EPISODE · Jun 9, 2026 · 31 MIN
The Habit of Doing Nothing: A Simple Practice to Protect Your Well‑Being
from You Can Do It: The Podcast for Neurodivergent Adults, Deep Creatives, and Out-of-the-Box Thinkers · host Kimberly Frey
Join me in this episode as I explore why “doing nothing” isn’t a sign of laziness but a powerful habit that protects your mental health and helps you avoid burnout. I reflect on my own long‑standing belief in intentional stillness, which I’ve encouraged in my coaching and throughout the show, while breaking down the work of writer and professional idler Tom Hodgkinson - which was highlighted on a recent episode of Dr. Laurie Santos’ The Happiness Lab. Together, these insights invite listeners to rethink their relationship with downtime and embrace idleness as a life‑giving practice. If you’ve been running on empty, this episode offers a gentle reminder that sometimes the most productive thing you can do is pause. Ready to shift your own narratives? Book your free 30‑minute strategy session designed to meet you exactly where you are and take that first step towards your Next.Visit Dr. Laurie Santos’ website here to learn more about her work. Learn more about Tom Hodgkinson and his work here. For a full transcript of today’s episode, email [email protected] with the word “transcript” in the subject line. You can also just email me to say hello! 🤗🚀 Support the Show: Follow, like, share, and subscribe to You Can Do It to help grow our community designed for neurodivergent adults, deep creatives, and out-of-the-box thinkers ready to step into your Next.Because You Can Do It.And I Can Help. 🌐 Let’s Connect:Website: KFreyconsulting.comFacebook: Kimberly Frey ConsultingInstagram: @kimberlyfreycoachingBlog: kfreyconsulting.blog
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Join me in this episode as I explore why “doing nothing” isn’t a sign of laziness but a powerful habit that protects your mental health and helps you avoid burnout. I reflect on my own long‑standing belief in intentional stillness, which I’ve encouraged in my coaching and throughout the show, while breaking down the work of writer and professional idler Tom Hodgkinson - which was highlighted on a recent episode of Dr. Laurie Santos’ The Happiness Lab. Together, these insights invite listeners to rethink their relationship with downtime and embrace idleness as a life‑giving practice. If you’ve been running on empty, this episode offers a gentle reminder that sometimes the most productive thing you can do is pause. Ready to shift your own narratives? Book your free 30‑minute strategy session designed to meet you exactly where you are and take that first step towards your Next.Visit Dr. Laurie Santos’ website here to learn more about her work. Learn more about Tom Hodgkinson and his work here. For a full transcript of today’s episode, email [email protected] with the word “transcript” in the subject line. You can also just email me to say hello! 🤗🚀 Support the Show: Follow, like, share, and subscribe to You Can Do It to help grow our community designed for neurodivergent adults, deep creatives, and out-of-the-box thinkers ready to step into your Next.Because You Can Do It.And I Can Help. 🌐 Let’s Connect:Website: KFreyconsulting.comFacebook: Kimberly Frey ConsultingInstagram: @kimberlyfreycoachingBlog: kfreyconsulting.blog
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