In this episode of Unscripted, I share how this week I did something I’ve never done before - I gave myself permission slips. And not just metaphorically. I literally printed them out, signed them, and stuck them in my bathroom.

One was long overdue.

One felt a little rebellious.

And one? It was exactly what I needed.

But what happened next was unexpected. My Powerhouse vs. Potato theory was put to the test, and I discovered something surprising about how I work, rest, and show up in the world.

In this episode of Unscripted with Lisa Burling, I dive into:

✅ Why I wrote myself actual permission slips – and what happened when I followed them

✅ How embracing my Powerhouse vs. Potato theory changed the way I think about productivity

✅ The power of doing something purely for joy, without needing a reason or a result

✅ Why we need to rethink the ‘rules’ we place on ourselves (especially as adults).

This episode is real, reflective, and full of insights on self-permission, productivity, and breaking your own limits. If you’ve ever needed a permission slip to do something just because you want to, this one’s for you.

Join the Conversation:

💬 Have you ever held yourself back from doing something just because you thought you ‘shouldn’t’?

💡 Do you operate more like a Powerhouse or a Potato? Or both?

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Links & resources mentioned:

📖 Roald Dahl on Living with Passion – Read the full quote here

📖 The Science of Permission Slips – here are some Brené Brown-inspired permission slips 

😴The Power of Rest & ‘Potato’ Days – Why Rest is Actually Productive

🥁 Online Drumming Classes – Beginner Lessons on Udemy

🎶 The Corrs Official Website – Visit here

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Thank you for listening to this episode of Unscripted! Don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and join me next Friday for another deep dive into the messy, beautiful pages of life.