Ep. 554: Let's Normalize Doing Nothing

Ep. 554: Let's Normalize Doing Nothing

Author: Danny-J Johnson & Jill Coleman December 27, 2024 Duration: 28:30

Let’s normalize taking a break. Our society focuses heavily on constant productivity and hustling 24/7 but let’s be honest, it’s just not sustainable! Sometimes your creative well dries up or you just need a little more rest, and that’s normal. If you don’t make time for yourself, the universe might just force it upon you. Soooo… let’s just all take the rest of 2024 off, yeah? We're already doing it 😜

(This episode is a replay from November 2021.)


Is it okay to take a moment of pause? [0:46]

Sometimes the universe will force you to take a break [2:15]

Comparison makes it worse [4:26]

Surrender, and it’ll pass by faster [7:33]

The bare-minimum is okay [10:35]

Understanding your own history and patterns [12:00]

Maintain low-level momentum and trust [14:29]

Let the dust settle before you make your next move [18:51]

Build in your own breaks [22:03]


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