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The Lazy Genius Podcast

#360 - A Pep Talk for the Perpetually Tired

Apr 8, 2024
The podcast explores perpetual tiredness with practical tips and solidarity. It discusses redefining productivity, navigating tiredness with compassion, stress management strategies, and the concept of 'rest in, stress out' for combating tiredness.
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Quick takeaways

  • Societal norms contribute to perpetual tiredness, emphasizing self-compassion over personal shortcomings.
  • Implementing 'stress out, rest in' framework promotes daily rejuvenation through small, consistent efforts.

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Perpetual Tiredness in a Productivity Culture

Living in a culture that prioritizes productivity and efficiency, individuals, especially women, face perpetual tiredness due to societal expectations of constant movement, hustle, and productivity. The episode addresses the cultural norms that lead to exhaustion, highlighting the pressure on women to manage various responsibilities both at home and in their professional lives. It emphasizes that the root cause of perpetual tiredness lies in societal norms rather than personal shortcomings, encouraging self-compassion and understanding as the first step towards combating weariness.

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