I am beginning a stint of "non-productivity" starting today. Yesterday, I submitted my last assignment for the summer semester, and now I am going to give myself a 4-day break from anything work/educational/learning-related. Instead, I am going to journal, read, paint, go on walks, etc. My plan is to unplug and recharge for a while, then hop into a continuing education cert for my 500-hr yoga cred.
It was so good! I kinda forgot what it felt like to feel lazy. I wrote a very similar piece to this and meant to post it today but had to go to an appointment that ran long. It’ll be out sometime this week lol
The things not on your to do list sound like what life is all about. Thanks for giving us the tools and inspo to give ourselves a bit of grace when we “fall short” (heavy emphasis on the air quotes)
I love this! I too put sooo much pressure to get stuff done, often forcing away the voice that's telling me what I actually need, so I'm glad you listened to yourself this week and just let yourself live and enjoy!
Thanks so much! I'm always amazed by how much work you manage to pump out! Hope you're having the best time in France and listening to your inner voice 🫶
I didn’t even know there was 500 episodes of SVU… Ive never watched a single one of them, but I know Henry Rollins and Ice-T might have acted in something like this 😂
This week, I've indulged in the replay of Live Aid from forty years ago. in 1985 I sat up all night and watched it all. So many fabulous memories of those times for me.
Also, the death of poet Andrea Gibson filled my feed, so I immersed myself in their work and had my heart broken open.
Last week my big unproductive thing was intentionally sitting on the couch every day! I also watched the whole season of The Residence on Netflix.
I am beginning a stint of "non-productivity" starting today. Yesterday, I submitted my last assignment for the summer semester, and now I am going to give myself a 4-day break from anything work/educational/learning-related. Instead, I am going to journal, read, paint, go on walks, etc. My plan is to unplug and recharge for a while, then hop into a continuing education cert for my 500-hr yoga cred.
Sounds glorious! How was your break?
It was so good! I kinda forgot what it felt like to feel lazy. I wrote a very similar piece to this and meant to post it today but had to go to an appointment that ran long. It’ll be out sometime this week lol
The post being late is the perfect energy for breaking up with productivity 😂
It has arrived into the wider world: https://open.substack.com/pub/tiffanywonders/p/relearning-how-to-live?r=4jhs6a&utm_medium=ios
Love this Em, can totally relate x
The things not on your to do list sound like what life is all about. Thanks for giving us the tools and inspo to give ourselves a bit of grace when we “fall short” (heavy emphasis on the air quotes)
I stayed in all weekend! 🥹🤍
*this* is the needed vibe right now. appreciate the reminder to do what feels right in the moment.
Dying to know how good magic coffee is 👀
I'm yet to try one! I just thought my friends were messing with me when they asked me to order them a 'magic' 😂 I'll have to report back!
Lol yes please do!! I’m fascinated
love this! I watched some youtube videos I'd been saving up!
How good is a youtube binge!
I love this! I too put sooo much pressure to get stuff done, often forcing away the voice that's telling me what I actually need, so I'm glad you listened to yourself this week and just let yourself live and enjoy!
Thanks so much! I'm always amazed by how much work you manage to pump out! Hope you're having the best time in France and listening to your inner voice 🫶
This is awesome! I took a nap and watched Jaws for the hundredth time, which is something I do every summer!
What a perfect summer day!
Sign me up for being unproductive! #fun I watched Season One of Slow Horses.
How was it?! I'm missing my weekly Shan tv show recs 🩷
bagels and astrology is actually the most valid reason to not be writing. truly sounds like heaven.
I highly recommend it!
I didn’t even know there was 500 episodes of SVU… Ive never watched a single one of them, but I know Henry Rollins and Ice-T might have acted in something like this 😂
It's wild how many episodes there are! Haha yes, Ice-T is a regular cast member 😂
No notes, 500 episodes of law and order is actually VERY productive (in a verrrry different way).
Thank you so much 💅 I've really clocked on.
Well done, Emma, giving yourself a break!
This week, I've indulged in the replay of Live Aid from forty years ago. in 1985 I sat up all night and watched it all. So many fabulous memories of those times for me.
Also, the death of poet Andrea Gibson filled my feed, so I immersed myself in their work and had my heart broken open.
Thanks Helen 🥰 Oh, that sounds glorious! What a fun idea.
I also immersed myself in Andrea Gibson's poetry. Such beautiful work x