# 2050: The Power of Rest AND Blocking and Protecting Time to Think by Julie Morgenstern on Rest And Productivity

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Podcast: [Optimal Work Daily - Career, Productivity and Entrepreneurship](https://stenobird.com/podcast/optimal-work-daily-career-productivity-and-entrepreneurship-433985)
Published: 2026-05-12T07:00:00+00:00
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Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2050: Julie Morgenstern explores how intentional rest and protected thinking time can dramatically improve productivity, creativity, and resilience in an overwhelmed world. Drawing on practical strategies like short restorative breaks and daily “legato” thinking blocks, she shows how small shifts in your schedule can reduce burnout, sharpen focus, and help you make your highest contribution. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.juliemorgenstern.com/tips-tools-blog/2022/7/20/the-power-of-rest-increase-your-productivity-and-reduce-burnoutnbsp & https://www.juliemorgenstern.com/tips-tools-blog/2022/7/13/blocking-and-protecting-time-to-think Quotes to ponder: “Medical professionals define burnout as a response to prolonged stress that leaves you feeling emotionally and physically drained and exhausted.” “The antidote to burnout is rest.” “Protect and use this precious legato time for work that will advance your productivity and help you succeed.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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