# What I do with the mental energy Smarty frees up for me

Parkinson's Law tells us that work expands to fill the time allotted for its completion.&#x20;

When you don’t plan out your work, it bleeds into every aspect of your life.&#x20;

As a startup founder, work is always on my mind. There’s never nothing to do, and that’s a unique kind of stress.&#x20;

That’s why the intentional planning mindset has helped me maximize productivity wherever I need to do \*actual\* work.&#x20;

When I know I’m keeping accountable + sticking to my goals, that gives me the Zen I need to fully explore my personal life.&#x20;

That’s the good stuff. It looks like …&#x20;

\- Spending time with my family\
\- Reading and writing\
\- Playing piano and composing music

I’ve always loved these moments. But I didn’t think to deliberately fit them in my schedule.&#x20;

Now, I see gaps in my calendar and intentionally fill them with happiness.&#x20;

In 2023, work-life balance feels hyper-blended. That’s unavoidable for most of us.&#x20;

So I’m intentionally seeking joy and destressing, no matter what I’m up to.

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