Essentialism
Throughout quarantine and social distancing, I’ve been spending some my time revising assignments and projects for school, deleting unnecessary and duplicate files, and trying to stay off social media as much as possible. Removing digital clutter helps me feel productive, especially on days when I haven’t felt like I’ve gotten as much done as I could’ve.
Read MoreDecide What Matters
What is something essential in your life that you are under-investing in?
Why does it matter to you?
Determine what ideas or projects you want to complete.
Finding Space to Focus
How do we eliminate the non-essential?
Build dedicated time in your week to decide what is essential. Consider using pen and paper to avoid distractions.
The Art of the Slow “Yes” & Learning to Un-Commit
Once we commit to something, we’re invested in it (makes it harder to step away).
We often allow other people to continually make their problem, our problem.
Consider times you’ve said “yes” to something, but felt a little resentful about it.
Executing Essentialism in Your Life
Start a new routine with a small commitment, then reevaluate.
Consistency is more important than quality (when building routine).
Make it easy to do what is essential, hard to do what is non-essential.
By routinizing your regular tasks, you save your creative energy for more important projects.