We're all so fatigued by living in this world in the current state of affairs. Yet, we still have our to-do lists, waiting and constantly beckoning, despite having little energy to complete the tasks. A couple of episodes back, Jessica talked about getting that sh*t done.  Today, we're looking at the possibility and the practice of not getting that sh*t done. 

We're human beings, not human doings. But, we live in a society that's all about productivity. Goddess forbid we sit down for a moment to feel our emotions and bodily sensations because we might decide not to buy something or to take our vacation days. But, we're so used to running around that we have a hard time stepping back, letting ourselves off the hook for not ticking task boxes, and instead, carving out time and space to sit and be, rather than do.

This episode is twofold.  First, Jessica offers some tips for stepping away from "should"-ing on ourselves, looking instead at our to-do lists through the lens of "could,"  and remembering that we have a choice, in many situations, about what we do with our time. 

The second part of the episode is a guided practice that you can come back to again and again as a way to carve out a little bit of space for yourself to be.  With that regular practice, we can refuel ourselves for the necessary doings.


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The One Day You Finally Knew: For Folx Breaking Away podcast is produced and edited by Jessica Chasnoff, a recovering perfectionist who is always on a learning curve. While she is a psychologist, this podcast is not a substitute for mental health services. If you're struggling with mental health concerns, please reach out to a professional near you.

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