This tub talk hit HARD, considering I read it whilst quite literally inhaling my lunch in between morning and afternoon patient care. I love this idea of scheduled downtime. For my busy brain, which very much tries to tell me to maximize "productivity," it is much more tangible to set a goal of things like lunchtime walk or post-work meditation versus abstractly telling myself to chill out.
Also, does anyone else feel this generational transition from embracing the grind to avoiding it? Like my parents and other Boomers seem to brag about their hustle, while Milennials and Gen Z seem to gloat about funemployment and months or years off work. I do wonder if it's a true society paradigm shift or just a function of our stage of life...
I'm glad this hit my dude - I was wondering if it would hit the same for those not just sitting at a computer all day..
Agreed there is a mindset shift happening, especially now that some Millennials are in charge instead of Boomers. I dream of a day when I can see Dr Waz and we both take 5 deep breaths before water picking my gum line
I can really relate to when you mentioned, "When I’m locked in, running through to-do lists, it feels good to be making progress, even if that progress isn’t in the direction I want." It's as if the to-do lists are a distraction from what you really want to be doing. But taking the time to step back (easier said than done) and ask yourself if what you're "making progress" on is what you actually want to be making progress on is so important. Great read!
100p - I use my to-do list to squeeze out every last bit of energy from the day, and then use that lack of energy to convince myself the bigger/important thing will have to wait
Great subject to be covering Brandon. For me one of the most central elements of this dynamic is the presence of fear. To the extent I let insecurity, doubt, hesitation, and trepidation get traction in my mind I push off the work that really matters, that I most care about, and stay busy doing the other things as an avoidance strategy. That is the quick road to exhaustion. I suspect that most of the modern-day exhaustion that we all suffer from is a result of the inner war we wage against our purpose, suppressing our passion, and benching our strengths to avoid the terror/exhilaration of living fully, authentically and visibly. Just my theory.
Definitely agree that there are even deeper roots to the hustle>rest mindset. This is a classic hot tub topic that could keep spiraling deeper and deeper and I felt that as I was writing this
YES to all of this. I also love the idea that rest can be social. Sometimes getting into the habit of meditating or walking around the block feels isolating so I (regrettably) choose social media or calling a friend instead. If rest is truly going to shatter the busyness trap, I think it actually has to be a cultural, social shift. VERY into rest club.
This tub talk hit HARD, considering I read it whilst quite literally inhaling my lunch in between morning and afternoon patient care. I love this idea of scheduled downtime. For my busy brain, which very much tries to tell me to maximize "productivity," it is much more tangible to set a goal of things like lunchtime walk or post-work meditation versus abstractly telling myself to chill out.
Also, does anyone else feel this generational transition from embracing the grind to avoiding it? Like my parents and other Boomers seem to brag about their hustle, while Milennials and Gen Z seem to gloat about funemployment and months or years off work. I do wonder if it's a true society paradigm shift or just a function of our stage of life...
I'm glad this hit my dude - I was wondering if it would hit the same for those not just sitting at a computer all day..
Agreed there is a mindset shift happening, especially now that some Millennials are in charge instead of Boomers. I dream of a day when I can see Dr Waz and we both take 5 deep breaths before water picking my gum line
no way he can resist picking at the gums for 5 full breaths
I can really relate to when you mentioned, "When I’m locked in, running through to-do lists, it feels good to be making progress, even if that progress isn’t in the direction I want." It's as if the to-do lists are a distraction from what you really want to be doing. But taking the time to step back (easier said than done) and ask yourself if what you're "making progress" on is what you actually want to be making progress on is so important. Great read!
100p - I use my to-do list to squeeze out every last bit of energy from the day, and then use that lack of energy to convince myself the bigger/important thing will have to wait
Rest cluuuuuub
Siesta squad??
Great subject to be covering Brandon. For me one of the most central elements of this dynamic is the presence of fear. To the extent I let insecurity, doubt, hesitation, and trepidation get traction in my mind I push off the work that really matters, that I most care about, and stay busy doing the other things as an avoidance strategy. That is the quick road to exhaustion. I suspect that most of the modern-day exhaustion that we all suffer from is a result of the inner war we wage against our purpose, suppressing our passion, and benching our strengths to avoid the terror/exhilaration of living fully, authentically and visibly. Just my theory.
Definitely agree that there are even deeper roots to the hustle>rest mindset. This is a classic hot tub topic that could keep spiraling deeper and deeper and I felt that as I was writing this
Worth pursuing.
YES to all of this. I also love the idea that rest can be social. Sometimes getting into the habit of meditating or walking around the block feels isolating so I (regrettably) choose social media or calling a friend instead. If rest is truly going to shatter the busyness trap, I think it actually has to be a cultural, social shift. VERY into rest club.
Time to start recruiting for the east coast chapter of rest club