
For The Love With Jen Hatmaker Podcast Introducing: The Lazy Genius with Kendra Adachi
Oct 31, 2025
Kendra Adachi, the clever mind behind The Lazy Genius, specializes in practical and permission-based productivity strategies. In this discussion, she highlights the importance of distinguishing between activities that energize you and those that replenish you. Kendra dives into the concept of the seven types of rest, emphasizing that true restoration goes beyond mere breaks. She passionately advocates for integration over sheer productivity, encouraging listeners to focus on what makes them feel genuinely themselves. It's a refreshing take on simplifying life and prioritizing joy!
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Two Ways Activities Affect You
- Kendra distinguishes between things that wake you up and things that fill you up.
- Recognizing that difference helps you choose activities that either energize or replenish you.
Different Kinds Of Rest Matter
- Rest has different forms like relax, reset, and recharge with distinct needs.
- Knowing which kind you need guides you to the right restorative action.
Schedule What Makes You You
- Name what makes you feel like yourself and schedule time for those things.
- Regularly cultivating them helps you stay connected across roles and seasons.




