It sounds counterintuitive, but sometimes we need to slow down a bit in order to achieve our goals. Burnout is a real thing, and it is impossible to stay productive if we are going at 100% all the time.
The solution is to find opportunities to decompress — to find even short periods of time where you can recharge and relieve stress.
But decompressing is about more than just taking a break or going on vacation. In this episode, we are going to cover 5 ways that you can decompress and stay productive in the long term.
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Cheat Sheet:
- The top 3 productivity resources for this week [2:41]
- What Asian Efficiency means by “decompress” and why productivity minded people need to keep this in mind, too [5:39]
- How the TEA framework can help us find when we are working too much and need to regain our energy [10:12]
- Why picking up a new hobby or activity can help us loosen up and destress [12:52]
- How Marmel’s new hobby has remained relaxing and helpful for her stress despite turning it into a small business [15:48]
- Why setting a time to relax is an easy way to stay in the flow of work and scheduling while also honoring your self [18:13]
- How exercise and physical activity can replenish your energy, boost your mood, and give your brain a break [24:49]
- Why you should schedule some time to connect with your friends and family and add them to your calendar [28:40]
- How spending time away from technology, a digital detox can really help center us [33:33]
- Action steps you can take to integrate today’s topic into your life [40:38]
Links:
- Fundrise
- TPS+
- NeuYear Monday First calendar
- Little Snitch 4
- Glasswire
- OUTXE Power Bank
- Happy People Are Productive People: Turn Your Mood Around In 10 Minutes or Less (TPS326)
- Revisiting The TEA Framework: Should We Add This 4th Pillar? (TPS275)
- TEA Framework, Level 2: Maximizing Your Energy (TPS220)
- 5 Ways For Busy People To Increase Their Energy And Get Things Done
- Calendar Captain
- How to Save Hours of Chaos and Damage Control With A Family Calendar (TPS235)
- Digital Minimalism: Choosing a Focused Life in a Noisy World
- TPS88: Deep Work w/ Cal Newport
- The Glorious, Almost-Disconnected Boredom of My Walk in Japan
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