Sharing my story and the catalyst for change in my life. [& short video clip]
Before I hit burnout I tried to fix things by reading stacks of productivity books written by business executives. As an overachiever, I love trying new productivity tools and reading non-fiction to gather ideas.
I tried to add to my already overwhelming life with a variety of solutions.
But after my transformative experience in London, I figured out that the answer was SUBTRACTION not addition.
I switched to learning about rest and slowing down.
Rest is something that I have struggled with for a long time. It did not come easily to me. I had to rethink and redefine my definition of a productive day. I had to restructure my weekends and weekday schedule to make space for downtime.
More than anything, I had to change my expectations of myself.
Then I applied the ideas in Atomic Habits: small changes add up over time. I have seen that shifts and changes by one degree at a time will take you to an entirely new destination.
😁 Check out this video to hear my story.
I recently was interviewed by Joanna Bischoff from Home Life Purpose Blog. We discussed a piece of my journey in hitting burnout and how I began to make changes.
Here is some of that conversation for you.
[Check out the full interview on Joanna’s blog: https://homelifepurpose.com/ ]
I’m learning how to create a restful atmosphere and make space for life-giving activities in my busy schedule. While I tend to be overly productive and not always focused on fun, each step towards slowing down is a positive change.
As I explore these ideas, I gather questions and solutions to share with you.
Balancing productivity, relaxation, and rest is a challenging journey for everyone.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed and frustrated, this is the place for you.🩵
My readers crave empathy and kindness in navigating the challenges of adulting. Life is messy and complicated. They want tips to align with their desires, structure their lives, combat decision fatigue and perfectionism with simple changes.
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Reflection Questions –
What does productivity look like for you?
How do you slow down on the weekends? Do you make space for rest?
What would that look like to experience more balance in your life?
Thank you for watching and reading. I really enjoyed my conversation with Joanna and I am excited to share it here with you all.