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The Unconventional Productivity Tip You Need
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Hey friend! The holiday season is upon us, and with it often comes an all-too-familiar sense of weariness. There’s a palpable shift in energy; tasks seem heavier, focus wanes, and a general fog descends upon us. December’s arrival has many of us eyeing the finish line, ready to collapse into a year-end respite. Contrary to the hustle mantra that saturates our feeds (#thedreamisfreebutthehustleissoldseparately), I’m here to offer a counterintuitive whisper amidst the loud cries of ‘push through’ – don’t buy into the hype. Imagine a holiday season defined by tiny, manageable steps, realistic goals, and a sense of calm productivity. Sounds dreamy, doesn’t it? The truth is, non-stop hustle isn’t the badge of honor we’ve been led to believe. It’s the fast track to burnout. To stay sharp and truly productive, what you need is rest. Here’s my holiday productivity tip that flips the script: Add more white space in your calendar. Gasp! Yes, intentional blank spaces. No meetings, no appointments, no jam-packed schedules with the kids. Just leave it open. This white space is your breathing room. It’s the pause between the notes that makes the music of your day more melodious. It helps manage the daily load, recharges your batteries, and gives your brain the downtime it desperately needs. So, here’s your gentle nudge. Each day, carve out a small sanctuary of time and schedule more substantial blocks throughout the month. Treat this white space as sacred, a buffer against the holiday rush, and watch as it transforms your season into something a little more serene. May your holiday season be merry, bright, and blissfully unhurried. 🌟 LINKS & HIGHLIGHTS 🌟🎶 Our favorite reclusive rapper, André 3000, is releasing new music for the first time in 17 years and it's not a rap album. This is a great interview to listen to in anticipation of the release of New Blue Sun. 📚 I'm currently listening to Killers Of A Certain Age. An action-packed thriller about four women who have spent their lives as deadly assassins for a clandestine international organization and are targeted by one of their own during what was supposed to be a retirement vacation. 🎧 What nobody tells you about getting rich. An interview with Mark Manson and Morgan Housel, the author of The Psychology of Money. 💖 SHOW SOME LOVE⚡️ ONE MORE THING ⚡️There are lots of things happening behind the scenes at the Tiny Actions HQ. Planning, thinking, and visioning for the year to come. The thing I'm most excited about? A private community space for Tiny Action Takers! From the beginning, I've felt we needed a space to gather outside of social media and this newsletter. It's nice getting your emails, but I want to connect with you. I also want you to connect with the community of incredible people rallying around this idea of 'tiny actions'. More details are coming soon-ish! Dream big and act boldly, Monique Thanks for reading! If you enjoyed it, invite a friend to subscribe. Update Your Profile | P.O. Box 10292, Bradenton, FL 34282 |
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