{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/65bcfa430fb47b0017b47689/67f6d27e6a2126524d0a5015?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"We All Have Down Days","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/65bcfa430fb47b0017b47689/1744228921788-66ffdf9a-f016-4245-94bf-56bbf025dd7f.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>This week on Keep the Flow, I share a recent experience when I felt completely unmotivated on what should have been a productive day.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Instead of forcing myself to work through creative blocks, I discovered that taking pressure off by watching a movie unexpectedly led to one of my best drum practice sessions.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>I explore the science behind why our brains need this balance between focus and relaxation, share strategies I've developed for working with low-energy days, and explain how this connects to the \"enjoyment-based productivity\" concept from Ali Abdaal's book.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Despite increasing my creative output by 700% through systems, fluctuations are normal and sometimes the most productive thing we can do is stop trying to be productive.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p>","author_name":"Scott McLemore"}