Not Suppressing This

UNBUSY-ing Busyness

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Episode Overview: Join Corie as she reflects on her journey of productivity, efficiency, and the personal costs of a busy lifestyle. As she approaches a new milestone birthday, she dives deep into the cultural and familial influences that shaped her views on work and productivity, sharing insights from her life experiences in Hong Kong and beyond. This warm and engaging episode invites listeners to rethink what it means to be “busy,” emphasizing the importance of balance, self-care, and genuine presence.

A Few Highlights:

  • Turning 40 and Wisdom Gained: Corie humorously shares her reflections on aging gracefully and the lessons she's learned in her forties.
  • Cultural Influences on Productivity: Examine how growing up in fast-paced Hong Kong instilled a sense of urgency and efficiency that shaped Corie’s work ethic from an early age.
  • The Cost of Productivity: Corie opens up about her struggles with health issues (PCOS and Hashimoto's) linked to a relentless drive for achievement, emphasizing the need to listen to our bodies.
  • The Burnout Cycle: An honest conversation about the toll of continuous busyness and the struggle to find room for rest and recovery.
  • Redefining Busyness: Corie encourages listeners to reevaluate their relationship with the word "busy" and consider alternative perspectives on managing time and energy, promoting the practice of elective self-care.
  • Quality Time Matters: Discover how everyday activities can be reframed as enriching experiences rather than mere chores, enhancing our sense of fulfillment.

    • We’d love to hear your thoughts on redefining busyness! How do you consciously make room for self-care in your daily routine?

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      • Join us next time for another insightful episode that helps you find balance in a busy world!

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      Not Suppressing ThisBy Corie Chu