<p>Amy dives into 'Understanding Opportunity Over Obligation' in the latest episode of the Purge Journaling Series. Use journaling to move from fear to freedom. Discover how to view busy personal schedules as opportunities rather than obligations and manage stress through efficient planning. Amy shares insightful techniques for prioritizing tasks and emphasizes the need for self-care and mindfulness. Learn practical approaches like the "body double" system and mindset shifts that make your day more manageable and fulfilling.</p> <p><strong>1. Introduction to the Purge Journalling Series</strong></p> <ul> <li>Brief explanation of "The Purge System," aiming to move from fear to freedom</li> <li>Importance of journaling for personal growth and mental well-being</li> </ul> <p><strong>2. The "U" in "Purge" – Understanding Opportunity over Obligation</strong></p> <ul> <li>Definition and importance of understanding opportunities in daily life</li> <li>Differences between viewing tasks as opportunities versus obligations</li> </ul> <p><strong>3. Calendar Management Techniques</strong></p> <ul> <li>Strategies for managing a busy personal schedule</li> <li>Viewing calendar entries as opportunities</li> <li>Planning activities in advance to reduce stress</li> </ul> <p><strong>4. Stress and Scheduling</strong></p> <ul> <li>Amy’s personal experiences with stress due to overwhelming schedules</li> <li>Techniques to manage and mitigate stress</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Importance of planning and preparation</li> </ul> <p><strong>5. Prioritization Techniques</strong></p> <ul> <li>Methods for prioritizing tasks efficiently</li> <li>Categorizing tasks into buckets (health, family, writing)</li> <li>Identifying essential tasks for the day to focus on</li> </ul> <p><strong>6. Mindfulness and Self-Care</strong></p> <ul> <li>Importance of self-care in daily life</li> <li>Turning obligations into opportunities</li> <li>Eliminating unnecessary stress from daily routines</li> </ul> <p><strong>7. Practical Techniques for Tackling Challenging Tasks</strong></p> <ul> <li>Introduction to the "body double" system to complete difficult tasks</li> <li>How collaborating with a friend can make tasks like phone calls easier</li> </ul> <p><strong>8. Mindset Shift Strategies</strong></p> <ul> <li>Encouragement to reframe tasks as opportunities rather than obligations</li> <li>Not taking oneself too seriously</li> <li>Appreciating one's ability to complete tasks</li> </ul> <p><strong>9. Gratitude and Closing Remarks</strong></p> <ul> <li>Expression of gratitude to the listeners for their time</li> <li>Encouragement to take what is useful from the discussion and apply it in their lives</li> </ul> <p><strong>10. Amy’s Journey of Transformation</strong></p> <ul> <li>Themes of recovery, spirituality, and personal growth</li> <li>Deconstruction of faith, motherhood, and living with ADHD</li> <li>The balance of humor and seriousness in discussions</li> <li>Inspirational messages of resilience and authenticity</li> </ul> <p>Ready to start journaling&gt; Consider getting a copy of Amy’s  “Write Like No One’s Reading” Journal to start your  PURGE journaling journey! LINK: <a href="https://a.co/d/3n8LarW" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://a.co/d/3n8LarW</a></p> <p>Hosted by Amy Liz-Harrison: <a href="http://amylizharrison.com/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://amylizharrison.com/</a></p> <p>Buy Amy’s Books:<a href="https://amzn.to/3ys8nuv" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://amzn.to/3ys8nuv</a></p> <p>Subscribe on Apple Podcasts:<a href="https://apple.co/3Lgxy8F" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://apple.co/3Lgxy8F</a></p> <p>Subscribe on Spotify:<a href="https://spoti.fi/3vHHHoi" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://spoti.fi/3vHHHoi</a><br /></p>

