One of those wrong die-hard assumptions is that, in order to be efficient and productive, you have to [insert here the nightmare of your choice: be working/be available/be responsive/think about work/prioritizing work over everything else] 24/7 and that working harder than everyone else will do the trick for you.
It may be... as the exception that confirms the rule.
It was written I should be loyal to the nightmare of my choice.
Joseph Conrad
[pen name of Jozef Teodor Konrad Korzeniowski, 1857-1924]
More often than not, the nightmare of choice will lead you to some kind of burn-out or mental or physical self-destruction, and working smarter instead of working harder would definitely have a stronger impact on what you do.
[Reading, writing, journaling, dancing, stretching
having a cup of tee or coffee, cuddling with a pet,
watching a fun video, looking outside a window,
meditating, playing chess online, playing crossword,
doodling... or just existing in peace...
Self-care comes in many shapes and forms]
Self-care comes in many shapes and forms]
"Quality over quantity"? Yes, please.
A fancy (post-pandemic) holiday to some exotic resort, a weekend trip, a spa day... All fine.
But what if you would not have the time or the money for it?
Self-care can come in many forms and shapes, and it is as vital to your success (whatever the word means for you) as it is for your well-being.
Five minutes of self-care, if practiced regularly, could have incredibly long-term effects on your health, productivity, and creativity. All fundamental ingredients for your career. Short pauses go a long way.
Coaching question of the day:
"How can five minutes of self-care look like for you?"
Tags: Coaching question, Self-coaching, Self-awareness, Self-care, Self-reflection, Quality over quantity, Quotes
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