The One You Feed Surfing the Waves of Time and Finding Balance in a Busy World with Paul Loomans
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Nov 26, 2024 
Paul Loomans, founder of Unraveling Stress in Amsterdam and a Zen practitioner with 40 years of experience, shares his insights on finding balance in our chaotic lives. He discusses 'time surfing' and how traditional time management often fails, advocating for an intuitive approach instead. Loomans emphasizes the importance of focusing on one task at a time and incorporating 'breathers' to enhance creativity. He also explores the connection between self-awareness, procrastination, and emotional clarity, offering practical strategies for better decision-making.
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Time as Beads
- View time as a series of beads on a necklace, each representing a moment or task.
- Focus on fully experiencing each "bead" before moving to the next.
Zen and Time
- Zen practice involves confronting time, as meditation emphasizes being present.
- This awareness of time's passage can improve time management in daily life.
From Lists to Calmness
- Paul Loomans, a Zen monk, struggled with managing multiple roles using detailed lists.
- This led him to explore calmness-based time management.
