more is better

Recently, I've noticed myself falling into the "more is better" idea. Wanting to sign up for more networking events, more volunteer responsibilities, committing to more time to engage with you here on social media, signing up for more coach trainings.

But when I do this, it's easy to feel rushed. My brain gets overwhelmed with all of the tasks at hand. It's hard to relax or take a break. Because my brain is operating from lack - that I need to do more because I'm not doing enough.

This lack mentality creeps in all the time with my clients too. When they're in a job search, this looks like applying to every job they can find that *might* be a good fit - to roles in multiple different industries. Not feeling sure what type of job they want to do next. Spending tons of time sifting through LinkedIn, Indeed and all of the other job boards, afraid they'll miss their needle in a haystack.

I've been here too. I know this game. And this is the easiest road to burnout.

Because it's all about 𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐲.

Do more. And more and more. We get to thinking that

𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 = 𝐬𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬

If we just spend more time on it, we'll be successful.

But what actually works is 𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲

Where actually

𝐯𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐞 = 𝐬𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬

Because when we do a few things well rather than trying to do allll the things mediocrely, getting what we want becomes so much easier.

A few ways I've been practicing this recently-

1️⃣ Asking what's essential? I have three main goals and if the task doesn't help me on one of those three, I let it go.

2️⃣ Our brain is more likely to be creative and open when we're not overwhelmed. So I manage that, scheduling fun things + time to relax.

3️⃣ I evaluate. Is what I'm doing working? Is it fun? If it's not, it comes off the list.