Why Overworking Isn’t Helping You (and What to Do Instead)
Have you ever felt like working harder is the only way to achieve success? While it seems logical, overworking can often hold you back. It leads to exhaustion, decision fatigue, and missed opportunities to focus on what truly matters.
Let’s explore why overworking happens and how you can create more results with less effort.
What Overworking Does to Your Results:
Procrastination disguised as effort. Overworking can sometimes mask the fear of starting or failing. Breaking tasks into small steps helps you take action without the stress.
Decision fatigue slows you down. Too many choices overwhelm your brain, making it harder to focus on meaningful work. Simplifying decisions frees up mental space.
You overlook your strengths. When you try to do everything, you miss opportunities to use what you’re naturally good at—leaving you feeling stuck and tired.
3 Quick Wins to Stop Overworking Today:
Celebrate small wins. Write down one thing you accomplished today, no matter how small, and feel proud of it.
Simplify your focus. Choose your top 3 priorities for the day and tackle the most important one first.
Make rest a tool. Schedule a 15-minute break to recharge your energy and boost your productivity.
3 Awareness Questions to Reflect On:
Belief: What do I believe about overworking? Does this belief serve me, or is it holding me back?
Feeling: How does overworking feel in my body? What would ease or focus feel like instead?
Action: What’s one task I can stop overworking on or delegate today?
Conclusion:
Overworking isn’t the answer to success—it’s a barrier. By shifting your beliefs, feelings, and actions, you can create better results with less effort.
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