Find Your Unicorn Space
Reclaim Your Creative Life in a Too-Busy World
(Sprache: Englisch)
From the New York Times bestselling author of Fair Play comes an inspirational guide for setting new personal goals, rediscovering your interests, cultivating creativity, and reclaiming your Unicorn Space.
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From the New York Times bestselling author of Fair Play comes an inspirational guide for setting new personal goals, rediscovering your interests, cultivating creativity, and reclaiming your Unicorn Space.With her acclaimed New York Times bestseller (and Reese s Book Club pick) Fair Play, Eve Rodsky began a national conversation about greater equality on the home front. But she soon realized that even when the domestic workload becomes more balanced, people still report something missing in their lives that is, unless they create and prioritize time for activities that not only fill their calendars but also unleash their creativity.
Rodsky calls this vital time Unicorn Space the active and open pursuit of creative self-expression in any form that makes you uniquely YOU. To help readers embrace all the unlikely, surprising, and delightful places where their own Unicorn Space may be found, she speaks with trail blazers, thought leaders, academics, and countless real people who have discovered theirs everywhere from activism to artistic endeavors to second careers.
Rodsky reveals what researchers already know: Creativity is not optional. It s essential. Though most of us do need to remind ourselves how (and where) to find it. With her trademark mix of research based, how-to advice and big-picture inspirational thinking, Rodsky shows you a clear path to reclaim your permission to have fun, manifest your own Unicorn Space in an already too-busy life, and unleash your special gifts and undiscovered talents into the world.
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1Unleash Your Unicorn
Embracing the Power of "the Pause" to Commit to Creativity
Consider: The Case of the Bad Tinder Date
I was visiting my cousin Jessica at Stanz Cafe in Larchmont, New York. As we were digging into a shared plate of avocado toast, the conversation turned toward her new dating life.
"I've started swiping right," she admitted.
"Really?" I said with a near mouthful. "You're ready, then?"
Jessica's life took an unexpected turn when her husband had a catastrophic stroke at the age of thirty-seven. After Jessica served as caretaker to her husband for seven years to reach a full recovery, while also juggling the needs of their two young kids single-handedly and working a full-time job, their marriage ultimately dissolved, albeit amicably.
"It's been a year since the divorce," said Jessica, "and I'm proud of myself for all I've been able to do on my own, but
truthfully"-she paused-"I don't want to keep doing it all alone. So, yeah, I think I'm ready." She nodded assuredly.
"Okay, then," I encouraged, "show me who's made the cut."
Jessica took out her phone, tapped on the Tinder app, and scrolled until she landed on Andy. "Read his profile," she said, handing me her phone.
Andy had a clean yet intentionally disheveled kind of mountain man look. His smile appeared genuine, and his interests were listed as follows: adventure, travel, and cooking.
"He sounds amazing," I enthused. "He lists 'adventure' as one of his top values. That's totally you." When we were younger, I'd nicknamed my cousin Jessica "Adventure" Cohen, because she didn't have a given middle name and because she saved all of her waitressing tip money to climb Mount Kilimanjaro, explore Machu Picchu, and visit the Choeung Ek memorial in Cambodia.
"Was totally me," Jessica corrected.
"And look at this," I continued. "His favorite quote is your favorite quote: Vivian Greene's 'Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass.
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It's about learning to dance in the rain.' I mean, c'mon, the guy loves adventure and inspirational quotes?"
Jessica sighed and leaned in. "I know, but we already went on one date, and it's not going to work out."
"Oh my God. Tell me," I said a little too loudly, attracting the attention of the full table next to ours.
"Well," she confided, "it was a sort of disaster. Ten minutes into our dinner, he asks me, 'What do you do for fun?' Can you imagine?" Jessica rolled her eyes.
I clearly felt her exasperation but didn't similarly share it. Why was his question so offensive to her? I challenged: "What's wrong with a little fun?"
Her eyes widened. "Who past the age of twenty asks that question? Really, who has time for fun when you're raising kids and juggling a career and taking the dogs to the freaking vet? I had no 'fun' answer for him, so I ended the date early."
