Comments on: Choose Your Life Mondays – The Charlie Gilkey Edition

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Wed, 03 Feb 2010 23:05:33 +0000

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Comfort, Creativity, and Self-Trust - Among Other Things — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 23:54:13 +0000

[...] productivity, and self-trust, among other things. If you’ve listened to the the version up on Jen’s site, you might want to listen to this one, too – this is the uncut [...]

By: Shawna R. B. Atteberry

Shawna R. B. Atteberry — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 16:36:38 +0000

I cannot tell you how much I am looking forward to this retreat. I am ready to go! Well…I guess I’m ready to stay in my PJs!

By: marsha shenk

marsha shenk — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 15:35:13 +0000

Thanks for all your good work, Jen,

and thanks for this post. It’s a big challenge.

My guideline for innovative solopreneurs (have been one and been coaching them for 30 years) is 8 hours of white space per week. No kidding.

That means 8 hours in your calendar with NO OBLIGATIONS – not the gym, laundry…nothing. I sometimes spend it lying on the floor with my dog, sometimes out walking…I wait till the moment comes to ‘know’ how I will be in the fallow time.

I know – it means that you work less. You DO less. But less really is more.
White space rejuvenates our creative juices and keeps us whole – in shape to keep contributing. It’s a long-term strategy. It works.

All best to you and yours