Have you ever had days where you were not very productive nor creative? Is it the afternoon cup of coffee that is missing or what is happening?
June is a strange month, it’s the beginning of the summer but it’s not really summer yet. For me it’s getting ready for a summer vacation in Europe. This mostly means that I have to prepare all my blogs and podcast episodes ahead of time as I truly need some time off. Time off is a must when working as a solo entrepreneur. It’s tempting to work here and there while on vacation, but I also have found out that it’s much better to just give the computer a rest as well.
I need a rest – the computer needs a rest
As stated in my TEDx talk, when you are overwhelmed with a huge project (aka planning ahead) it’s important not to get stunned by the load of work. It’s about breaking the insurmountable task into smaller tasks. OK, this is also helpful for me.
As a marathon runner – with the marathon mindset- I know that I will not be able to run the whole distance without proper training. It can get done but it’s not advisable. It’s one step at a time, one day at a time!
How many blogs do I need to prepare: probably six – I also like to prepare an extra blog upon my return. After a longer period of time away it takes almost one week to get back to reality.
How many podcasts do need to be recorded, edited, produced – same as the blog, probably enough conversations so I don’t have to scramble at the last minute.
Now it’s all in the planning and not overwhelming myself:
- What is the overall goal?
- What needs to get done?
- What is realistic to do in one day?
So, I use these daydreaming suggestions as my inspiration for my goals!
- Daydreaming uses diverse parts of the brain
- Daydreaming helps us reach goals
- Daydreaming expands our creativity
What do you do to get your creative juices going?...daydreaming is allowed, be nice to yourself.
Monday Podcast Episode: Ep. 428 - Sarah Sukumaran, Founder of Lilith NYC
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TEDx Talk, May 12, 2022: Running and Life: 5K Formula for your Success | Susanne Mueller
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