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Speaker: Hello, beautiful souls, and welcome back to another installment of the Gorn Sol podcast, where we explore the moments and stories that shape who we're becoming. I'm Marisol, and this is where I love to have real conversations about growth, self-discovery, and learning to put yourself first.
Speaker: Whether we are diving into books that change our perspective or unpacking personal experiences that teach us something new, this podcast is for women who are done playing small and are ready to embrace their own journey.
Speaker: So if you've struggled with putting everybody else first or battled self-doubt, you are in the right place. This isn't about perfection. It's about the messy, beautiful process of growing into yourself.
Speaker: So come grow with me. So in today's episode, I'm going to be talking about something that I have been thinking about a lot because we have reached that time of year where I just don't function as a human being anymore.
Speaker: i am no longer a productive member of society around this time of year. and I don't like it. it's not It's not a helpful thing. It's definitely not useful because there are still many things, many things I need to get done forever. Okay? Forever. Which reminds me, i um was talking to my mom yesterday about like random things.
Speaker: And I was like, actually, unlike you, mom, I am not retired. i need to get back to work. And I'm walking away and she's like, one day you will be. and I just, you know, millennial laugh. Millennial laugh. Because are we ever actually as millennials going to retire?
Speaker: Maybe not. Maybe not. Anyway, speaking of burnout and not being able to retire, i want to avoid burnout as much as possible this time around. Because for the last two years, when we reached like October, November,
Speaker: I'm at my wit's end and I can't do anything anymore. I can't function. And that's not a good feeling. So what am I going to do? What are some things that I have noticed, i have observed, help me get out of a productivity slump?
Speaker: This is the very first one. And that is boosting motivation. It sounds like a freaking no-brainer, doesn't it? It really does. but It's important to pinpoint the things that inspire you so you can manufacture them when you're in a productivity slump.
Speaker: That's the key. And over the years, I have observed, because this is, the I feel like it's so weird, but when and when I think about it, it's not.
Speaker: Because what usually works for me in a pinch, it feels almost counterintuitive, but it works every time. And that is finding inspiration through other people. But the way I find it every single fucking time is watching my favorite YouTubers.
Speaker: Like, I could be feeling so unproductive, so burnt out. I could be feeling like, yeah like I just can't. i can't up with a mess like i just I can't be productive anymore. My brain is not functioning.
Speaker: And I'll put on A Lydia Millen vlog. Okay? A Lydia Millen vlog will do it every time. Because I see how fabulous she is. i see how fabulous her house is. And I've been following Lydia Millen for like over 10 years.
Speaker: Like... Like, I remember when it was just Lumi Bangle. I remember when she had links. I remember when they had the tiny house, the little house in the different neighborhood before they were even married. Like, I've been following her for such a f freaking long time. So I've seen her journey.
Speaker: Okay, I've seen her journey to get to where she is today over the last decade. So it's like, girl, I've seen you put in the work. I've seen you put in the work to get to where you are today. And is so inspirational.
Speaker: That is so inspirational. Okay. So she is one of the tried and true that inspired me every single time. And I found myself over the years taking a break, watching one of her vlogs and then being like, what? Time to get back to work.
Speaker: Every single time that I watch one of her blogs, I would be like, hey, let me just close the laptop or let me just change the tab, close the tab, open the other tab and get back to work every time.
Speaker: So she's a big one that I tend to like feel inspired by in the fro a little bit as well. Grace Beverly, girl. Yes, she doesn't do blogs anymore because she is big time CEO of like 5000 companies. um But those are like the main ones that inspire me every time.
Speaker: So watching the vlogs or YouTube videos definitely does it. Sometimes even going on their social media will like manufacture in a pinch that inspiration, that motivation for me to keep working. So yeah, it's something that I just discovered naturally over the years, but I would highly recommend that you take some time to reflect if you haven't noticed already what works for you.
Speaker: But what is it time and again that is motivating you to work and get something done or to make progress towards something? For me, it's those YouTube videos and my favorite YouTubers. For you, it might be something else. And that's totally cool. It's just a matter what works for you and something that is motivating you consistently. Because again, this was a consistent thing that I saw over the years. And I was just like, okay, I know what I need to do to get me going then.
Speaker: And that's a put on a Litty Millen blog and be like, I want a wonderful house in the countryside. I don't actually, but I want my equivalent. here in California, which is a regular house that's like bajillion dollars.
Speaker: Anyway, anyway, moving on to the next one. So the next one is doing the easy or fun task first, because girl, I know you have a list of things you need to do.