I well understood the challenge she was describing, as a working mother with tiny humans underfoot in my own home. Still, fun is not exclusively reserved for Gen Z. Or single people without jobs or pets. Is it?
"Jessica . . ." I straightened and said in my firm but loving voice, "you of all people deserve to rediscover what brings you joy, and you must make time for it."
She gave me the finger and handed me the bill.
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On the flight back to Los Angeles, I gave the Case of the Bad Tinder Date some thought. Andy's "what do you do for fun" approach to life seemed like the right antidote for Jessica's malaise. She could definitely use some fun, some time and space for herself. A new adventure. A little less responsibility. A little more joy. How could I help her?
Without a clear answer, I spent the next hour occupying myself by clicking on random YouTube videos. And that's when I discovered Shige-boh. Uncertain as to how I'd navigated there, I lande
Jessica sighed and leaned in. "I know, but we already went on one date, and it's not going to work out."
"Oh my God. Tell me," I said a little too loudly, attracting the attention of the full table next to ours.
"Well," she confided, "it was a sort of disaster. Ten minutes into our dinner, he asks me, 'What do you do for fun?' Can you imagine?" Jessica rolled her eyes.
I clearly felt her exasperation but didn't similarly share it. Why was his question so offensive to her? I challenged: "What's wrong with a little fun?"
Her eyes widened. "Who past the age of twenty asks that question? Really, who has time for fun when you're raising kids and juggling a career and taking the dogs to the freaking vet? I had no 'fun' answer for him, so I ended the date early."
I well understood the challenge she was describing, as a working mother with tiny humans underfoot in my own home. Still, fun is not exclusively reserved for Gen Z. Or single people without jobs or pets. Is it?
"Jessica . . ." I straightened and said in my firm but loving voice, "you of all people deserve to rediscover what brings you joy, and you must make time for it."
She gave me the finger and handed me the bill.
***
On the flight back to Los Angeles, I gave the Case of the Bad Tinder Date some thought. Andy's "what do you do for fun" approach to life seemed like the right antidote for Jessica's malaise. She could definitely use some fun, some time and space for herself. A new adventure. A little less responsibility. A little more joy. How could I help her?
Without a clear answer, I spent the next hour occupying myself by clicking on random YouTube videos. And that's when I discovered Shige-boh. Uncertain as to how I'd navigated there, I lande
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Autoren-Porträt von Eve Rodsky
Eve Rodsky received her B.A. from the University of Michigan, and her J.D. from Harvard Law School. After working in foundation management at J.P. Morgan, she founded the Philanthropy Advisory Group to advise families and charitable foundations on best practices. Rodsky was raised by a single mom in New York City and now lives in Los Angeles with her husband and their three children.
Bibliographische Angaben
- Autor: Eve Rodsky
- 2021, 336 Seiten, Maße: 14,8 x 21,6 cm, Gebunden, Englisch
- Verlag: Penguin Random House
- ISBN-10: 0593328019
- ISBN-13: 9780593328019
- Erscheinungsdatum: 13.01.2022
Sprache:
Englisch
Pressezitat
One of USA TODAY s 5 Books Not to MissOne of Real Simple's Best Finance Books of 2022
Magnificent! Eve Rodsky illuminates the importance of investing in the creative pursuits that make your life more deeply fulfilling. Reese Witherspoon
Teaches us to prioritize time for things that fill us up...essential. Vanity Fair
Raise your hand if your creativity has been put on the back burner during the pandemic?! *Slowly raises hand.* Eve Rodsky's Find Your Unicorn Space: Reclaim Your Creative Life in a Too-Busy World couldn't be more relevant as the Fair Play author helps readers channel their most creative selves while living within a seemingly endless hustle culture even during a pandemic. Marie Claire
Whatever pursuit you choose, Rodsky argues that Unicorn Space is crucial to decreasing the chance of burnout in your career. Your well-being and wallet depend on it. Real Simple
Overburdened women are issued a permission slip to explore their creativity in this energizing invitation by Rodsky (Fair Play) to pursue passion projects Whimsical design details and plentiful stories round out an attractive package. It would make for a welcome gift passed around the late-night PTA crowd. Publishers Weekly
Rodsky's friendly tone is encouraging and reassuring to readers trying to relocate their life s spark and the time to pursue it. Booklist
