How to Manage Your Ducks

A presentation at DDD Brisbane in November 2019 in Brisbane QLD, Australia by Amy Kapernick

Ever feel like everything’s a struggle? Like you’re constantly overwhelmed by life? While we can endure it and pull through, this is hardly sustainable. Sometimes, it’s just too ducking hard.

We’ve all been there. Thankfully, there are simple things you can do to not only reduce the stress factors, but sometimes eliminate them altogether.

Join me to learn about setting (and sticking) to your boundaries, identifying which worries help and which ones harm, and most importantly, how to manage your ducks. These are personally vetted, tried and tested steps for being a more sustainable you.

Buzz and feedback

Here’s what was said about this presentation on social media.

If you give too many ducks about things that are not important, you might not have enough ducks left to give about things that actually matter@Amys_Kapers

Image: Amy mentions the book “The subtle art of not giving a 🦆”#dddbne pic.twitter.com/bHZTtTypMB
— Larene (@LareneLg) November 30, 2019
How many ducks 🦆 do you have to give?
Reminder from @Amys_Kapers to get your ducks in a line at #dddbne pic.twitter.com/93Dqi36wSy
— Sarah Taraporewalla (@sarahtarap) November 30, 2019
You have says @Amys_Kapers, a limited number of Ducks to give. Manage your ducks, ration them. Be nice to freelancers at Xmas time! #dddbne pic.twitter.com/OBUNVixgGY
— Christopher Biggs (@unixbigot) November 30, 2019
I think the ducks may be a metaphor. 🦆🤔 @Amys_Kapers #dddbne pic.twitter.com/4mSxNyxaQk
— Kris Howard 💃 (@web_goddess) November 30, 2019
The 2019 @Amys_Kapers Speaking Wall 🏆 #dddbne pic.twitter.com/xaQQf84MoF
— Michele Playfair 🔜 #YOWCTO Sydney (@MichelePlayfair) November 30, 2019
It’s about prioritising yourself and caring for YOU 💛
Well said @Amys_Kapers 🙌 @DDDBrisbane #dddbne pic.twitter.com/moE0bBAEBt
— Ashleigh Wilson ☕️❤️👩‍💻 (@ashlebug) November 30, 2019
“Organising a monthly dinner with friends that happens every 6 to 12 months” @Amys_Kapers #dddbne
— Paula Sillars (@paula_from_nz) November 30, 2019
Amy @Amys_Kapers addresses burnout guilt. Prioritize YOURSELF. Reserve “me time” in your calendar if you have to. #dddbne
— Christopher Biggs (@unixbigot) November 30, 2019
Amy reels off what she’s done this year. Just reading her tweetstream is an awe-inspiring log of achievements. Amy says without prioritizing herself she would not have made it past January. Set boundaries, avoid abusive client relationships. #dddbne
— Christopher Biggs (@unixbigot) November 30, 2019
“I’m a freelancer, it’s Christmas, I didn’t have the $45 to buy a ticket” says @Amys_Kapers, giving us a glimpse into the glamourous life of the freelancer. She’s giving us some tips on avoiding and managing burnout and curating one’s mental health in general. #dddbne
— Christopher Biggs (@unixbigot) November 30, 2019
Woo! @Amys_Kapers is speaking and the @yow_conf cheering squad is in the house. 👏🦆 #DDDBrisbane pic.twitter.com/QQQZGNAkmy
— Kris Howard 💃 (@web_goddess) November 30, 2019
@Amys_Kapers presenting an important talk on #mentalhealth and being a more sustainable you 🙂💛 @DDDBrisbane #dddbne pic.twitter.com/h7KmmzCxuP
— Ashleigh Wilson ☕️❤️👩‍💻 (@ashlebug) November 30, 2019
#dddbne @Amys_Kapers helping us all get our ducks in a row 🦆🦆🦆 pic.twitter.com/XuFsZtTggP
— Michele Playfair 🔜 #YOWCTO Sydney (@MichelePlayfair) November 30, 2019
Quick room change to catch @Amys_Kapers “How to manage your ducks”.

(P.s. Remember, sitting in the aisle blocking central seats is a duck move.) pic.twitter.com/C3rb21t03O
— Christopher Biggs (@unixbigot) November 30, 2019
Another great @DDDBrisbane in the books for me. Thanks to all the volunteers and sponsors who helped make it happen.

Highlights for me this year @sarahtarap and @Amys_Kapers talks.

Love the Brisbane developer community.#dddbne #dddbrisbane #community pic.twitter.com/p56RBPNOCy
— Stephen Walsh (@stphnwlsh) November 30, 2019
How to Manage Your Ducks.@Amys_Kapers with a packed room #dddbne pic.twitter.com/m7iGsckUad
— DDD Brisbane (@DDDBrisbane) November 30, 2019