I recently read SLOW PRODUCTIVITY by Cal Newport, and it was really helpful. I've always applied "slow productivity" tactics -- for lack of a better phrase -- to my "work-work" life (my 9-5 desk job), but I've been struggling with 1) how to meld my creative life with my work-work life, and 2) how to better organize my creative life in order to get things done AND enjoy doing them. SLOW PRODUCTIVITY was great at helping me reform my idea of how to manage my creative life, identify my priorities, and define projects and goals, and I'm a lot more content now with my "lives" overall -- which I finally feel I've successfully blended into one "life." I recommend it if you're looking for some extra insight into how to change the way you work. Also, if you're a Jewel fan (like I am!) there's a great section about her in the book. :-)
Thank you for sharing this part of your journey. I’m in my mid-30s and am starting to feel a shift in my productivity. Owning my business feels a lot less important these days than it did 10 years ago.
Yes! In general I'm feeling a shift away from seeking permanence through my achievements, status, etc. I still like those things...but they are less charged and I have less energy to give them, it seems.
I can relate to so much of what you’ve shared here. Thank you for the shout-out and for reading my most recent piece. We’re on similar paths for sure! It’s all so fascinating.
I recently read SLOW PRODUCTIVITY by Cal Newport, and it was really helpful. I've always applied "slow productivity" tactics -- for lack of a better phrase -- to my "work-work" life (my 9-5 desk job), but I've been struggling with 1) how to meld my creative life with my work-work life, and 2) how to better organize my creative life in order to get things done AND enjoy doing them. SLOW PRODUCTIVITY was great at helping me reform my idea of how to manage my creative life, identify my priorities, and define projects and goals, and I'm a lot more content now with my "lives" overall -- which I finally feel I've successfully blended into one "life." I recommend it if you're looking for some extra insight into how to change the way you work. Also, if you're a Jewel fan (like I am!) there's a great section about her in the book. :-)
Thank you for sharing this part of your journey. I’m in my mid-30s and am starting to feel a shift in my productivity. Owning my business feels a lot less important these days than it did 10 years ago.
Yes! In general I'm feeling a shift away from seeking permanence through my achievements, status, etc. I still like those things...but they are less charged and I have less energy to give them, it seems.
I can relate to so much of what you’ve shared here. Thank you for the shout-out and for reading my most recent piece. We’re on similar paths for sure! It’s all so fascinating.
Every time I think what I'm going through is unique, all I have to do is read something written by another person in their 40s... :D Thanks Heather!
So wise! Thanks for this.
Thank you for being here!