Thank goodness Eve Rodsky had the courage, talent, and support to give herself permission to pursue her unicorn space in which she is dedicating a big chunk of her life to helping people discover their own distinctive path in a way that brings real value to their families, their work, their communities, and themselves. We can all benefit from the super-practical, hard-won, and so-clearly-attuned-to-the-moment wisdom described and powerfully illustrated in Find Your Unicorn Space. Stew Friedman, author of Total Leadership and founding
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director of both the Wharton Work/Life Integration Project and the Wharton Leadership Program
Eve Rodsky urges women to give themselves permission to be unavailable to pursue passions, goals, and dreams outside of work, family and other obligations. Backed by science and full of personal insights, Rodsky shows us how to create important time and space for ourselves so that we can truly thrive in all aspects of our lives. Arianna Huffington, Founder & CEO, Thrive Global
"This book is the definitive, how-to guide to reclaim your innate creativity right in the middle of everyday life. It will awaken a sense of wonder and possibility within you that you didn t know existed! There s so much wisdom, humor, and truth in these pages. We need this now more than ever!" Dr Aditi Nerurkar, MD MPH Physician, speaker & medical contributor
Unicorns are real. Eve s work is research-based and heart filled. Find Your Unicorn Space arms us with tools to snatch our magic back. Robin Arzon, author of Shut Up and Run
"In a world that is telling us to do it all and be it all, Eve proposes a radical answer bring forth more of you. In Find Your Unicorn Space, Eve brilliantly shares with us the toolbox for how to do just that, and, along the way, gives us permission to breathe life back into ourselves." Dr. Pooja Lakshmin MD, psychiatrist & author, clinical assistant professor of psychiatry at George Washington University School of Medicine
Eve Rodsky has given us an important ritual for safe-guarding our finite time so that we can nurture our most important relationship the one with ourselves. And it starts with giving ourselves permission to be authentic and real and to pursue the things in our lives that make us feel most like ourselves. Erica Keswin, Workplace Strategist and author of Bring Your Human to Work and Rituals Roadmap
"If you want to avoid burning out--physically, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually--read this gem of a book from the one and only Eve Rodsky. You are as unique as a unicorn, and you need the space to express that." --Greg McKeown, author of Effortless and Essentialism and the host of the What s Essential podcast
Eve Rodsky urges women to give themselves permission to be unavailable to pursue passions, goals, and dreams outside of work, family and other obligations. Backed by science and full of personal insights, Rodsky shows us how to create important time and space for ourselves so that we can truly thrive in all aspects of our lives. Arianna Huffington, Founder & CEO, Thrive Global
"This book is the definitive, how-to guide to reclaim your innate creativity right in the middle of everyday life. It will awaken a sense of wonder and possibility within you that you didn t know existed! There s so much wisdom, humor, and truth in these pages. We need this now more than ever!" Dr Aditi Nerurkar, MD MPH Physician, speaker & medical contributor
Unicorns are real. Eve s work is research-based and heart filled. Find Your Unicorn Space arms us with tools to snatch our magic back. Robin Arzon, author of Shut Up and Run
"In a world that is telling us to do it all and be it all, Eve proposes a radical answer bring forth more of you. In Find Your Unicorn Space, Eve brilliantly shares with us the toolbox for how to do just that, and, along the way, gives us permission to breathe life back into ourselves." Dr. Pooja Lakshmin MD, psychiatrist & author, clinical assistant professor of psychiatry at George Washington University School of Medicine
Eve Rodsky has given us an important ritual for safe-guarding our finite time so that we can nurture our most important relationship the one with ourselves. And it starts with giving ourselves permission to be authentic and real and to pursue the things in our lives that make us feel most like ourselves. Erica Keswin, Workplace Strategist and author of Bring Your Human to Work and Rituals Roadmap
"If you want to avoid burning out--physically, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually--read this gem of a book from the one and only Eve Rodsky. You are as unique as a unicorn, and you need the space to express that." --Greg McKeown, author of Effortless and Essentialism and the host of the What s Essential podcast
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