About Progress How to Know When to Push or Pause in Your Personal Growth || H&K with Ashton Barrett
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Aug 9, 2025 Feeling overwhelmed by your aspirations? The discussion reveals how to distinguish between productive growth and the danger of burnout. It emphasizes the impact of perfectionism and the importance of personal timelines. The 'power of yet' concept is introduced as a reminder that growth takes time. If you’ve faced self-doubt or pressure to keep up, this insightful conversation offers both comfort and motivation to carve your unique path.
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Choose Heart-Driven Motivation
- Anchor progress in heart- and soul-driven reasons rather than external metrics or appearance.
- Keep motivation connected to deeper values to sustain progress across different life areas.
Step Back When Progress Overwhelms You
- Do pause and take deep breaths when goals trigger overwhelming stress or anxiety.
- Then reevaluate your goals, timeline, and outside factors before pushing forward.
Diagnose Why You're Overwhelmed
- Ask clear questions to diagnose why you're overwhelmed before deciding to push harder.
- Review your goals, timeline, outside factors, and self-imposed pressure to decide whether to pause.