Speaker: There is a list of things that you need to get done today or in this next week, and you're not doing it. That's me. Okay, that's definitely me And what works for me when I am just in that productivity slump, can't be bothered, can't do anything, but I know I have to, i do the easier, of the fun thing first.
Speaker: I know what people say. I've been in the game for a minute, okay? People are always like, eat the frog. Eat the frog first. Do the hard thing first thing in the morning so you don't worry about it anymore. It's not hanging over your head. And that is a valuable tool.
Speaker: It is a valuable tool that I think can work. But not always. And for my brain, uh-uh. Because you know what I do? You know what I do? I procrastinate.
Speaker: So if I have to do the hardest, the most difficult thing first, that's going to be the most tedious and annoying and just like drudgery, I'm going oh, you know what need do? need to clean. You know what else need to do?
Speaker: need to walk my dog. You what else I need to do This other thing that isn't due for like three months. Like I will find anything to do other than that difficult thing. But those other things that I find aren't even things on my list that are necessary.
Speaker: So you know what I do? I look at my list. I see what's going to take the least amount of time, what's going to be the most effortless or the most fun.
Speaker: And I do that first. The key is that it has to be on your list. You can't just choose a random thing to do instead. It has to be on your list. And the reason why this works for me is because it gets the momentum going.
Speaker: And often i find that once I do the easy or the fun thing, I'm in that productivity mode. I'm in the zone now. And i'm like okay, cool. So I can do the next one and then the next one and then the next task.
Speaker: And then the next thing you know, I'm done with my list. Or I've made so much progress on like these other projects that I've been working on. And it's something that I think a lot of us should try doing instead of sticking to trying to eat the frog first and then getting nowhere like I often found myself.
Speaker: And the thing about doing the like the easy task first is that it's like it's like the primer to foundation. OK, it's like the snowball method of productivity, if you will. Like you do the easy thing and then you snowball because you're productive now. and You do all the stuff. You do the whole list, your whole list of things now because you're in that productivity mindset.
Speaker: The third thing that I struggle, okay, struggle to do but I know is incredibly valuable is scheduling intentional rest.
Speaker: Key word is intentional. Second key word is schedule. Okay, this one i know is going to be difficult, especially if you're the type of person that helps a jillion things you need to do You have multiple tabs open in your brain. You're doing all the things at the same time. You're like, I get it.
Speaker: If you're the type of person that is constantly busy, then there's always something you could or should be doing. So you never actually take the time to rest. But the thing that happens is that when you're working, you're like daydreaming about rest. But then when you finally do rest, you're thinking about all the things that you should be doing and you feel guilty for resting. So you don't actually ever rest.
Speaker: but they don't actually ever get all the work you need to get done. so you're just in this vicious cycle of just burnout. it's It's evil, it's horrible, and it's unhealthy.
Speaker: It's really unhealthy. So one thing that I have been working on, and ah i'm I'm working on it, okay, is scheduling intentional rest, okay? You need to be intentional.
Speaker: So this can be as you're scheduling out your day, you're scheduling out your week. Like maybe it is putting it on your calendar, blocking off an evening, a day, whatever, a weekend where you're not going to do any work.
Speaker: Maybe part of that rest includes doing something fun. Maybe you're going to be going to an event, a concert, hanging out with friends, dinner, whatever. Block it off on the calendar if you need to, if you need to see it there, if it's taking up physical space on that calendar.
Speaker: Make it non-negotiable. Okay, your rest is non-negotiable. So if that means doing nothing, if that means turning off the cell phone, if that means whatever it is for you, then that's what it is and it is non-negotiable.
Speaker: And you need to figure out what amount of rest is going to get the job done, essentially, to help you rejuvenate. Because once you do rest intentionally, it will allow you to show up refreshed and re-energized for your work, where you can better focus and be more productive.
Speaker: I would say to pick one of these three for the next two weeks and give it a try. See how it goes. Again, like I always tell my clients, these are just tools in our toolbox. If you're like me, they don't always work every single time, but that's why you have multiple tools.
Speaker: If one tool doesn't work, you can try another. So if you haven't tried these before, give it a shot. Let me know in the comments how it goes. And of course, if you stayed this long, I truly appreciate you. If you are watching this on YouTube, hey leave a little heart in the comments. I would love to see that you're here.
Speaker: And of course, thank you for tuning in today to the Grown with Sol podcast. If this resonated with you, don't forget to subscribe, leave a like. And if you are a watch or listening to this, I should say, on any podcasting platform, definitely leave a little five star review because it definitely helps.
Speaker: As always, i am accepting new clients. If you would like to work with me, you can schedule your very own discovery call through the link in my show notes. And until next time, keep growing.
