• Embracing Effort: Finding Joy in Work and Personal Projects

  • Oct 24 2024
  • Length: 22 mins
  • Podcast

Embracing Effort: Finding Joy in Work and Personal Projects

  • Summary

  • Join Wendy Fisher as she delves into the intriguing concept of the effort paradox, exploring how effort can be both costly and rewarding. Discover her journey of unlearning the Protestant work ethic and embracing the idea that work can be a source of pleasure and fulfillment.

    In this episode, Wendy shares her fascination with community cookbooks, viewing them as time capsules of recipes from different eras and communities. She also reveals her love for warm summer nights, the Swedish concept of gokatta, and how these experiences enhance her appreciation for life's simple pleasures.

    Wendy discusses her ongoing quest to balance yin yoga with more dynamic yang movements, exploring various ways to incorporate strength-building exercises into her routine. She also shares her unique approach to enjoying pumpkin spice lattes and muffins, ensuring they remain a special treat each year.

    As she embarks on the adventure of podcasting, Wendy contemplates how to maintain her enthusiasm and keep the momentum going long-term. Tune in to hear her updates on decluttering projects and her experiments with the Flylady system, all while providing insights into her creative and organized lifestyle.

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