042: 5 Signs of Mental Fatigue That Mean It's Time to Stop Working

FREE Gifts of Time Worksheet: Join my Productivity Community https://preview.mailerlite.io/forms/28276/162918483567314175/share ***"The goal is not to stop and perseverate. The goal is to stop and shift."*** Sometimes the most productive thing you can do is just stop. Michelle learned that the hard way when she powered through a project with pressure coming at her from every direction, only to find out days later that it was full of pivotal mistakes. The fix took longer than the original work. In this episode, she shares five clear signs that your brain is full and your productivity has quietly left the building, from reading the same email three times to snapping at the people you love. Drawing on more than 30 years as a creative arts therapist, Michelle shows how a short creative reset can change how you feel, and with it, what's possible. She walks through three simple, low cost art projects that create rhythm and bring clarity of mind: the classic Spirograph, velvet Doodle Art posters and the sparkly, satisfying world of diamond art. No Picasso skills required. You'll also meet Muriel, a working mom and soap maker who turned a tearful evening at the kitchen table into laughter, connection and a clear head, one tiny gem at a time. The takeaway is simple. When you're running on empty, give yourself permission to unplug, become a maker and return to your work, and maybe your life, with more clarity, more energy and a whole lot more joy. And if you want to use your spare minutes more intentionally, join Michelle's mailing list to receive her free Gifts of Time worksheet, with ready to go 10, 30 and 60 minute choices for the next time a little time lands at your feet. **In this episode, you will learn:** - Five warning signs that fatigue has taken over and it's time to stop working - Why your mental and emotional state matters just as much as your to-do list, and how to shift it - Three easy art-based techniques that help you reset your focus and restore your energy