There Is Only One Thing You Should Do This Week

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Dec 19, 2022

This week’s focus is on the transformative power of doing nothing. The speaker emphasizes the need for intentional downtime to combat burnout and anxiety. They share personal struggles with the societal pressure to be constantly productive. In a world that glorifies busyness, the importance of finding moments of stillness is highlighted. Practical tips for embracing rest and mindfulness are offered, encouraging listeners to redefine success and prioritize mental health over relentless activity.

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ADVICE

Do Nothing This Week

This week, do absolutely nothing.
This means resisting the urge to fill your time, even during downtime.

INSIGHT

Unrealistic Standards

Most online content isn't real; influencers present unrealistic versions of their lives.
Stop torturing yourself with impossible standards seen on social media.

ADVICE

Stop Comparing Yourself

Don't compare your life to those of single people, men with stay-at-home partners, or childless individuals.
Their circumstances allow them more time and flexibility than most.

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I know you’re busy. Which is why today’s message is the one thing you need to hear right now.

I need this message too. We all do.

Because there’s only one thing I want you to do this week:

NOTHING.

That’s right. I want you to do absolutely nothing.

No, I’m not smoking anything funny when I say this. I’m dead serious.

Hear me out.

There is an art and a science to doing nothing, and we need to put it into our daily lives.

All this constant doing is impacting your energy, your drive, your stamina, and your ability to be present, which in turn affects the decisions you make and your relationships.

Look at it this way. What are you doing right now?

Because I bet you’re scrolling through podcast episodes to listen to as you jump on your Peloton, drive to work, fold laundry, organize your desk, or whatever it is you do when you multitask.

You and I live in a world that glorifies productivity and accomplishment. The busier we are, the more important we must be.

But all that busyness is not making you happier or healthier. In fact, you’re writing to me every day asking how to deal with burnout and overwhelm.

And look, I’m not exactly an expert. I struggle with this too, which is why I wanted to talk about it.

I can’t even take a freakin’ bath without feeling the urge to answer emails on my phone (and oftentimes, I do).

Like you, I have absolutely no idea how to do nothing.

But I know I need to learn how to turn off and unplug, even if it’s just for a minute.

This episode is the tough love that we all need. And it won’t require you to take a week off from work or be somebody who meditates all day.

We’re going to talk about how to create moments of peace in your daily life, no matter how complicated it may seem right now.

So whether you’re on vacation, studying for exams, running your own company, raising a family, or you’re in between three jobs, this episode is for all of us. And it’s one you deserve.

Xo Mel

In this episode, you’ll learn:

0:12: The only thing you should do this week – and why

10:02: How to remain hopeful when you’re in the trenches and surrounded by high achievers

13:19: The only advice you should be following

15:41: Should you listen to people who don’t understand your life?

17:36: How I handle jealousy

19:25: How to make time for rest when it feels like a guilty pleasure

24:00: How to get out of your head and into the moment

26:40: What you and I will do at 2:13 pm every day

33:29: The difference between laziness and procrastination (and how it applies to you)

For full show notes, go to melrobbins.com/podcast