Find Your Unicorn Space by Eve Rodsky Summary
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In "Find Your Unicorn Space," Eve Rodsky - dubbed "the Marie Kondo of relationships" - reveals why creative self-expression isn't optional but essential. What if reclaiming just minutes daily could transform your overwhelmed existence? Endorsed by leadership guru Stew Friedman for its life-changing potential.
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When Did You Stop Mattering?
A woman sits across from her Tinder date, frozen. He's just asked what she does for fun-a simple question that should spark conversation. Instead, she mumbles an excuse and flees the restaurant. This wasn't social anxiety. It was something far more unsettling: she genuinely couldn't remember the last time she did anything purely for herself. Her days had become an endless loop of work deadlines, family obligations, and household management. Somewhere along the way, the person she used to be-the one with interests, passions, dreams-had simply vanished. This moment captures a quiet crisis happening across millions of lives, particularly among women. We've been sold a specific vision of success: lean in at work, excel at home, be the perfect partner and parent, contribute to your community. But what happens when checking all these boxes still leaves you feeling hollow? When the life you've built so carefully feels like it belongs to someone else? Think of Unicorn Space not as another item on your to-do list, but as the oxygen your soul needs to breathe. It's the active pursuit of creative self-expression that generates what researchers call an "upward spiral" of positive emotions-each creative act building momentum for the next, creating resilience, joy, and connection. But here's what makes this so difficult: we've internalized a collection of toxic beliefs about our time. We tell ourselves we can't create more hours in the day. That responsibilities must always trump desires. That self-care is just another exhausting obligation. That pursuing creativity feels frivolous when the world is burning. These messages don't just limit our schedules-they slowly erase our sense of self.
The Hidden Cost of Invisible Labor
Claiming Permission and Setting Boundaries
Speaking Your Needs and Building Partnership
Following Curiosity to Discover Your Path
Connecting Through Creative Expression
Completing Your Imperfect, Beautiful Work
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"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
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"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
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"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
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