49. Consistent doesn’t mean constant
And it also doesn’t mean as intensely as possible.
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I think there’s some confusion happening out there in the world when it comes to consistency. We all know when it comes to definitions, consistent is something we’re pretty dependable about doing, usually the same way, while constant means doing something continuously without interruption. And yet, when it comes to our committed actions in the world, somehow our effort to be consistent has morphed into an expectation (including a self-expectation!) of being constant.
Always tuned in.
Always moving forward.
Always thinking.
Always in some sort of action to disrupt or support others.
And somehow, when we pause or are forced to stop, say to go to the bathroom, tend to a personal matter or a family member, or dare I even say it, we get sick or disconnect for a bit, we feel guilty, like we’re not doing enough and like the effort will stall because we’re not actively moving forward.
The shit we need to talk about this week: it’s like we’ve taken the hustle and grind of dominant culture and repackaged it as being “committed” in our liberation-focused and social change culture. And it’s literally crushing us. In so many ways. In our ability to access ease. Not to mention our sleep - both in quantity and quality.
In this episode, we discuss sustainable practices for getting better sleep, both in quality and quantity, so that you can be resourced in your continued liberation and social-change efforts, including:
Having a well-timed and intentional schedule throughout the day
Slowing down your pace, easing the frenetic and sometimes frantic energy pushing you forward, and pausing more throughout the day
Establishing a power down time frame
Engaging in evening rituals
Creating a consistent bedtime (and sleep time)
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