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What is “deep work”?

Cal Newport’s book basically defines it as: deliberately focusing on important and purposeful tasks, so that you can maximize learning, creativity, and productivity. That’s a wonderful aim to have.

But if you’re anything like me, you want to do work not only for the results, but for personal growth and transformation too.

So let’s explore “deep” work… more deeply :)

Redefining Work and Productivity

Work has typically been defined as a means to an end — you work to g…

Most of my life, I’ve struggled with being consistent with good habits and keeping up with my work.

If you’re a heart-based business owner or intuitive worker, maybe you can relate — feeling the resistance to doing certain important things, and letting hour after hour, day after day, pass.

I used to be devastated when I realized that I was the one standing in my own way. I had all these dreams and visions, but my lack of discipline made them feel impossible. I thought I was unchangeable.

When life is tumultuous, creating consistently can feel impossible.

Unexpected work obligations, family caretaking, travel emergencies, etc. Finding the time and mental space to be creative can feel overwhelming.

Here’s a way of thinking about it that changed the process for me:

Imagine you’ve promised a good friend — someone you genuinely care about — that you’ll reach out every single day. Your friend is struggling. They need your presence, your advice, or simply your thoughtful voice.

It’s a deep, intuitive feeling that our existence should be one of abundance, that we should be supported for simply being ourselves and sharing our gifts.

I believe this intuition comes from a soulful place. It’s a recognition that we deserve to flourish, to play, and to be fully supported by the Universe for doing what lights us up.

This is why the gap between our current reality and that ideal can feel so painful. The stronger your passion and vision for your ideal work, the more acutel…