Ep 78: Essentialism

Many of us value creative brain space. It's the downtime that gives us the opportunity to think creatively, to innovate, and to reflect on what we want, what brings us joy and how we can contribute to the world at large in our own unique way. If we don't decide how to use our time, the people around us will choose for us.  This is exactly what happened to me in the last six months, by falling down and then picking myself back up again. If you struggle with making time for reflection, or time to focus on the things you MOST want to do with your life, you're not alone.  If you have trouble saying "no" as a way to open up space for the things that really count, this episode is for you.What you'll learn in this episode:The concept of essentialism and how it can help you prioritize your life's most important "hell yeses"Protecting your time and energy for activities that are truly meaningful to youHow societal pressures, especially on women, create a voice inside of us encouraging constant service to others without expecting anything in returnDisciplined decision-making and understanding the original concept of "priority" as focusing on a singular goalInsights from Greg McKeown's book "Essentialism" and Kara Loewentheil's "Take Back Your Brain" on overcoming societal expectations and personal limitationsMentioned in this episode: Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less by Greg McKeownTaking Back Your Brain by Kara LoewentheilOprah's Super SoulThe Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment by Eckhart TolleEp 76: Glen Tripp on Imagining and Creating a Better WorldEp 72: The Freedom of a Hard NoHow to connect with Marie:On the Web | The Local BloomInstagram: @the.bloom.coachAll Things Marie on LinkTreeJOIN THE BLOOM ROOM!We'll take all these ideas and apply them to our lives. Follow me on Instagram at @the.bloom.coach to learn more and snag a spot in my group coaching program!