The Empty Promise of Productivity and the Art of Slowing Down

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December 26, 2017 a project of ServiceSpace There is more to life than increasing its speed. - Mahatma Gandhi - The Empty Promise of Productivity and the Art of Slowing Down How often do we add items to our lengthy to-do lists, squeeze an extra meeting into an already packed day, or find ourselves focused on the task before us, only to be repeatedly interrupted? In a world of constant movement, it's easy to neglect to give ourselves the care, attention, and leisure time we deserve. "What if we applied the same principles we use for mastering our workdays to become masters of self-care?" In this insightful essay, writer Emily Barr weaves together the latest findings around time management and productivity, and the sacred art of slowing down in a world that regularly demands otherwise. { read more } Be The Change How can you set an example for your friends, colleagues, and loved ones by slowing down to take care of yourself this week? COMMENT | RATE               Related Good News Bhutan's Dark Secret to Happiness Dan Siegel: The Open Mind Seven Ways to Help High Schoolers Find Purpose How Nature Resets Our Minds and Bodies 5 Things Science Says Will Make You Happier Learning to Die What Would A Slow School Movement Look Like? Ten Counterproductive Behaviors of Well-Intentioned People DailyGood is a volunteer-run initiative that delivers "good news" to 244,587 subscribers. There are many ways to help. To unsubscribe, click here. Other ServiceSpace projects include: KindSpring  //  KarmaTube  //  Conversations  //  Awakin  //  More