I really need to work on the micro rest piece and also going back to the different types of rest that you discussed a few posts back. My default rest is collapsing on the couch, but it’s not the most restorative all the time.
You’re not alone! I’ve started using a timer for some of my short rest periods (reading, journaling/writing, etc) so that I don’t watch the clock while I’m doing them. It helps my brain know that we have time, and then I’m not spending the whole time beating myself up for taking a break.
I'm bookmarking this ready for my first week back to work in January, when typically I make the mother of all big lists and then promptly get overwhelmed by it all.
This resonates deeply. Rest is such an integral part of thriving. Rest did not always come easy for me, and I feel it’s an ever evolving journey, but it’s such an important part of my self care. Thank you this beautiful invitation to rest. 💖
Thanks for your kind words about my Must-Do Method post, Dr. Jillian! I love the graphic for the Eisenhower Matrix here and appreciate your actionable suggestions in this post--especially on reaching for micro rest when we might not have access for a whole guided meditation, etc.
The Eisenhower matrix came up recently on a course about how to train people: one participant was preparing a talk on time management for his team, and his “concise and memorable” approach used the Seven Dwarves singing 🎶 “HiHu, HiHu, I’ve got some tasks to do…” (don’t know about you but I cannot resist whistling at that point in the song!)
Helpfully for those who use a spreadsheet to organise their tasklists, high importance (Hi) and high urgency (Hu) comes before low importance (Li)/low urgency(Lu) if you sort alphabetically.
Thank you for this, so useful will bookmark for January. I'm not sure if this is allowed, but I coincidentally wrote a piece about doing things that instead of overwhelm bring you joy - even just one. It's here if you fancy a read: https://lesliesinoway.substack.com/p/no-guilt-just-joy-finding-time-for
Jillian, I very much enjoy reading your essays because they are very informative and practical. Thank you so much
I’m so glad they are helpful!
I really need to work on the micro rest piece and also going back to the different types of rest that you discussed a few posts back. My default rest is collapsing on the couch, but it’s not the most restorative all the time.
You’re not alone! I’ve started using a timer for some of my short rest periods (reading, journaling/writing, etc) so that I don’t watch the clock while I’m doing them. It helps my brain know that we have time, and then I’m not spending the whole time beating myself up for taking a break.
This is such a great piece - thank you.
I'm bookmarking this ready for my first week back to work in January, when typically I make the mother of all big lists and then promptly get overwhelmed by it all.
I’m glad it was helpful! That’s such a common thing to do. I hope this allows you to find a different way that isn’t so stressful for you. ✨
This resonates deeply. Rest is such an integral part of thriving. Rest did not always come easy for me, and I feel it’s an ever evolving journey, but it’s such an important part of my self care. Thank you this beautiful invitation to rest. 💖
It can take a long time to learn the importance of rest. I’m still having to remind myself!
I consider myself a Type B person who's pretty good about Rest, but DANG, that first sentence made me feel like I just had an intervention! 🤣
😂 happy to help!
Thanks for your kind words about my Must-Do Method post, Dr. Jillian! I love the graphic for the Eisenhower Matrix here and appreciate your actionable suggestions in this post--especially on reaching for micro rest when we might not have access for a whole guided meditation, etc.
Thank you for reading! Your post was wonderful.
The Eisenhower matrix came up recently on a course about how to train people: one participant was preparing a talk on time management for his team, and his “concise and memorable” approach used the Seven Dwarves singing 🎶 “HiHu, HiHu, I’ve got some tasks to do…” (don’t know about you but I cannot resist whistling at that point in the song!)
Helpfully for those who use a spreadsheet to organise their tasklists, high importance (Hi) and high urgency (Hu) comes before low importance (Li)/low urgency(Lu) if you sort alphabetically.
Love that!
Ok, you got me. I’m terrible at prioritizing! Have to work on that.
Thank you for this, so useful will bookmark for January. I'm not sure if this is allowed, but I coincidentally wrote a piece about doing things that instead of overwhelm bring you joy - even just one. It's here if you fancy a read: https://lesliesinoway.substack.com/p/no-guilt-just-joy-finding-time-for