For the people who "gave up" on productivity apps. 🌿

If you’ve ever opened a task manager and felt overwhelmed, PicnicApps is for you.

We aren't building "second brains"—we're building digital blankets. Simple tools for busy parents, students, and professionals who want to capture a thought or focus for 25 minutes, then put the phone down.

PicnicTimer is launching soon. Get on the list for early access:

https://picnicapps.uk/

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Hi y’all! 👋🏽
We’re taking a pause from publishing new newsletters until Memorial Day to bring you more awesome media & resources for activists and organizers.

🗼 In the meantime, we’ll still be sharing news and resources on our Signal channel regularly. Join for actions, resources, and rooted news.

https://www.rootschangemedia.com/gone-fishin-hiatus-resources-communicators/

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Slow productivity is about producing quality work in a focused but less frantic way.

Read more 👉 https://lttr.ai/Ao7rd

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In a world obsessed with speed, sometimes the bravest thing you can do is slow down, reclaim your focus, and work at a pace that honors your humanity. How are you building slowness and attention into your day?

#NowReading #StolenFocus by #JohannHari #DreamspaceReads #SlowProductivity

Productivity was supposed to help us live better—not feel guilty for resting. When productivity turns toxic, it’s time to rethink the rules. Read more ⤵︎

#toxicproductivity #healthyproductivity #intentionalliving #burnout #slowproductivity #productivitymindset #focus

https://www.originalmacguy.com/when-productivity-turns-toxicand-how-to-break-free/#more-4800

Here's a quick visual summary of the main ideas of the book and the practical tips you can apply to achieve more by doing less.

Read more 👉 https://lttr.ai/AlsRO

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If we instead give ourselves more time, we have time and mental space to deliver quality work but manage those extra urgent things that come up as we work.

Read more 👉 https://lttr.ai/AiYEe

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Ever waste your energy trying to decide what to do?

Something I've been trialling with creative pursuits is having a focus for each day. Wednesday and Saturday I sew, Thursday and Sunday I practice drawing, and Tuesday and Friday I tackle complex knits. (Monday is my day of rest, and every day is a day for general knitting.)

Due to fatigue, I may only manage 30 minutes, or 10, or none at all, but at least my limited energy doesn't all go on dithering about what project to tackle today.

I'm finding the strategy very helpful, and look forward to using it in my writing work (drafting a new book, recording & editing audiobooks, formatting ebooks...) when health permits.

I got the idea from Slow Productivity by Cal Newport - a book well worth a read, even if (like me) you have to wait half a year in a library queue.
#SlowProductivity #CalNewport #knitting #sewing #drawing #ChronicIllness #spoons #LifeHack

Slow productivity is about producing quality work in a focused but less frantic way.

Read more 👉 https://lttr.ai/AfIax

#SlowProductivity #Sketchnote #Productivity