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The Empty Promise of Productivity and the Art of Slowing Down

The Empty Promise of Productivity and the Art of Slowing Down

Dec 26, 2017-- 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. (20473 reads)


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