Be-still Quote by Gina Greenlee
““At times, productivity means doing nothing at all.””
About This Quote
Source Interview: Productivity Talk, 2022
Productivity can involve intentional idleness to restore mental energy and creativity.
In simple terms: Sometimes doing nothing is productive.
Key Takeaway
Schedule regular breaks.
Themes
balance
rest
creativity
Mood
calm
reflective
Type
advice
philosophical
When to use this quote
- workday
- creative projects
- study sessions
Key Concepts
mindfulness
energy management
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you know when rest is needed?
- What activities replenish you?
A Different Perspective
Too much idleness may become procrastination.
![“I'd been drowning, [...] I'd been flailing on the surface. But what I really needed to do to save myself was let myself sink. It struck me that this is why we say to people, "Calm down." Because beneath the noise of the pounding, swirling surf is a place where all is quiet and clear. The chaos…” quote by Glennon Doyle](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/682/glennon-doyle-29247_be-still_i-d-been-drowning-i-d-been-flailing-on-t_729717.jpg)
![“[When I meditate,] there in the deep, I could sense something circulating inside me. It was a Knowing. I can know things down at this level that I can't on the chaotic surface. Down here, when I pose a question about my life I sense a nudge. The nudge guides me towards [...] the next right thing…” quote by Glennon Doyle](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/415/glennon-doyle-29247_be-still_when-i-meditate-there-in-the-deep-i-coul_1365602.jpg)
