In this episode of the Pursuit of Happy Well podcast, the hosts explore the concept of busyness as a form of procrastination and avoidance. They discuss how society often equates busyness with productivity, leading to a lack of meaningful progress in life. The conversation delves into the urgency of the now, the difference between motion and progress, and the cultural metrics of success that may not align with personal fulfillment. The hosts emphasize the importance of intentional living and the need to evaluate what truly matters in one's life. In this conversation, the speakers explore the themes of busyness versus productivity, the illusion of progress, and the importance of self-care and boundaries. They discuss how busyness can serve as a form of avoidance, the need for rest as a form of resistance against societal pressures, and the challenges faced by caregivers and corporate professionals in balancing their responsibilities with their own well-being. The conversation emphasizes the necessity of vulnerability and clarity in achieving true effectiveness and the importance of setting boundaries to prioritize mental health. In this conversation, the speakers explore the themes of effectiveness versus busyness, the importance of setting boundaries, and the need for self-awareness in personal growth. They discuss how saying no can lead to more meaningful progress and how overcommitment can serve as a stress response. The conversation emphasizes the significance of understanding one's values and priorities to live a fulfilling life, as well as the challenges of avoiding decisions through busyness.
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About Us
We're Scott and Kristen—entrepreneurs, coaches, and a married couple figuring out life, business, and everything in between.
Kristen is a keynote speaker, author, and coach focused on helping people achieve success without burnout. Scott brings his 12+ yrs of leadership expertise as CEO. Together, we built a multi-million dollar business helping entrepreneurs create sustainable success.
Now we are on a mission to redefine and discover what happywell looks like for every person providing practical strategies you can use to build resilience, purpose, and lasting fulfillment.
We look forward to you joining along!
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Chapters
00:00 The Illusion of Busyness
03:01 Understanding Motion vs. Progress
05:58 The Tyranny of Urgency
08:57 Living Life on Accident
11:59 Cultural Metrics of Success
15:20 The Burden of Busyness
17:59 Illusion of Progress vs. Actual Progress
21:05 The Caregiver's Dilemma
24:03 Corporate Chaos: Motion vs. Progress
26:58 Vulnerability in Effectiveness
29:53 Setting Boundaries for Effectiveness
30:22 The Power of Saying No
33:06 Living by Your Own Values
34:40 Understanding Overcommitment
36:24 The Stress Response of Busyness
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Keywords
busyness, procrastination, productivity, urgency, meaningful progress, entrepreneurship, life balance, intentional living, cultural metrics, avoidance, busyness, productivity, effectiveness, self-care, vulnerability, boundaries, progress, caregiver, corporate, emotional health, self-awareness, effectiveness, busyness, personal growth, boundaries, meaningful progress, stress response, prioritization, decision making, values
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