When we fall a bit behind in our work, we deploy our standard strategy: working a bit harder. But when we are feeling overwhelmed, our standard strategy backfires. We try to work harder but, under stress, we are so much less effective. Which makes us feel more overwhelmed, stressed, behind which leads to even crappier work which leads to …
No amount of activity can ever get us out of overwhelm. But feeling good–raising our buzz–will.
In your corner,
Mike
Today’s photo credit: Nicolas Garcia
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