Many of us value creative brain space. It's the downtime that gives us the opportunity to think creatively, to innovate, and to reflect on what we want, what brings us joy and how we can contribute to the world at large in our own unique way.

If we don't decide how to use our time, the people around us will choose for us.  This is exactly what happened to me in the last six months, by falling down and then picking myself back up again.

If you struggle with making time for reflection, or time to focus on the things you MOST want to do with your life, you're not alone.  If you have trouble saying "no" as a way to open up space for the things that really count, this episode is for you.

What you'll learn in this episode:

• The concept of essentialism and how it can help you prioritize your life's most important "hell yeses"
• Protecting your time and energy for activities that are truly meaningful to you
• How societal pressures, especially on women, create a voice inside of us encouraging constant service to others without expecting anything in return
• Disciplined decision-making and understanding the original concept of "priority" as focusing on a singular goal
• Insights from Greg McKeown's book "Essentialism" and Kara Loewentheil's "Take Back Your Brain" on overcoming societal expectations and personal limitations

Mentioned in this episode: 

• Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less by Greg McKeown
• Taking Back Your Brain by Kara Loewentheil
• Oprah's Super Soul
• The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment by Eckhart Tolle
• Ep 76: Glen Tripp on Imagining and Creating a Better World
• Ep 72: The Freedom of a Hard No

How to connect with Marie:

• On the Web | The Local Bloom
• Instagram: @the.bloom.coach
• All Things Marie on LinkTree

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