Eternally Amy

Amy Liz Harrison

Part 2: Turn Obligations into Opportunities: The 'U' in Purge Journaling Series

NOV 12, 202431 MIN
Eternally Amy

Part 2: Turn Obligations into Opportunities: The 'U' in Purge Journaling Series

NOV 12, 202431 MIN

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<p>Amy dives into 'Understanding Opportunity Over Obligation' in the latest episode of the Purge Journaling Series. Use journaling to move from fear to freedom. Discover how to view busy personal schedules as opportunities rather than obligations and manage stress through efficient planning. Amy shares insightful techniques for prioritizing tasks and emphasizes the need for self-care and mindfulness. Learn practical approaches like the "body double" system and mindset shifts that make your day more manageable and fulfilling.</p> <p><strong>1. Introduction to the Purge Journalling Series</strong></p> <ul> <li>Brief explanation of "The Purge System," aiming to move from fear to freedom</li> <li>Importance of journaling for personal growth and mental well-being</li> </ul> <p><strong>2. The "U" in "Purge" – Understanding Opportunity over Obligation</strong></p> <ul> <li>Definition and importance of understanding opportunities in daily life</li> <li>Differences between viewing tasks as opportunities versus obligations</li> </ul> <p><strong>3. Calendar Management Techniques</strong></p> <ul> <li>Strategies for managing a busy personal schedule</li> <li>Viewing calendar entries as opportunities</li> <li>Planning activities in advance to reduce stress</li> </ul> <p><strong>4. Stress and Scheduling</strong></p> <ul> <li>Amy’s personal experiences with stress due to overwhelming schedules</li> <li>Techniques to manage and mitigate stress</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Importance of planning and preparation</li> </ul> <p><strong>5. Prioritization Techniques</strong></p> <ul> <li>Methods for prioritizing tasks efficiently</li> <li>Categorizing tasks into buckets (health, family, writing)</li> <li>Identifying essential tasks for the day to focus on</li> </ul> <p><strong>6. Mindfulness and Self-Care</strong></p> <ul> <li>Importance of self-care in daily life</li> <li>Turning obligations into opportunities</li> <li>Eliminating unnecessary stress from daily routines</li> </ul> <p><strong>7. Practical Techniques for Tackling Challenging Tasks</strong></p> <ul> <li>Introduction to the "body double" system to complete difficult tasks</li> <li>How collaborating with a friend can make tasks like phone calls easier</li> </ul> <p><strong>8. Mindset Shift Strategies</strong></p> <ul> <li>Encouragement to reframe tasks as opportunities rather than obligations</li> <li>Not taking oneself too seriously</li> <li>Appreciating one's ability to complete tasks</li> </ul> <p><strong>9. Gratitude and Closing Remarks</strong></p> <ul> <li>Expression of gratitude to the listeners for their time</li> <li>Encouragement to take what is useful from the discussion and apply it in their lives</li> </ul> <p><strong>10. Amy’s Journey of Transformation</strong></p> <ul> <li>Themes of recovery, spirituality, and personal growth</li> <li>Deconstruction of faith, motherhood, and living with ADHD</li> <li>The balance of humor and seriousness in discussions</li> <li>Inspirational messages of resilience and authenticity</li> </ul> <p>Ready to start journaling&gt; Consider getting a copy of Amy’s  “Write Like No One’s Reading” Journal to start your  PURGE journaling journey! LINK: <a href="https://a.co/d/3n8LarW" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://a.co/d/3n8LarW</a></p> <p>Hosted by Amy Liz-Harrison: <a href="http://amylizharrison.com/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://amylizharrison.com/</a></p> <p>Buy Amy’s Books:<a href="https://amzn.to/3ys8nuv" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://amzn.to/3ys8nuv</a></p> <p>Subscribe on Apple Podcasts:<a href="https://apple.co/3Lgxy8F" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://apple.co/3Lgxy8F</a></p> <p>Subscribe on Spotify:<a href="https://spoti.fi/3vHHHoi" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://spoti.fi/3vHHHoi</a><br /></p>