How many times have you heard that hard work is the only path to success? Or that if you're not grinding every second of the day, you're falling behind? It's everywhere—this idea that working harder, longer, and faster is the key to getting ahead. But what if that's not true? If you're someone who's constantly pushing yourself to the edge, sacrificing sleep, downtime, and even your health, you might feel like that's the price you have to pay for success. But what if you could achieve more by doing less? What if working smarter, not harder, is the real secret? In today's episode, we're going to break down the myth of overwork and explore how slowing down might actually be the key to getting ahead.
In this episode, you will learn:
- The downsides of working hard (and how to shift your mindset around it)
- 5 practical strategies to skyrocket your productivity while working less
- How to improve your performance while caring for yourself at the same time
Mentioned in episode:
Escape Survival Mode and Heal Your Nervous System: https://www.becalmwithtati.com/heal-nervous-system/ YouTube: https://youtu.be/YDtmmN942Fg
How to Delegate to Free Up Your Time (& Stress!): https://www.becalmwithtati.com/how-to-delegate/ YouTube: https://youtu.be/QmoQgjsgaYM
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Calmly Coping is a self-improvement podcast for high achievers who struggle with high-functioning anxiety to help you feel more calm, balanced, and confident from within.
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🧘🏽♀️ Mindfulness Meditation App*: https://mindfulnesscom-partner-program.pxf.io/x97kyd
✅ Todoist To-Do List App*: https://get.todoist.io/8e7o0ay8n081
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Intro/Outro Music: Rescue Me (Instrumental) by Aussens@iter (c) copyright 2018 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/tobias_weber/57990 Ft: Copperhead
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