It's About Time | Time Management & Productivity for Work Life & Balance The Overwhelm Epidemic: What the Past can Teach Us About Work-Life Balance (And What to Do About It) ft. Jenny Powers
Jan 20, 2025
In this engaging conversation, Jenny Powers, a writer, scientist, and former athlete, sheds light on the historical roots of our modern overwork crisis. She reveals how ancient hunter-gatherer wisdom can reclaim our time and joy. Topics include the challenges of balancing work and family life, the pitfalls of instant gratification, and the significance of self-care. Jenny emphasizes embracing mindfulness and the potential of simple breaks to enhance productivity, urging listeners to prioritize their well-being in a demanding world.
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Jenny's Career Shift
- Jenny Powers, a writer and scientist, left her PhD career due to burnout.
- This allowed her to pursue writing, eventually co-authoring "On the Origin of Being."
Hunter-Gatherer Lifestyle
- Hunter-gatherers worked fewer hours than modern workers and prioritized social interaction.
- They lived in an immediate return economy and held a cyclical view of time.
Shift in Time Perception
- The agricultural revolution shifted us to a delayed return economy.
- This fostered a linear view of time and increased future-oriented worries.
