Productivity is Overrated
Ready to replace self-doubt with acceptance?
Have you been too busy, too tired, too stressed, and too overworked for too long?
Are you killing yourself to get things done? Overwhelmed by how much more there is to do?
Ever wonder if there’s a better way?
Productivity is overrated in my opinion.
For some reason, I’ve been working with a lot of perfectionists lately. (We teach what we need to learn). And what I’ve noticed is that sometimes, we push ourselves too hard, and often for the wrong reasons.
We try not to be judgmental of others and yet we judge ourselves so harshly.
If you get frustrated when you don’t accomplish all that you expect of yourself, you are definitely not alone. What I’ve found is when we take an honest look at our expectations of ourselves, they are not always realistic.
You don’t have to wait for everything to be done before you can enjoy the pleasures of life.
Sometimes going outside to enjoy nature is more beneficial than cleaning your house.
Having a cup of tea with a good friend can do wonders for your energy.
Often, getting enough sleep is the most productive thing you can do.
What would it be like if we all just stopped measuring ourselves by the number of things we got done and focused more on the value of who we are being?
Imagine what it would be like to celebrate your progress instead of beating yourself up for what you haven’t achieved yet.
Here are 7 ways to replace self-doubt with self-acceptance and increase self-worth…
- Don’t flog yourself for every failure. Forgive yourself. You are not perfect. And yet, you are perfect in your imperfection. Look at your mistakes as lessons; the more mistakes you make, the wiser you grow.
- Accept that flaws make us who we are. Embrace them. They’re what make us human.
- Instead of blaming yourself for all the things you are not, focus on your strengths. Make a list, so you won’t forget them. Add to it every day. Review it often.
- Silence your inner critic. When that voice inside your head tells you it’s not good enough, find a mantra to override it. I like to use “It’s good enough for now”. Choose what works for you – and use it.
- Stop seeking approval from others. You have no control over what others think. Be your own cheerleader.
- Eliminate (or at least reduce) the time you spend with toxic people. Surround yourself with those who champion you.
- Remember that your performance doesn’t make you any more or less loveable to others, so it shouldn’t make you any less loveable to yourself.
New Meditation – Release Self-Doubt
I invite you to watch this relaxing, hypnotic guided meditation I created to increase self-worth through self-acceptance and self-love.
This title is an important reminder for me. I often judge whether I had a good day or not by how many things I checked off my list instead of how satisfying the activities were. Working on it!
Believe me, I was the same way – and sometimes I still catch myself. But just becoming aware of the behaviour has made a big difference for me. We are all a work in progress after all, and we need to be patient and compassionate with ourselves. Thanks for sharing.
I still tend to measure a day’s success by the number of things I did, but I’m starting to factor in how satisfying those activities were. Completing a lot of enjoyable tasks is the best!