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Your Energy Can('t) Impact Your Grind

2023/8/17
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Imperfectly Phenomenal Woman

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Lauren: 我作为独立播客制作者,深刻体会到关注和尊重个人能量的重要性。与其盲目追求‘努力工作’,忽略自身感受,不如关注自身能量水平,并据此调整工作节奏和计划。 我每天早上都会进行四分钟冥想,这有助于我倾听内心的想法和身体的反馈,了解当天的身心状态,并据此设定目标和计划。这四分钟冥想不仅能帮助我释放压力,还能让我更好地关注身体的各种需求,例如饥饿或疼痛,并及时满足这些需求。 我发现,‘平衡’的概念容易误导人们,让人以为可以同时处理多件事情。实际上,我们应该专注于优先级,选择对自身和社群最有意义和影响力的事情。我目前同时进行着播客制作、新节目创作、筹款以及全职工作,能量有限,无法兼顾所有事情。因此,我选择专注于一件事情,避免过度消耗能量,影响身心健康。 当感到不堪重负时,寻求帮助和寻找效率提升的方法至关重要。例如,在工作中,我和老板一起寻找并利用未充分利用的资源,以减轻工作压力。在生活中,我观察到我兄弟姐妹的家庭如何通过使用Roomba扫地机器人来提高效率,并借鉴他们的经验。 能量耗尽是不可避免的,重要的是了解哪些活动能让自己恢复能量。对我来说,在水边冥想、感受阳光和微风、喝星巴克茶饮、吃巧克力蛋糕或小睡片刻都能让我恢复能量。 重要的是关注自己的感受,并采取行动满足身心精神的需求。不要忽视自己的感受,要学会倾听身体的信号,及时休息和补充能量,才能保持身心健康。

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What is one key part of Lauren's morning routine?

A four-minute meditation where she sits with her legs crossed, eyes closed, and listens to her thoughts to identify what's stressing her or what her body needs.

Why does Lauren believe the concept of balance is misleading?

She thinks balance creates the illusion that one can do multiple things simultaneously, which is unrealistic. Instead, she advocates for prioritization, focusing on what’s most meaningful and impactful at the moment.

What example does Lauren provide for finding efficiencies in daily life?

Her brother and sister-in-law, who have four young children, use a Roomba to clean crumbs and Alexa to manage morning routines, showing how small changes can save time and energy.

What is the main focus of Lauren's new show, 'New Growth'?

The show explores self-discovery, self-acceptance, and purposefulness through the metaphor of Black hair, with each episode featuring different hairstyles and interviews with women about personal growth and identity.

How does Lauren suggest recharging when feeling depleted?

She recommends identifying personal go-to activities that recharge you, such as sitting by water, feeling the wind, enjoying a Starbucks tea, or taking a short nap, and ensuring you do them when needed.

What is Lauren's crowdfunding goal for her new show, 'New Growth'?

She aims to raise $12,000 through her crowdfunding campaign to cover costs like photography, videography, and hairstyling for the show, with rewards ranging from shoutouts to exclusive podcast episodes.

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This chapter discusses the importance of prioritizing tasks rather than trying to balance everything, especially when dealing with multiple creative projects and a full-time job. The speaker emphasizes the need to focus on what's most meaningful and to ask for help when needed.
  • Prioritize tasks instead of trying to balance everything.
  • It's okay to say no to some things.
  • Ask for help when needed.

Shownotes Transcript

Feeling drained by the end of the day with too much on your to do list? Let's chat about being mindful of your energy. In this solo episode Lauren talks about how she has been managing her energy while making a new show. She also shares: 

  • one major part of her morning routing - the 4 minute meditation, 
  • thoughts on the concept of balance vs prioritization,
  • finding efficiencies and asking for help,  
  • what to do if you feel depleted, and 
  • the importance of knowing what recharges you.

 

 

Contribute to New Growth! 

https://www.ifundwomen.com/projects/new-growth-video-series )

 

Connect with Lauren! 

@lauren.e.will )

@ipwomanpodcast )

ipwomanpodcast.com)