Breaking Free from Overdoing: Insights with Celeste Headlee
Episode Overview
Embrace the importance of knowing your strengths and setting boundaries Understand the impact of high achievers on their families Discover the power of meaningful conversations and embracing play Learn from Celeste's daily routines and journaling practice Gain valuable insights for intentional living and personal growth
It’s important to know what you do well and don’t do well. The business of you needs to have an opening and closing time. Human beings only have the capacity to focus for about 4 hours a day.
Feeling overwhelmed by your to-do list? In this episode of 'The Well-Tended Life Podcast', host Keri Wilt sits down with the multifaceted Celeste Headlee—journalist, radio host, and author—to discuss the art of intentional living. Celeste shares her wisdom on knowing your strengths and weaknesses, setting boundaries, and why it's crucial to stop treating yourself like a 24/7 convenience store.
She emphasizes that humans can only focus effectively for about four hours a day, and working beyond that often leads to diminishing returns. Have you ever considered that your addiction to electronics might be a symptom of a deeper issue? Celeste challenges listeners to identify the root cause and make time for play and hobbies, even if they seem frivolous. It's not about being good at everything; it's about enjoying the journey and the company of those around you.
Through her own daily routines and journaling practices, Celeste exemplifies how to live a well-tended life. This episode is packed with practical advice and thought-provoking insights that will help you get out of your own way and start living more intentionally.