Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement 3535: Don’t Push It Too Hard by Shana Olmstead on Personal Development and Self-Help
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Mar 21, 2025 Explore the delicate balance between effort and ease. Discover how pushing too hard can create resistance, distracting from true progress. Embrace the idea of staying present and allowing life to unfold naturally for fulfillment. Learn to make small, manageable changes that lead to lasting transformation, all while being kind to yourself. This enriching discussion encourages a shift from forceful striving to a more intuitive approach, revealing how ease can pave the way for success.
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Gym Anecdote
- Shana Olmstead's friends, feeling exhausted at the gym, remembered her catchphrase, "Don't push it too hard."
- They honored their feelings and left, prioritizing self-care over obligation.
Pushing vs. Peace
- Constantly pushing for more can be counterproductive, hindering peace and fulfillment.
- The pursuit of external achievements doesn't guarantee happiness or ease.
Identify Overexertion
- Identify areas in your life where you're overexerting yourself: work, relationships, physical activity, or diet.
- Ask yourself if you're overly concerned with approval, doing too much for others, or pushing yourself physically too hard.