Beyond the 5 AM Club: Finding YOUR Productivity Style with Sophie Cliff
Release Date: 01/08/2025
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info_outlineWelcome back to the Building Your Brand podcast for 2025! We're kicking off the year with an inspiring conversation with Sophie Cliff, author of "The Hustle Cure: A New Approach to Burnout and Productivity for Women". We dive deep into hustle culture, toxic productivity, and the importance of defining success on your own terms.
About Sophie Cliff: Website | Instagram
About The Hustle Cure: Website |
Episode Highlights:
- 00:04:49 - Sophie's new book, "The Hustle Cure," and its focus on women's unique productivity challenges and opportunities.
- 00:10:08 - The societal pressure to be busy and the "arrival fallacy" that keeps us chasing the next achievement.
- 00:19:19 - Distinguishing between authentic goals and those driven by ego or societal expectations.
- 00:25:17 - The importance of recognizing different seasons of life and adjusting productivity goals accordingly.
- 00:34:11 - The "Rest and Recharge Model" and the different types of rest we need to feel truly rejuvenated.
- 00:41:04 - Embracing individual differences in productivity styles and rejecting one-size-fits-all solutions.
- 00:51:46 - The power of self-compassion and accepting our own unique ways of working.
Key Takeaways:
- Busyness has become a status symbol, leading to an unhealthy addiction to productivity.
- True success should be defined by our own values and priorities, not external pressures.
- Rest and self-care are essential, but they can look different for everyone.
- We need to be more mindful of the messages we consume about productivity and success.
- Self-compassion and acceptance are key to breaking free from the shame and blame cycle.
This episode was written and recorded by Liz Mosley and produced by Lucy Lucraft
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