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How Busy Makes You a Victim, and How to Reclaim Your Power

September 19, 2019 | Renée Fishman

When it comes to the reasons why we don’t take action, nothing holds sway quite like the allure of “busy.”

Filed Under: Productivity Tagged With: busy, fear, power, resistance, victim

The Sweet Simplicity of Surrender

August 6, 2019 | Renée Fishman

Instead of grasping for results and answers, can you find the courage to engage in the sweet simplicity of surrender?

Filed Under: Productivity Tagged With: busy, mindfulness, presence, productivity, rituals, stillness, surrender, trust

Fitness Review: Switch Playground Group Class

August 11, 2018 | Renée Fishman

There’s a common perception that if you’re not hustling and sweating then you’re not doing it right. But is the hustle a sign of productivity or just a sign of a lot of activity?

Filed Under: My Circus Life, Productivity Tagged With: busy, deep work, fitness, HIIT, My Circus Life, productivity, trampoline

Action Addiction: Are You Addicted to Busy?

July 3, 2018 | Renée Fishman

In our culture, busy has become a badge of honor and a litmus test for success and status. It is also an acceptable form of escape and a culturally-sanctioned addiction.

Filed Under: Productivity Tagged With: action addiction, addiction, busy, escape, fear, mindfulness, mindset, presence, productivity, rest

Are You Busy or Productive?

April 24, 2018 | Renée Fishman

When you’re a solopreneur, it’s easy to feel inundated with demands on your time and energy, especially when you are driven to serve. But it’s crucial to ask whether you’re being productive or just busy.

Filed Under: Productivity Tagged With: business, busy, productivity, urgency

The Busy Trance

September 19, 2015 | Renée Fishman

Hudson-River-Park-Cafe-view

This was my view as I stopped to eat lunch in Hudson River Park on my way home from trampoline practice. I almost didn’t see this. It’s right here, in front of me, and yet I was oblivious to it for about 20 minutes while I was waiting for my salad. How is that possible?  Because […]

Filed Under: Life Tagged With: appreciate, busy, expereince, gratitide, life, nourish, presence, trance

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