EP 115: Glennon, Abby, and Amanda's take on busyness & productivity

EP 115: Glennon, Abby, and Amanda's take on busyness & productivity

 

Before we dig in, be sure to check out the "What's Your Productivity Personality?" quiz at: https://www.eliseenriquez.com/quiz

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In this episode, Elise reflects on the relationship between productivity and personal fulfillment. She explores the idea of treating productivity as a vengeful god and suggests alternative perspectives. Join her as she discusses prioritizing values, honoring limits, and finding balance in life.

 

She references Ep 304 of the We Can do Hard Things Podcast with Glennon Doyle, Abby Wambach, and Amanda Doyle.

You can listen to that episode here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/break-up-with-busyness-let-go-of-your-to-do-list/id1564530722?i=1000654000949

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[00:00:00] Introduction

Elise shares Amanda Doyle's thought-provoking quote on productivity from the "We Can Do Hard Things" podcast. She sets the stage for an exploration of the connection between productivity and personal fulfillment.

 

[00:01:00] Taking Time Off

Elise recaps her recent vacation to Costa Rica and the perspective it brought. She also highlights an interesting episode she listened to during her break, titled "Breakup with Busy-ness and Let Go of Your To-Do List."

 

[00:03:00] A Different Take on Productivity

Elise acknowledges the historical ties of productivity to capitalism and patriarchy. She emphasizes her belief in a different approach that focuses on making progress on what truly matters while remaining present in our lives.

 

[00:06:00] Making Choices and Setting Priorities

Elise discusses the importance of aligning our to-do lists with our values and finding joy in our tasks. She urges listeners to prioritize and make intentional choices.

 

[00:09:00] Honoring Your Limits

Elise highlights the significance of listening to our bodies and understanding our limits. She offers support in developing effective systems for prioritizing and managing our time.

 

[00:11:00] Creating Your Own Criteria for Success

Elise encourages listeners to define their own purposes and values, rather than relying on external measures of success. She shares a practical method introduced by Amanda to determine the impact of each task on our lives.

 

[00:12:00] Embracing Personal Responsibility

Elise concludes by urging listeners to take responsibility for their own success and fulfillment. She reminds them to prioritize what truly matters and find balance in life.

 

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