#108 – The Problem With Productivity: Why We Over-Schedule Our Kids
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Brave Being the Podcast
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Our obsession with being productive keeps us so busy that we often forget to stop and smell the roses.
Even when we do take a few moments of downtime, our minds are quick to rush along to the next thing we have to get done.
In today’s episode, Bridget discusses how this mindset affects our kids and hinders our capacity for connection. She discusses what we can learn from observing how our kids approach their activities and what we can do to make space for downtime and connection.
Topics Include:
- How staying busy can stunt our growth
- Trusting what needs to get done will get done
- Why spontaneity is essential for play
- Taking the preciousness of childhood for granted
- Creating connection with those you love
- And other topics
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