45: Creating Space for Yourself—The Art of Scheduling Free Time

In today's episode, we’re chatting about the powerful concept of intentional free space. Have you ever found yourself with a surprising, unplanned free day and felt guilty or anxious about it? You're not alone. We often get caught up in the hustle, thinking busy equals productive. But what if we embraced the magic of nothing time instead? Grab your favorite beverage and get ready to learn how to carve out intentional free time for yourself. We'll explore the importance of planning this time, practicing saying "no" to protect it, and asking key questions to ensure our commitments align with our goals and energy. Plus, I'll share a clarity cocktail from Maxwell Maltz to inspire you to make friends with yourself and cherish those quiet moments. Join me as we take bold, consistent action to create the phenomenal life you deserve. Let's pivot with passion! . TIMESTAMP 00:00 Thanks for pushing play; how was weekend? 04:05 Embrace and enjoy intentional "day of nothing." 05:28 Clarity Cocktail Begins 08:19 Clarity Cocktail Ends 08:23 Plan intentional personal time despite commitments. 13:35 Prioritize downtime over non-energizing commitments. 17:00 Take bold action; create the life desired. . CLARITY COCKTAIL QUOTE  If you make friends with yourself you will never be alone.  ~Maxwell Maltz . 🖍️🖍️🖍️GRAB YOUR *FREE* Red Marker 🖍️🖍️🖍️ Simply leave a glowing review of the Pivot with Passion Podcast on your platform of choice. When your review posts, go grab your red marker here 👉 https://www.pennycasselman.com/freeredmarker . WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YouTube 📺 Watch Penny deliver this episode of the podcast; hop over to her YouTube channel!  https://www.youtube.com/@penny_casselman . 👋 CONNECT WITH PENNY Get on the list 👉 https://www.pennycasselman.com/sub-email-list Contact Penny: https://www.PennyCasselman.com/podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/penny_casselman/