Essentialism by Greg McKeown has been recommended to me many times over the past couple of years, and then Holley Gerth mentioned it as one of her top recommendations in our interview together back in Episode 9. It’s a game changer for those of us who are juggling multiple responsibilities, constantly trying to meet everyone else’s expectations, and feeling overwhelmed by the endless to-do lists.
Does that sound like you? Yeah, me too.
Episode Highlights
- The value of prioritizing your time and energy
- Tips to simplify your life (both physically & mentally!)
- Overcoming perfectionism and choosing to choose
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