Tricia and Rob begin this podcast with a ‘fascinating’ discussion of their shared dislike of chewing or slurping noises, their own or others. They suspect they are not alone in their misophonia: a strong reaction to specific sounds!

Tricia opens today’s conversation by quoting Denver newscaster Kyle Clark on taking a day off after this incredible news marathon that the year 2020 has been thus far: “You don’t realize how much you’re carrying until you set it down.”

But what does it look like, to set it down? She and Rob converse about the rejuvenating practice of truly taking a day off, creating the space to do what relaxes you, and to enjoy a day that looks different from your typical work day routines.

“People who work through lunch, never take a break…in our society, that is celebrated. And you can rise to the top really fast just by working harder than everybody else. But it’s also a recipe for burnout. Take some time every day to retreat—and just start there.” – Rob

They both offer very practical suggestions for how to truly make the most of a day off in ways that are rejuvenating for you.  “There isn’t a time when I’m accountable to no one, but for me to be able to say ‘I am only doing the things that I like doing today. I’m only reading or writing for pleasure. …Does it feel like work to me? Then I’m not doing it today.” -- Tricia

“What is the one thing, such that by doing it, makes everything else easier?” Rob, quoting Gary Keller (below).

“Who do you need to let know—so that you can let go?” –Tricia

 

Resources mentioned:
Next with Kyle Clark, 9news.com

The One Thing: the Surprisingly Simply Truth behind Extraordinary Results, by Gary Keller