238: Jules Acree on Intentional Productivity & Aligning with Your Inner Self
Having a full to-do list might make us feel like we’re getting more done. But are we actually being productive or are we just being ‘busy’? In this episode, Aileen and Jules discuss intentional productivity, finding systems that work for you, and the importance of allowing flexibility to grow and evolve. Jules Acree is a YouTuber, founder of The Homebodies, and writer of the Slow Brew Sunday newsletter & podcast. Her mission is to help people find more ease in our fast-paced digital age, through her lens of mindfulness, self-care, and intentional productivity. TIMESTAMPS 1:25 Jules’ journey to intentional productivity 3:13 What is intentional productivity? 6:48 What she does when things feel imbalanced 10:20 Why is it important to find systems that work for you? 16:40 How Jules prioritises her day 18:10 Picking up ideas with momentum 20:51 Jules’ favourite exercise 22:30 Getting a hold on your Tech and Home environment 32:41 Jules’ journey as a creator and entrepreneur 37:05 The moment when it all clicked 38:18 On using social media more intentionally 40:10 Releasing the guilt on being “unproductive” 45:06 What inspired Jules to start her podcast SPONSORS • Shopify | shopify.com/tll FOLLOW JULES • Website • Instagram • Youtube • Newsletter & Podcast 🎙️Complete show notes for this episode here 📹The video version of this interview is available on YouTube: Episode 238 SUBSCRIBE TO THE LAVENDAIRE LIFESTYLE PODCAST Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube LAVENDAIRE YouTube Instagram