Productive downtime. Another one I’m still working on, but is based around the idea of pursuing tasks that are enjoyable but are still beneficial, as opposed to time wasters like watching tv, playing computer games etc.
Another approach is to try to increase the quality of your downtime rather than increase its productivity. For example, do deep breathing meditation. Laughter has been shown to restore willpower depletion, and I’ve found watching cartoons like The Simpsons to be much more rejuvenating than watching stressful live-action TV shows.
Seconded. This feels somehow similar to purchasing fuzzies and utilions separately? Basically figuring out what value you’re getting out of what you already do in your down-time (relaxation, making social connections, etc) and try to get more of it. A possible failure mode for productive downtime would be doing things that are to-do-list productive but don’t leave you feeling like you’ve had downtime.
Another approach is to try to increase the quality of your downtime rather than increase its productivity. For example, do deep breathing meditation. Laughter has been shown to restore willpower depletion, and I’ve found watching cartoons like The Simpsons to be much more rejuvenating than watching stressful live-action TV shows.
Seconded. This feels somehow similar to purchasing fuzzies and utilions separately? Basically figuring out what value you’re getting out of what you already do in your down-time (relaxation, making social connections, etc) and try to get more of it. A possible failure mode for productive downtime would be doing things that are to-do-list productive but don’t leave you feeling like you’ve had downtime.