DiscoverI'm Busy Being AwesomeEpisode 310: The Work is Never Done + How To Accept Unfinished Work
Episode 310: The Work is Never Done + How To Accept Unfinished Work

Episode 310: The Work is Never Done + How To Accept Unfinished Work

Update: 2025-07-07
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In Episode 310 You Will Discover:

  • Why chasing "caught up" is holding you back - and how to reframe this perspective for greater spaciousness and freedom in your days
  • A powerful daily practice that helps you transition from work mode to rest
  • The art of "done for now" thinking and accepting unfinished work, plus how it can transform your relationship with tasks and time management

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Chapter Outline

  • 00:00 Introduction: The Never-Ending To-Do List
  • 01:09 The Mirage of Being Caught Up
  • 03:40 Welcome to the Podcast
  • 04:06 The Haitian Proverb: Beyond Mountains
  • 06:09 Personal Struggles with Productivity
  • 09:05 The 4:55 PM Alarm: A New Practice
  • 11:36 Embracing the Unfinished
  • 13:48 Reframing Productivity
  • 17:08 The Grief of Letting Go
  • 19:17 Closing Thoughts and Gentle Questions
  • 21:27 Final Words and Resources

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Episode 310: The Work is Never Done + How To Accept Unfinished Work

Episode 310: The Work is Never Done + How To Accept Unfinished Work

Paula Engebretson