How to Do Nothing: A Guilty PleasureHow to Do Nothing: A Guilty Pleasure
Level Ground Therapy with Liz Karter
Liz Karter explains how embracing stillness can boost creativity and well-being, especially for those managing addiction.
28:31•26 Jun 2020
The Art of Doing Nothing: Liz Karter on Finding Stillness and Creativity
“Doing nothing does so much for our health, wellbeing and creative life. In theory doing nothing should be so much easier than frantic activity and constant productivity. So, why in practice does it feel so hard for so many of us to just do nothing? Find out why and what you can do about it.”
Why is doing nothing so difficult? In this episode of 'Level Ground Therapy', Liz Karter tackles this paradox head-on. Despite the seemingly simple act of taking a break, many of us grapple with guilt and societal pressures to stay busy. Liz reveals how embracing stillness can actually boost our creativity and overall well-being. Drawing from her extensive experience as a therapist, she explains that doing nothing isn't about laziness; it's about giving our minds the space to breathe and recharge.
Liz dives into the psychological benefits of stillness, particularly for those dealing with addiction and challenging thoughts. She encourages listeners to let go of the guilt and understand that these moments of quiet can be incredibly restorative. If you've ever felt overwhelmed by the constant need to be productive, this episode offers a refreshing perspective on why sometimes, the best thing you can do is absolutely nothing.
Do you want to link to this podcast?
Get the buttons here!
More From This Show
The latest episodes from the same podcast.
Related Episodes
Similar episodes from other shows in the catalogue.