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Apr 2024
50m 15s

Break Up with Busyness & Let Go of Your ...

Glennon Doyle and Audacy
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304. Break Up with Busyness & Let Go of Your To-Do List


Amanda delves into her relationship with Busyness and how she’s working through it. We’ll touch on topics such as the pervasive culture of busyness, productivity as a measure of self-worth, and the struggle to define personal boundaries and prioritize genuine happiness (after some hilarious banter between Glennon and Abby about how to deal with “disgusting” things in a relationship).


Discover: 

-Why Busyness is such a pervasive and oppressive cult for so many of us;

-How to decouple your self-esteem and identity from your productivity;

-The actionable tactic Amanda is using in her break up with Busyness; and

-How your pets prove that the religion of busyness is a lie. 


Check out these episodes, too:

281. How Amanda Finally Calmed Her Brain & Her Letter from Love with Liz Gilbert 

261. How to Stretch Time with Jenny Odell

139. No More Grind: How to Finally Rest with Tricia Hersey

93. BURNOUT: Do You Feel Half Alive? with Emily and Amelia Nagoski

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