Routines and Ruts

In May I wrote my thoughts after finishing the book I Didn’t Do the Thing Today: Letting Go of Productivity Guilt by Madeleine Dore which I recommend to anyone neurodivergent or who just can’t seem to “stick” to things the way they expect themselves to. (I think those two general categories probably cover everyone.)

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I Didn’t Do the Thing Today

I recommended the Routines and Ruts podcast which I recently finished completely. However, it can be difficult jumping into a brand new podcast without any guidance – especially one with several seasons to get through.

I kept track of my favorite episodes and the ones that were most helpful for refreshing my perspective so I could listen to them again. I thought it would be helpful to offer the list here for those who don’t want to jump in blindly.

Season 1

Episode 5: Ryder Carroll on intention over productivity
Episode 9: Oliver Burkeman on embracing limitations, stale goals, and unclenching from routine
Episode 17: Kylie Lewis on finding new routines, self-compassion, and collective vulnerability
Episode 19: Creativity in a pandemic: There is no one way
Episode 20: Matthew Evans on creative lessons from farming and cooking
Episode 21: Ingrid Fetell Lee on how to find joy right where you are

Season 2

Episode 5: Kemi Nekvapil on defining your own relationship to routine and diminishing self-judgment
Episode 7: Sarah Wilson on showing up, going to your edge, and living an enlarged life
Episode 8: R&R mini: On indecision and the fear of better options
Episode 10: R&R mini: On letting go and how to survey your ‘shoulds’
Episode 12: R&R mini: On allowing for distraction
Episode 13: Kylie Maslen on invisible illness, boundaries, and shared understanding
Episode 18: R&R mini: On ‘puddle theory’ and how to do things you’re putting off

Season 3

Episode 4: On feeling guilty for resting when there’s still more to do
Episode 5: On asking: what if nothing changes?

Created: 7/6/23