Navigating the tricky terrain between planning and execution can be a struggle. Insights into burnout and mental overload reveal how they stifle productivity, while practical strategies help tackle intimidation in task management. Personal stories illustrate the psychological barriers that make action challenging, and solutions emphasize breaking down projects into achievable steps. Reflection and accountability are highlighted as key to overcoming obstacles and ensuring plans become reality.
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Addressing Burnout
Acknowledge burnout and seek support from friends, family, or professionals.
Prioritize rest and self-care, focusing on health over productivity.
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Overload vs. Burnout
Overload differs from burnout, but can lead to it if prolonged.
Use tools like the "ideal week" to assess if your schedule is overloaded.
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Tackling Intimidation
Break down large, intimidating projects into smaller, manageable steps.
Start with a smaller, less daunting first step, like drafting a proposal.
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Best Laid Plans, A Simple Planning System for Living a Life That You Love
Best Laid Plans, A Simple Planning System for Living a Life That You Love
Sarah Hart-Unger
Slow Productivity
The Lost Art of Accomplishment Without Burnout
Cal Newport
In this book, Cal Newport draws on the habits and mindsets of historical figures like Galileo, Isaac Newton, Jane Austen, and Georgia O’Keefe to propose a new approach to productivity. He argues against the modern culture of 'pseudo-productivity,' where busyness is mistaken for actual productivity. Instead, Newport advocates for 'slow productivity,' which involves doing fewer things, working at a natural pace, and obsessing over quality. The book combines cultural criticism with practical advice to help readers transform their work habits and achieve more sustainable and meaningful accomplishments.
Sometimes there is vast space (and struggle) between planning and executing on our plans. In this episode, Sarah delves into why that might be an offers some solutions.
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