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Rebalancing

Rebalancing

There are certain things in life that don’t have to get done, and then there are priorities that absolutely must get done well. On today’s show we discuss what it takes to thrive on purpose, and specifically we’re discussing the importance of flexibility.

Today I speak with author and social impact leader Wendy Teleki. Wendy argues that we shouldn’t be afraid to recalibrate and make the big changes when we need to. In our conversation today Wendy distills her hard-earned lessons on balancing – and rebalancing – amid an onslaught of ever-changing demands and priorities.

 

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[6:20] Thoughts on “having it all” versus letting some things go

[10:45] Why the edge of the wheel is where you want to be (and how to get there)

[20:30] What to do when you find yourself in a role you’re not necessarily comfortable with

[25:00] The benefits of creating your Don’t-Do list first

[26:00] Thoughts on using the speeding of time as a means of becoming our best selves now

[29:45] Wendy’s Number One piece of advice for parents

 

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We’ve all seen the images. The stark white rooms, the single designer chair, the perfectly curated capsule wardrobe. We’re told that if we just clear the clutter, we’ll find peace. 

But if we’re not careful, the minimalist aesthetic can become just another thing to buy, another thing to consume. 

On today’s show, Melora Johnson deconstructs the modern minimalist movement so that each of us can move from the clutter-free, beige-everything  minimalist aesthetic to a deeper, more sustainable practice rooted in intentionality.

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[7:30] Feeling that donation high? Here’s why decluttering and donating feels so good in the moment but often fails to stop the cycle of re-accumulation

[11:30] Can authentic minimalism exist in a consumerist culture?

[16:00] Candid thoughts on how and why minimalism has been commercialized

[25:00] How to tell if your minimalism is driving more shopping or actually shrinking your ecological footprint

[28:30] Listen to your whispers! 

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