If you’re overwhelmed by busy-ness and the need to do all the things, then this episode is for you.

In this episode of Pause Purpose Play, Michaela chats with Chris Lovett about the benefits of minimalism in life and work - and how breaking up with 'busy' helps you create more impact through renewed focus.

We cover:

Minimalism is about having only valuable items and experiences
Value and use rather than joy
Improved productivity and focus
Passing things on/doing good gives you a dopamine kick
Ripple effects of the act of letting go
Link between letting go physically and mentally
Reframing success to move away from more stuff
Attachment to urgency and rushing
52% of people have felt burnout post pandemic
Lying to yourself about the need to plate-spin
Mental benefits of getting rid of the internal clutter
Being a disruptor and rebel
Having the skill of saying no
The leader of the future won’t be busy
Patience with change
Pushback allows you to have the conversation
Stop helping people at your own detriment
Tips on how to get started
- Use your out of office
- Try an experiment
- Don’t go to every meeting you’re invited to
- Have a lunch break
- Ask more questions
- Leave your emails for longer
Permission to stop

Discovery of LESS: How I Found Everything I Wanted Underneath Everything I Owned, by Chris Lovett

www.lessisprogress.com

Find out more about my group coaching for women who struggle with perfectionism and not feeling enough by messaging me - www.thethomasconnection.co.uk/contact-us/

Instagram: @the_thomas_connection

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Pause Purpose Play Facebook group: www.facebook.com/groups/pausepurposeplay

Chris Lovett is an author, executive & simplicity coach, speaker, career mentor and minimalist.
Discovery of LESS: How I Found Everything I Wanted Underneath Everything I Owned, by Chris Lovett

www.lessisprogress.com

This episode was edited by Emily Crosby Media

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