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S13 E4: Effortful Before Effortless (Laura Vanderkam)

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How to Do Effortless Fun Before Effortless Fun

Effortful fun is fun that requires some intention or mindfulness. When a spot of leisure time appears, challenge yourself to do just a few minutes of something effortful before effortless. Give yourself a reward after you've done your effortful reading at night. And it switches that balance to a way that tends to feel far more satisfying.

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