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Oct 2023
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238: Jules Acree on Intentional Producti...

Aileen Xu
About this episode
Having a full to-do list might make us feel like we’re getting more done. But are we actually being productive or are we just being ‘busy’? In this episode, Aileen and Jules discuss intentional productivity, finding systems that work for you, and the importance of allowing flexibility to grow and evolve. 
  
Jules Acree is a YouTuber, founder of The Homebodies, and writer of the Slow Brew Sunday newsletter & podcast. Her mission is to help people find more ease in our fast-paced digital age, through her lens of mindfulness, self-care, and intentional productivity.

TIMESTAMPS

1:25 Jules’ journey to intentional productivity
3:13 What is intentional productivity?
6:48 What she does when things feel imbalanced
10:20 Why is it important to find systems that work for you?
16:40 How Jules prioritises her day
18:10 Picking up ideas with momentum
20:51 Jules’ favourite exercise
22:30 Getting a hold on your Tech and Home environment
32:41 Jules’ journey as a creator and entrepreneur
37:05 The moment when it all clicked
38:18 On using social media more intentionally
40:10 Releasing the guilt on being “unproductive”
45:06 What inspired Jules to start her podcast


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📹The video version of this interview is available on YouTube: Episode 238


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