AI-powered
podcast player
Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features
The One You Feed
Surfing the Waves of Time and Finding Balance in a Busy World with Paul Loomans
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.
58:27
Episode guests
AI Summary
AI Chapters
Episode notes
Podcast summary created with Snipd AI
Quick takeaways
- Paul Looman emphasizes that traditional time management often fails, advocating for an intuitive approach to enhance productivity and peace.
- The importance of creating 'breathers' between tasks is highlighted as a way to foster creativity and clarity in a busy life.
Deep dives
Managing Holiday Stress
The pressure to create the perfect holiday experience often leads to overwhelming stress, especially during family gatherings where expectations are high. Many individuals experience a sense of being alone during this time, feeling disconnected in a season usually associated with joy and togetherness. Acknowledging these shared feelings of anxiety, the discussion emphasizes that the holidays can be navigated differently by embracing a supportive community. By practicing a simple yet wise habit, it is possible to let go of stress and cultivate a sense of peace and genuine connection throughout the holiday season.
Get the Snipd
podcast app
Unlock the knowledge in podcasts with the podcast player of the future.
AI-powered
Discover
highlights
Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode
Save any
moment
Hear something you like? Tap your headphones to save it with AI-generated key takeaways
Share
& Export
Send highlights to Twitter, WhatsApp or export them to Notion, Readwise & more
AI-powered
podcast player
Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features
Discover
highlights
Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode