The Gathering Room Podcast Give "Tomorrow You" a Break
Nov 13, 2025
Discover the struggle of delegating tasks to your 'Tomorrow Me' and why it's often a recipe for disappointment. Learn practical tips to prioritize joy over obligation, including the importance of scheduling what brings you happiness today. Martha shares personal stories and insights on productivity, the emotional weight of choices, and how to honor your current self. She encourages creative freedom without financial pressure and emphasizes self-compassion, urging listeners to engage fully with the present moment for a happier life.
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Luggage Rack Clinging On Work Trip
- Martha Beck describes staying eight days in a tiny hotel room and clinging to a luggage rack while avoiding work.
- She watched baking shows and admitted Tomorrow Me refused the solitary work she expected of her.
Other People Create Productive Fields
- Martha connects social energy to productivity using Rupert Sheldrake's mouse maze examples.
- Presence of others creates a field that helps people complete difficult tasks more easily.
Ask "Would Today's Self Want This?"
- Ask yourself, "If I were there today, would I want to do this?" before accepting invitations.
- If today's self wouldn't want it, cancel it instead of condemning Tomorrow Me.