That Hoarder: Overcome Compulsive Hoarding

#163 The Lazy Genius approach to planning, productivity and prioritising, with Kendra Adachi


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  • In today's episode of That Hoarder: Overcome Compulsive Hoarding podcast, I'm joined by Kendra Adachi, author of "The Plan, Manage Your Time Like a Lazy Genius," as we explore self-compassion and realistic productivity. We'll discuss cultural differences in self-trust, the pitfalls of traditional planning, and how small, manageable steps can lead to meaningful progress. Kendra's insights challenge societal expectations and underscore the importance of kindness and contentment in our daily lives.

    • Self-Trust and Societal Influences
  • Cultural differences in self-trust between men and women
  • Women's challenges with self-trust
  • Understanding systemic influences
  • Encouragement of kindness and acceptance towards oneself
  • Societal Expectations and Productivity Pressure
  • Critique of the "hustle" culture and pressure for excellence
  • Contentment as opposed to constant optimisation
  • Kindness to oneself as an alternative to relentless improvement
  • Resistance to the idea of contentment
  • Contentment and Self-Compassion
  • Contentment not the same as giving up
  • Defining contentment as awareness and appreciation of the present
  • Self-compassion as a holistic life perspective
  • Contentment and making mistakes
  • Hoarding and Mindset Shifts
  • Problem with future-focused thinking
  • Importance of prioritising what matters to us
  • Shifting mindset towards valuing fewer things and creating space
  • Kinder approach to oneself and questioning what we have lose by trying contentment
  • Integration vs. Greatness
  • Embracing integration over achieving greatness
  • Honouring emotions and practicing self-kindness
  • Goal setting challenges and adopting flexible approaches
  • Shrinking priorities to manage overwhelm
  • Planning and Productivity Challenges
  • Discussion on why many struggle with planning and productivity
  • Unrealistic expectations from productivity experts
  • Internalisation of failure for unmet expectations
  • Disparity in authorship vs. readership of time management books
  • The Lazy Genius Way and Practical Strategies
  • Introduction to concepts from "The Lazy Genius Way"
  • Principles of "going in the right order" (naming what matters, calming the chaos, trusting oneself)
  • Encouragement of smaller, manageable steps
  • Potential for meaningful change despite societal pressures
  • ...more
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