Hé there! | July 2023
Blessing your feed with another Mâché Newsletter, featuring a selection of interesting reads & member news
10 Mental Models for Learning Anything
This article wasn’t published this month but it has been one of the most interesting things we came across recently. Scott H. Young’s article breaks down mental models for learning in 10 points with links to additional in-depth research in each area. Lots of fascinating brain science but without the inaccessible jargon. Top read!
“A mental model is a general idea that can be used to explain many different phenomena. Supply and demand in economics, natural selection in biology, recursion in computer science, or proof by induction in mathematics — these models are everywhere once you know to look for them.Just as understanding supply and demand helps you reason about economics problems, understanding mental models of learning will make it easier to think about learning problems.”
Are you relaxed?
PSA to all Mâché members, even though our amazing Performance and Mindset Coach Sidonie Henbest has just returned from a yoga and meditation retreat in Bali, please stop asking her if she's relaxed.
All jokes aside, this article does a great job of looking into our cultural obsession with relaxation and brings to light some very fair points on the matter. Maybe expecting to be completely unplugged and switched off is not the way to go about things.
Plugging in, connection, restoration, equilibrium & simplicity might be better alternatives rather than chasing after relaxation.
“When we collectively uphold relaxation as this sought-after, destination-state, it acquires premium social status and most worryingly, an expectation of permanence. As if being relaxed is somehow the possible expression of humanity. Part of the “forever” blockbuster trilogy with its equally ephemeral mates happiness and wellbeing.”
Save George Street Studios
You might have seen this on our socials already, but our friends at George Street Studios need some help to relocate their studio.
They do incredible work, including helping us with desks for our first floor fit out at Mâché.
With their lease due to expire in 3 months, George Street Studios – an institution and creative hub home to some of Adelaide’s industry-leading makers, artists, and designers – is urgently seeking a new home and financial support to relocate.
“It is extremely rare to find a workshop that blends fabrication with experimental and contemporary art and even rarer again to find one that is welcoming to women and non-binary people.”Jane McFarlane, CEO of the Helpmann Acadamy, tells CityMag that GSS is vital for Adelaide’s emerging artists because it offers a “dedicated studio, outside of an artist’s usual surroundings”
Last chance to see - Illuminate Adelaide
We are rolling into the final week of Illuminate Adelaide, and what a sensation this year's selection has been.
There's still plenty on for these final days and with a wide range of free and paid offerings, there's definitely something for everyone.
Winter in Adelaide has never been more lit (sorry).The organisers really have hit the mark of bringing together the best and boldest in art, music, technology and invention from around Australia and the world.
Mâché recommends:
Read our very own Oscar Zhang's review of Architects of Air: Arborealis on our blog, and then go see it in person!
Incentives for Sustainability
Always great news to share, the City of Adelaide has published a new list of incentives and rebates aimed at residents, businesses, and groups to make sustainable practices and technology more accessible and affordable.
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residential, business and commercial solar PV
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energy monitoring
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electric vehicle charging stations
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water saving devices
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home energy assessments and more
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resource recovery and more
The incentives and rebates are put in place to help with costs, increase the value of the property and support the City's mission to cut carbon emissions and create a circular economy.
Why Presence Is Our Most Underrated Resource
Our wonderful Jenefer Hill from Right Brain Liaisons has been featured in another excellent article in Brainz Magazine.
The article discusses the power of presence, backed by scientific research. I think we all relate to the concepts of managing stress and a busy life, so it's very handy that Jen also aids us with some easy and accessible tips to be more present in our every day lives, what a godsend.
“With a multitude of demands and diversions jostling for our attention, it’s challenging to be fully present in the moment. ...Yet, it is only when we are psychologically present that we can employ the full potential and power of presence and experience the depth and joy of life.”
Now Listen Here!
Our new segment on podcast features
Jacqui Storey and her wonderful circular economy business Little Droppings has been featured on Episode 6 of the Workfeels Podcast:
Inner sustainability, finding alignment & freshly squeezed optimism
Global Shapers (pictured left) recorded their newest episode of their Shaping Futures Podcast in out studio at Mâché. The episode will be out soon, until then you can catch up on previous episodes here.
Mâché Events
Friday knockoffs
If you can't make it to the Christmas in July party today, don't fret!
Friday knockoffs happen every month, so we'll be supplying drinks and good vibes on the first Friday of August next.
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Time: 4pm, Friday 4 August
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Place: Upstairs kitchen & sofas
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Drinks & snacks: Beer, wine, booch, crunchies and dips all provided
Here's a calendar link for all fellow nerdy calendar fanatics
Feel good, live well. A guide to vitality: inside and out - WellFest Adelaide
We'll be hosting an exciting collaborative event as part of Wellfest in October, exploring simple ways to build positive changes for long-term vitality.
Share in a mindful eating experience, then in small groups, be guided through five short talks offering changes that can be done in just a few minutes to make a big impact on your wellbeing – inside and out.
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Jen Hill (Right Brain Liaisons) shares mindful exercises anyone can do anywhere to bring greater presence, calm and clarity into a busy day.
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Chat withLucy Cardwell (Skiin Days) about skincare routines, beauty myths, and try her incredible natural skincare products for yourself.
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Discover relaxation in your busy day through quick movement and stretching exercises. Break poor posture patterns and alleviate tension.
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Sidonie Henbest (Performance and Mindset Coach) provides tools for growth and radical resilience. Find purpose, plan your future, and learn what to do when things don’t go to plan.
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Ready to shroom and boom? Sarah and Chris (Acacia Blends) talk through the profound health benefits of functional mushrooms.
Take home new tips and habits to enhance your vitality, along with a wellness goodie bag.
You can book early bird tickets here!
