The Productivity Cycle 🔄 How to Take Better Breaks

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cycles make the world go round 🌎
CHAPTERS:
00:00 intro
00:37 the OG cycle
02:48 burnout
03:53 finding your personal cycle
07:58 make winter non-negotiable
10:52 honor maxi and mini cycles
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[@RachelleinTheory]

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[@gayleyip6689]

Good advice - great reminder that I am still on the academic cycle even as a retired teacher as I write and illustrate a book.

[@myoakum]

I haven't been in school in decades but I maintain the actual new year is the end of August, when school begins. Even if you don't have kids, so many other industries are affected by the usual school schedule. January 1 is just wannabe new year; it happens in the middle of the real cycle of society.

[@debracox9277]

Such a smart video. I'm so visual and really enjoyed all the graphics. I "think" like this.

[@Katiedora122]

Currently in my fall/crazy period at work, so I'm just trying to make it till August when my winter starts and I can go on vacation😅

[@linaelvira]

If you ever wonder why parents of young kids are highly strung and can't remember anything, this is why. We don't have the luxury to follow our own seasonality and getting decent sleep is unachievable. We therefore become burnt out and frankly, crazy....

[@PwnageFury]

💯Thus is so true. And later its elder care. I told one of my coworkers that when I get a break from work it is only to deal with eldercare/estate stuff. Not surprisingly I am completely burned out.

[@elisabethmontegna5412]

And a long, sustained break is pretty much impossible, and frankly considered taboo

[@mysticmikester]

Maybe it's because capitalism extracts more from us than is humane to ask.

[@yestoplans]

I work in a public school as a support professional so my initial thought was that I’d follow a similar cycle as you, but actually I think summer stretches out too much without things to do and work on (since I don’t usually work during this period or only do some half days at camp for a few weeks). Jan/Feb is always the craziest time for me since part of my role is filling in as a sub as needed and it is needed as that is when all the crud is flying around and there are never enough subs to cover it all. I really think that is my best time for rest when it comes to personal projects/side hustles, because I’m just too shattered from the day.

[@JFlocRNa]

For monthly cycles, can use the 4 phases of the menstrual cycle (follicular, ovulation, luteul and menstruation) or the moon phases (new, waxing, full, waning) to figure out best energy times for doing vs. resting.

[@amiesce]

Tracking my cycle (like actually paying attention to my moods and energy levels, beyond just knowing the dates I should start switching out my underwear) was such a major gamechanger for me. My cycle also just so happens to line up with the beginning of the month being my highest energy and end of month being lowest energy, so it really works out for planning at the start vs reflecting at the end!

[@my3kidsmom]

This is one of your best videos, Rachael! Awesome concept and explanations!!! ❤

[@polyglotmona]

Thank you 🙏 A much needed and wanted video. Especially for us side hustlers. Great tips!

[@MsPocahontas1234]

Love your content - it’s so unique and very helpful

[@mzamilbr]

I like this channel. This is one of those channel where you keep track. Also, I like the sponsor of this channel creative. Others are always the same. Great you are having a good rest. Can't wait to learn more from you JiaYou 💪💪💪

[@bedheadacademic]

I'm in a weird phase of life. I feel like I've been going back and forth between spring and summer. I'm starting a new job, so I don't know how to break out of this.