Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement 3784: [Part 2] A Gentle Warrior's Manifesto to End Busyness by Courtney Carver of Be More With Less
Oct 25, 2025
Explore the concept of becoming a 'gentle warrior' against busyness, as Courtney Carver advocates for prioritizing presence and calm. Learn to opt for meaningful connections by asking better questions instead of boasting about being busy. Discover strategies to reclaim your time, like silencing notifications and embracing solitude, to protect your energy. Trade fear of missing out for the joy of meaningful experiences, and linger longer on life's simple pleasures to cultivate a fuller life.
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Choose Clients And Meetings Wisely
- Work with people who want your best, not your busiest; protect your time and energy.
- Make subtle workplace changes like agendas, fewer emails, and walking at lunch to show busyness ≠ productivity.
From Proof-Driven Busywork To Freedom
- Courtney describes spending Monday meetings and hours on reports to prove she was busy.
- After starting her business she regained control over how to spend her time and whom to work with.
Change How You Ask 'How Are You?'
- Stop asking 'How are you?' and ban the word 'busy' to change conversational focus.
- Ask questions like "What was the best part of your day?" to invite gratitude and connection.