Video for reference (make sure to watch it first)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KV6RtlQnN9w&ab_channel=AlexBoke
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“In an age obsessed with speed, slowing down requires special training.”
- Austin Kleon
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First optional but helpful step: hide a **brick* somewhere far from home to drastically restrict access to social media. (Use code ALEXBOKE at checkout for 10% off)*
- Take note of your current screen-time and spend them in better place.
- Trading your screen-time for real time.
- Distribute your RECLAIMED TIME in these 4 categories daily.
example: my screen time is 4hrs, so I’ll spend up to 1hr per category below, everyday.
The 4 big categories to divide our attention in daily:
Working on the Craft:
☉ Your true passion
☉ Your life’s work
☉ Your IKIGAI (purpose in life)
☉ Your side hustle
☉Your main Hustle
☉ Your reason to get out of bed in the morning
Examples:
- Scrapbooking a vision board
- Building a website for yourself
- Going for coffee with someone in your industry
- Updating your resume or demo reel
- Learn new knowledge to get promoted
- Working on a new system in your business
- Filming yourself talking about your work
- Writing an insightful caption for a photo/video (to share later)
Creative Recovery & Discovery:
☉ Arts & crafts
☉ Using your hands, not your head
☉Awaking the inner artist
☉Getting dirty / crafty
☉Drawing outside the lines
Examples:
- Painting
- Pottery
- Drawing
- Dancing
- Playing music
- Photography
- Singing
- Trying a new sport
Introspective Acts:
☉ Relaxing Activities
☉ To calm the mind
☉ To get clarity
☉ Self-compassion
Examples:
- Journaling
- Gardening
- Starring at a wall
- Breathing deeply
- Therapy
- Talking to your mom
- Walking in nature
- yoga
General Maintenance:
☉ To-do list items
☉ Errands
☉ Small wins
☉ Physical Activities
☉ Self care
☉ Relationships
Examples:
- Cleaning your room
- Fixing broken items
- Spending time with friends
- Running
- Going to the gym
- Organizing your workspace
- Sharpening tools or skills
- Purging + Decluttering
Exercise: Fill out these 4 categories with yours.