Basically this whole episode is an SPM - a Sustainable Productivity Moment. We have spent a couple weeks talking about change and transitions. Learn what people, places, products and things are helping Susan create a sustainably productive life. The goal is to highlight small things or adjustments that create a life we don’t feel like running away from. While each Sustainable Productivity Moment may seem small, together they create powerful change.

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It has been awhile since we have checked in on what's happening in your literary life lately! Did you know reading books has been scientifically proven to lengthen the number of years you live? Talk about a sustainable way to live! If you or your loved one is a reluctant reader, you will get tips to address this so you too can live a longer life.

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If you have ever uttered the words," I'm just not creative!" this episode about the science of creativity is for you. If you know you are a creative being but struggle for consistent time and inspiration to maximize that creativity, this episode is for you.

Tresha Faye Haefner is an award-winning author, creativity coach and speaker. One of the few people to hold a master’s degree in humanistic psychology, with a specialization in creativity studies, Tresha uses research-based methods to help others develop their most authentic creative abilities, both for the sake of artistic expression, and personal well-being. She often tells her classes that she began writing only so she could have the credentials to teach workshops to other innovative writers and poets. Tresha joins the Sustainable Productivity podcast to teach about the science of creativity.

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Recorded in segments over the course of her sabbatical, Susan explores the reason why sabbatical is important, what tends to derail good intentions, and talks about lessons learned during the two weeks she pretended she was retired.

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In the coming weeks the weather will start to transition to cooler temps as we transition to fall. Labor Day in America is 1 week away from when this goes out and we all consider that the unofficial end to summer - also a transition. Let's talk about how we can make these big and small transitions Sustainably Productive.

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Let's dig a little deeper today - imposter syndrome and the importance of small deaths. You know, the light stuff life is made of. For me imposter syndrome shows up as that voice in my head that says, “Who do you think you are?”

Or “Why do you think you are the right person for this?”

Sometimes it is condescending, “Stay in your lane, honey. Let the real writers/podcasters/creators do this.”

Susan explores the idea that imposter syndrome is feeding some fear that is keeping her stuck. Let's shine a spotlight onto these imposter syndrome feelings - it might show us that this monster behind the curtain is really a tiny, shriveled nothing just trying to act tough.

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Digital clutter impacts our health and wellness as much as physical clutter. It IS part of our environmental surroundings. Digital clutter covers communication like emails, texts, DMs, and voicemails (for those of us who are dinosaurs that still leave and accept VMs), social media including Snaps, likes and saved ideas from Facebook, Instagram or TikTok; photos on your phone, on your computer or in the cloud (not to mention what has been sent to you in shared files, texts, emails and DMs). Then there are all of the digital files and folders.

I have been trying various tips and tricks for a couple years to try to dial into what will be sustainably productive for me to finally get on top of this digital clutter. I think I have a system and that is what I want to share with you. What habits and actions I do each week to manage the digital clutter.

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Burnout is beyond stress and the right hobbies can be just the antidote you need to relax, recharge, and regroup. Burnout is a real thing - not something you can manage through or toughen up against. Think about what was happening in your life today. Maybe you felt like you were withdrawing from friends and responsibilities – isolating yourself. Or after months of battling stress at work, you find yourself procrastinating on completing projects and tasks. If you don't take time for hobbies to recharge today, your body will make time through illness later. There are small steps you can take today to prevent this.

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Of the 23 books Susan started in July, THREE of them were 5-star books for her. Listen to this bonus episode to learn more. Full show notes - including links to the titles mentioned in this episode - can be found ⁠at this link⁠.

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When does self-care become self-soothing? The phrase “self-care” seems to have morphed into a catch phrase and punch line these days. Is a glass (or bottle) of wine after a tough day really self-care? Are you really taking good care of your colleagues by bringing a couple dozen donuts to the office? Part of making the distinction between self-soothing and self-care is that self-care allows you space to be uncomfortable.

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