The Idea of the Week
“If you’re trying to be more productive, don’t analyze how you spend your time.
Pay attention to what consumes your attention [or energy].“
-quote by Adam Grant, New York Times article;
addendum by Rowena Tsai
The energy we are referring to is not “caffeine energy.” Instead, energy is your ability to be present, grounded, and focused. So, what is the difference between time management and energy management? What is an energy audit? How can we energy audit so that we can be more productive? Rowena Tsai answers these questions in this 13-minute video.
Everything Rowena Tsai knew about productivity was wrong, and she’ll share why it was wrong and what her vision of productivity looks like moving forward in a 24-minute video.
She also offers 3 questions to ponder as we move forward with our productivity journey:
- What does slow productivity mean to me? What does it look like?
- Why do I want to bring slow productivity into my life?
- What is most important to me?
Completing tasks, homework, and projects and being productive in general can be difficult for some people more than others. In this 13-minute video, Jessica from How to ADHD learns new activities and strategies to get tasks done.
Practice of the Week
In Rowena’s video listed above, she also shares 6 tips to get started with slow productivity:
- Calendar blocking. First block time for your non-negotiables (this is what is most essential or important to you), then block your play time, then block your work time.
- Minimize distractions
- Find the productivity apps that you love.
- Find your routine
- Embrace stillness
- Value deep rest
We’ve talked about building systems before, in the context of goal-setting. This time, let’s look at Building a System for Productivity. In this 18-minute video, Ali Abdaal shares why you should have a productivity system (it frees up brain space!), the 3 levels of building a productivity system, and tips and tools for your system.
What does slow productivity mean to you? Let us know on our Instagram or Facebook page!
News of the Week
Check out our blog post!
We’re excited to share that the launch of our blog is coming soon! For now, check out this post we’ve published.
How to Find Your Yoga Practice
Yoga is a mind-body workout that involves physical poses, concentration (i.e. your presence), and deep breathing. But, did you know there are multiple forms of yoga? These forms range from fast-paced and intense to gentle and relaxing workouts.
In this post, we’ll share 3 steps to help you find your yoga practice, according to the Yoga Journal. We’ll also share how you know you’ve found the yoga style that works for you.
Yoga Classes – Now Available + Discount!
Yoga Nidra classes with Kathryn Clark are starting February 22nd from 7:15 pm to 8:15 pm! These sessions are offered in person at Breathing Space Psychotherapy in Erieville.
Private yoga sessions are now available! These yoga sessions are offered in person in Erieville or virtually.
Check out the pricing plans for yoga sessions by clicking the button below. Use code 10%OFF for a discount on any plan through the end of February!
Meditation Circle
Mondays at 7-8pm (online)
$50 for 10-week session
Starting January 30th
Join us for a weekly meditation circle, where we come together to find peace, balance, and inner calm. Our sessions are open to people of all levels of experience, and you don’t need to have any prior knowledge of meditation to participate.
Click here to register for the Meditation Circle!
Questions? Contact [email protected]
The Thought of the Week
Wishing you a peaceful week!
