like stretching, meditation, or yoga)
• Mental Rest involves taking breaks and slowing down
• Sensory Rest is where you unplug, close your eyes, and put down screens
• Creative Rest reconnects you with the arts, nature, and inspiration
• Emotional Rest involves boundaries, honesty, and meeting your own needs
• Social Rest is found in our restorative relationships
• Spiritual Rest connects us to a deeper sense of belonging and purpose

Take a look at your life. Are there any areas of rest that you are lacking? Prioritizing all forms of rest can help restore our health and energy.

For more of my thoughts on mindful wellness, visit fitnessandfrelance.com, or continue the conversation with me on Twitter @marktimemedia

My name is Birgit Pauli-Haack. Here is your Gutenberg Minute

After Full-Site Editing debuted with WordPress 5.9 the buzz centered around how to customize the experience, for instance, to restrict the color palette or disable Duotone. The latest post in the Core Editor Improvements series Curated experiences with locking APIs and theme.json offers answers.

Help us improve All Things Media by participating in the new call for testing. Responses are due by February 23, 2022. On Friday, February 18, at 11:00 AM ET / 16:00 UTC. –  Courtney Robertson with GoDaddy Pro will hold a workshop to guide participants through this “All Things Media” call for testing. This call for testing is also available in Italian and Japanese.

The first iteration of Global Style Presets was added to the Gutenberg plugin version 12.5. The design team wants your thoughts on the best way to implement storing these variations for site users. Join the conversation on GitHub.

The first Gutenberg Developer hours were a great success! The next session will take place February 22, 2022, at 11 am Eastern / 16:00  UTC.  Register through the WordPress Social Learning group on Meetup

Keep up with updates to the block editor via the Gutenberg Changelog podcast at gutenbergtimes.com/podcast.

Links:

• Curated experiences with locking APIs & theme.json
• #38333 Global Styles: Saving style variations
• Call for Testing: WordPress Media
  • Italian
  • Japanese
• Gutenberg Developer Hours 2/22 on Meetup