Embrace Doing Nothing, Especially If You’re Working From Home
Last month, I joined Salon to talk about how the world has changed exponentially since my latest book, Do Nothing: How to Break Away From Overworking, Overdoing, and Under Living.
Already, the notion of eating lunch in your cubicle or answering work emails from home seem like the habits of another era. Yet my message — of creating boundaries, of stepping away from the glowing screen now and then, of admitting that multitasking makes us less productive rather than more — seems more important now than ever. It feels imperative to our mental and physical health to slow down.
Watch the “Salon Talks” episode or read the transcript, both here: https://www.salon.com/2020/03/21/do-nothing-book-celeste-headlee-working-from-home-dangers-salon-talk/
The Upgrade by Lifehacker: How to Do Less, With Journalist Celeste Headlee
Are you feeling burnt out? Do you find yourself working MORE, not less, even while working from home? I joined The Upgrade to talk about how the toxic culture of busyness is harming both our brains and our bodies, and what we can do about it. Listen here.
HerMoney Podcast: The Power Of Stepping Away: What It Really Means To Disconnect
I sat down with Jean Chatzky on the HerMoney Podcast to talk about what it means to truly disconnect, & the power of stepping away. We talk about my new book, “Do Nothing” + some real solutions for how to start living instead of doing. Listen here!
Well Enough — Mental Health & Self-Care Online Event
Join me + expert authors Corinne Sweet & Tara Schustar for Well Enough, a mental health & self-care discussion with Random House. We’ll introduce new ideas, break down complicated concepts & provide tools you need to make wellness work for you. Join us for this virtual event on Zoom on Weds, 4/15, 8:00PM EST. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/well-enough-presents-mental-health-tickets-102357722704?aff=Headlee
Spring Open House At Random House
Thrilled to participate in SPRING OPEN HOUSE on April 3rd. Random House Open House is a seasonal event in New York City dedicated to conversation, connection, and, of course, fantastic books. The lineup & agenda look fantastic! Photo credit: © Tamzin B. Smith Photography. Get tickets here.
A Voice High-Sounding: The Life & Career of William Grant Still
William Grant Still was the first African American to conduct a major symphony, the first to have his symphony performed by a major orchestra, and the first to have his opera produced by a major company. He is called “the Dean” of African American composers. This month, to celebrate the 125th anniversary of Dr. Still’s birth, the Central Arkansas Library System will host a screening of A Voice High-Sounding: The Life & Career of William Grant Still and a selection of his music performed by the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra’s Quapaw Quartet, followed by a panel discussion.
Not familiar with the iconic composer? Read these snippets from my reminiscences (courtesy of the UALR Center for Arkansas History and Culture), or listen to whole thing here. Arkansas Sounds presents: A Celebration of William Grant Still: Ron Robinson Theater | Feb. 21, 7-9 p.m. | Free; doors open at 6 p.m.
Burnout 2.0: How to Achieve More Balance in a World that Values Busyness
Join me + 4 other experts in the fields of functional medicine, workplace wellness & mindfulness in a panel discussion. Feb 19, 7:00PM; 902 Broadway. WeWork Now. The 1st 30 people to purchase tickets will receive a copy of my forthcoming book, DO NOTHING: How to Break Away from Overworking, Overdoing, and Underliving. Tickets & info here.
How to Avoid Arguments at the Holiday Dinner Table
“It’s very common, in our polarized and political world, for people to feel it’s okay to avoid talking to others. Perhaps there is someone in your life that you avoid talking to because you’re afraid you’ll get into an argument. Maybe you even believe that you have nothing to say to them and you don’t want to hear anything they have to say either.” Read more…
Outlet: Maria Shriver
Publication Date: 1/14/2019
Holiday Table Talk on TODAY
Hanging out at 30 Rock to tape another Holiday Table Talk segment for the TODAY Show. We’ll be chatting about awkward holiday moments (think: ungrateful teens, unexpected guests & job talk). Join me with @HodaAndJenna on 12.25. See our last segment here.
Massachusetts Conference For Women
I’m thrilled to be moderating a conversation with activist, and @blackishabc & @grownish star @YaraShahidi during the December 12 morning keynote at @MassWomen, a one day non-partisan Conference for professional women ages 25-65 (across all industries and functions) focused on professional and personal development. See the full program here.
