Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3556: Choosing to step away from the relentless culture of busyness requires intentionality. Julianna Poplin challenges the automatic urge to fill our schedules, urging us to examine our motives, set clear boundaries, and pause before saying yes. By consciously opting for a slower pace, we reclaim time for what truly matters, whether that’s family, rest, or simply enjoying life’s little moments. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://nosidebar.com/culture-of-busy/ Quotes to ponder: "It’s not that we are already busy. It’s that we don’t want to become busy, and that’s why we don’t do these extra things. We are intentionally un-busy." "We sign onto things without knowing why we are doing them. We go with the flow of what other parents do, what friends do, or what our family does without stopping to ask questions." "The world will fill your schedule up until you’re drained and exhausted. Choosing to let go of busyness will mean you get used to saying no and saying it often." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices