Meetings Quote by David Morrissey
“I'm no good at down-time. I panic slightly and then plan a project or set up a meeting about starting a project.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Work Habits, 2019
He struggles with downtime, turning anxiety into constant project planning.
In simple terms: Idle time triggers anxiety.
Key Takeaway
Schedule purposeful breaks.
Themes
productivity
anxiety
planning
balance
Mood
anxious
pragmatic
Type
self-help
practical
When to use this quote
- project kickoff meetings
- mindful pauses
- task batching
Key Concepts
behavioral economics
time management
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you enjoy unstructured time?
- What activities help you relax without planning?
A Different Perspective
Overplanning can lead to burnout.
![“As an actor, if you step to the side and you look at [Thornton's performance] technically, and you try to imagine doing what he was doing, most people would panic. Most people would be on the set, and they would be panicking, going, "I'm not doing anything!" All the ham instincts in you would be…” quote by Edward Norton](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/f09/edward-norton-2203_actors_as-an-actor-if-you-step-to-the-side-and_15751.jpg)
