I really hate doing laundry. For whatever reason, it’s my least favorite chore. I dread sorting the clothes into piles. I loathe moving things from the washer to the dryer over and over again. Folding? Forget it. I end up leaving baskets of clean laundry sitting around until I’ve worn everything in them and the… Continue reading Why Slacking Off Helps You Get Things Done
Month: August 2019
Why Putting Things Off is Often a Genius Move
I have to tell you my favorite thing about Slacker Magic. Sometimes, if I wait to do something that just feels too hard/heavy right now, serious magic happens. I’ve berated myself so many times for being behind on a task (even as I push it to the next day, over and over again). I’ve judged… Continue reading Why Putting Things Off is Often a Genius Move
You Now Have Permission to Slack Off
As a mind-body coach with years of experience in helping people improve their well-being, I state the following: I hereby give you full permission to slack off. You are allowed to slack. You are allowed to rest. You are allowed to slack and rest even if you aren’t tired! You are allowed to goof off.… Continue reading You Now Have Permission to Slack Off
7 Days of Slacker Magic
The night before I started second grade, I freaked out. I was certain I wasn’t ready. My mom came into my room, snuggled me, and tried to convince me that I was, indeed, prepared for second grade. I was worried that I didn’t know everything I was going to learn yet, and I’d be behind. … Continue reading 7 Days of Slacker Magic
How to transition like a two-year-old and transform your life
Before I became a parent, I imagined doing things like feeding my child or tucking her in at night. I could envision putting a yummy dinner on the table, enjoying time together, and then easily moving on to a nice bath and snuggle. I really had no idea that such a simple thing as switching… Continue reading How to transition like a two-year-old and transform your life
Why slothing is your new wellness practice
I’ve discovered that Slacker Magic comes with its own vocabulary. Need some rest? Haven’t spent enough time restoring your body and spirit lately? If so, it’s time for some slothing. Notice you’re pressuring yourself too much and trying to make something turn out “just right?” And now you’re exhausted and don’t even want to do… Continue reading Why slothing is your new wellness practice
What to do when the pursuit of wellness backfires
The wellness industry is a booming industry. There are countless ways you can improve your health. You can use “natural” alternative healing techniques. You can read books. You can try a variety of dietary approaches. While the pursuit of wellness seems harmless, there’s one catch: Self-pressure. If your pursuit of wellness is built on a… Continue reading What to do when the pursuit of wellness backfires